“International law is not a menu. You cannot recognize cultural rights while ignoring land rights. You cannot speak about participation while excluding Indigenous Peoples from decision-making,” said Valentina Sovkina.

An event hosted by Member of the European Parliament Rasa Jukneviciene took place in the European Parliament in Brussels — an EPP Outreach Event entitled “Silenced Voices: Russia’s Repressions”, organized in cooperation with Anti-Discrimination Centre Memorial (ADC Memorial). This was the second meeting in this format. The first focused on Indigenous rights, environmental issues, and the preservation of traditional ways of life and culture. The current meeting addressed repre

The goal of the campaign is to show that Indigenous voices stand together — across distances and borders. Sometimes it takes only a few seconds to show support — just to say: Free Daria!

The Canadian television channel APTN News, which broadcasts news for Indigenous peoples in Canada, covered the searches, interrogations of activists from the Indigenous small-numbered peoples of Russia, and the arrest of Daria Egereva.

Daria Egereva has never called for violence or destruction. She has done what has always been natural for Indigenous peoples: speaking about rights, land, community, and responsibility to future generations.

The Sámi Parliament expresses deep concern that Daria Egereva has remained in detention since December 17, 2025. Sámi representatives emphasize that her work has been peaceful and legitimate, aimed at strengthening Indigenous peoples’ participation in international climate and human rights processes, including within the UN system.