Russie-Libertés

EU Legislative Interests

European Union Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime (EU Magnitsky Act) Directive on the protection of persons reporting on breaches of Union law (Whistleblower Protection Directive) Regulation on preventing the dissemination of terrorist content online Proposal for a Regulation on foreign interference and transparency of interest representation Proposal for a Directive on the protection of journalists and human rights defenders in strategic lawsuits against public participation (Anti-SLAPP Directive) Action Plan on Human Rights and Democracy 2020–2024 EU Guidelines on Human Rights Defenders

Communication Activities

1. Annual Forum (2022, 2023, 2024) – Russie-Libertés organizes a large annual forum in Paris, bringing together Russian and European civil society actors, political dissidents, experts, and policymakers to discuss democracy, sanctions, media freedom, and the EU's role in supporting democratic change in Russia. These events included high-level panels and direct participation from Members of the European Parliament and EU-affiliated experts. 2. Advocacy Campaigns – Russie-Libertés has coordinated several international campaigns aligned with EU human rights priorities, such as the #FreeNavalny and #FreeThemAll campaigns, calling for the release of Russian political prisoners. These campaigns included protests in EU cities, joint letters to EU institutions, social media outreach, and public advocacy to mobilize support among European citizens and decision-makers. 3. Project Svoboda – Russie-Libertés is a member of the Ethics Committee of Svoboda, a satellite media platform launched by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and the Denis Diderot Committee, with the support of the European Parliament. Officially presented at the European Parliament in Brussels in 2024, with participation from MEP Andrus Ansip and EU Commission Vice-President Věra Jourová, Svoboda broadcasts independent radio and TV content to over 4.5 million Russian households. The project counters Kremlin disinformation by providing verified, pluralistic information in Russian. Russie-Libertés' president Olga Prokopieva spoke at the launch, emphasizing the organization’s commitment to resisting propaganda and defending freedom of information. 4. Within the framework of a European civil society consortium supported by the European Commission, Russie-Libertés plays an active role in promoting anti-war and pro-democracy voices from Russia. The consortium unites key actors of the Russian democratic diaspora and European partners to coordinate advocacy, build capacity, and strengthen communication strategies targeting both policymakers and the public. Russie-Libertés contributes by organizing events, engaging with EU institutions, and supporting campaigns that amplify the visibility of the Russian anti-war movement in European media. This collaborative approach fosters sustainable networks and reinforces international solidarity in the face of authoritarian aggression.

Interests Represented

Does not represent commercial interests

Member Of

Russie-Libertés is a member of several networks and coalitions working at the European and international levels: - Comité Russie-Europe, a platform of NGOs advocating for European support to Russian civil society; - Free Russians Global, an international movement of Russian anti-war activists; - International Coalition for Human Rights, which brings together organizations defending human rights in authoritarian contexts; - Plateforme of civic initiatives, supporting displaced Russians, Ukrainians, and other communities affected by the Kremlin’s aggression. -Russian Antiwar Committee, supporting Russian antiwar diaspora's project and engagement with EU institutions. We also work in close cooperation with other international human rights organizations and civic actors, including Amnesty International, FIDH (International Federation for Human Rights), Reporters Without Borders (RSF), Les Nouveaux Dissidents, and Memorial. We are in partnerships with Paris City Hall and the French Ministry of International Affairs.

Organisation Members

Advisory Board Alexis Prokopiev, Co-founder Olga Mikhailova, Human Rights Lawyer Marie Mendras, Professor at Sciences Po and Research Director at CERI Nadezhda Kutepova, Activist and Human Rights Lawyer Zalina Steve, Activist and International Coalition Expert Ekaterina Oleinikova, Immigration Law Lawyer Michèle Poussard, Activist, Amnesty International France André Lange, Expert, Denis Diderot Committee Lev Ponomarev, Dissident, Andrei Sakharov Institute Administrative Board Nikolai Kobliakov, President Margarita Rybina, Secretary General Dmitry Rodin, Treasurer Vadim Kantorov, Deputy Secretary General Vladimir Pirogov, CRM Manager Elena Nevskaia, Administrative Officer Boris Fedorovsky, Board Member Daria Grebneva, Volunteer Network Coordinator Team Olga Prokopieva, Director Olga Shevchuk, Fundraising Officer Yana Okhotenko, Events Manager Aysha Demina, Designer Olga Kokorina, Director of Espace Libertés | Reforum Space Paris Olga Slesareva, Coordinator of Espace Libertés | Reforum Space Paris Maia Selina, Studio Manager