The “Women of the Don” Union is a Novocherkassk human rights organization that promotes gender equality, rehabilitates people who have suffered in terrorist attacks, armed conflicts, natural and man-made disasters. In addition, Women of the Don aims to motivate residents of Novocherkassk to participate in the city's governance. On the basis of the organization, there is a public reception, whose lawyers and psychologists help people in difficult life situations.

Name
"Women of the Don"
Field of activity
Protection of women's rights

Recognitions

Status
Foreign agent (NGO)
Year of recognition
2015
Inclusion date
27.10.2015
Reason for recognition
The organization was deemed a "foreign agent" after an inspection that revealed that the organization was receiveng funding from foreign sources and being involved in political activities.
Registry status
Excluded from registry (07.11.2018)

Chronology

  1. Addition to the list: Foreign agent (NGO)
  2. Exclusion from the list: Foreign agent (NGO)
Women's movement

NO ONE WILL EVER KNOW

Unless someone writes about it. OVD-Info is often the sole source for news on repression, while also providing legal aid to political prisoners. We depend entirely on your support to continue. Join our recurring donors to keep these stories—and people—from being forgotten.

STAND WITH US