"The Legal Initiative" represents interests of Russian citizens in the European Court of Human Rights. The organization is also engaged in educational work, publishing materials on human rights' violations in Russia along with other media.
Name
"Legal Initiative Foundation"
Field of activity
Human rights organizations with a wide range of causes
Recognitions
Status
Foreign agent (NGO)
Year of recognition
2019
Inclusion date
13.12.2019
Reason for recognition
According to Russian Ministry of Justice, the reason was the publication on the website of an interview with the head of the organization in Ingushetia. Spokesman for the foundation believes that this decision is a form of pressure on the work of the organization, which helps peaceful protesters in Ingushetia and provides free legal advice. Partner of the SJI Foundation (Netherlands).
Registry status
Excluded from registry (2024)
Chronology
- Addition to the list: Foreign agent (NGO)
- Exclusion from the list: Foreign agent (NGO) Approximate date (year only)