Description
The growing repression of civil society in Russia highlights the urgent need for stronger international solidarity and coordinated action in defense of political prisoners, human rights defenders, journalists, trade unionists, anti-war activists, and political opponents. This session will focus on the situation of Russian political prisoners and persecuted activists, exploring the role of international solidarity in protecting human rights, supporting those facing political repression, and strengthening networks of resistance across borders. The discussion will focus on building collaborative spaces that connect movements worldwide and reinforce collective efforts to defend democratic freedoms, civic participation, and struggles for justice and social change.