For almost 20 years, the "Citizens Watch" has been contributing to the formation of civil society in Russia as an institution that exercises control over the activities of law enforcement and state bodies. The organization strives to bring Russian legislation closer to international legal norms. The "Citizens Watch" also releases manuals, conducts training and seminars on topics related to human rights, and monitors cases of human rights violations in St. Petersburg.

Name
Human rights organization “Citizens Watch”
Field of activity
Human rights organizations with a wide range of causes

Recognitions

Status
Foreign agent (NGO)
Year of recognition
2014
Inclusion date
30.12.2014
Reason for recognition
The publication of a brochure that evaluates the activities of the judicial system of the Russian Federation and evaluates the provisions of Federal laws 102 and 193. Within the framework of a joint project with the British Foreign Office, a training course "Working with offenders in society" was conducted. Conducting various courses and seminars involving foreign speakers and teachers.

Chronology

  1. Addition to the list: Foreign agent (NGO)
Human Rights Activists

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