Mariana Katzarova. Image from Memorial’s article of 30 October 2026. On 30 October, Memorial published an overview of UN Special Rapporteur Mariana Katzarova’s report on repression in Russia. It highlights the cases of Daria Egereva and Natalia Leongardt within a broader pattern of pressure on independent civil society. Possible Reprisals for International Participation Memorial notes that both women have been held in pre-trial detention since December 2025 on terrorism-relat

ADC Memorial traces how “foreign agent” laws undermine independent Indigenous advocacy and calls attention to the detention of Daria Egereva and Natalia Leongardt.

At its 19th annual session (13–17 July 2026), the UN Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (EMRIP) presented a draft study and advice concerning the rights of Indigenous Peoples in conflict and post-conflict situations.

ADC Memorial’s On the Line podcast features filmmaker and environmental advocate Vyacheslav Krechetov discussing the 19th session of the UN Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Geneva. He describes mining damage in Shor communities and disputes over who may represent Indigenous peoples internationally. Editorial note: the supplied list gives 23 July 2026, while YouTube displays 29 July. The summary is based on the publisher’s description. Source: ADC Memori

ADC Memorial’s On the Line series features Olga Kostrova reporting from the 19th session of the UN Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Editorial note: the video title and series placement are confirmed by ADC Memorial’s linked episode list. Review the recording and exact publication date before expanding this summary. Source: ADC Memorial Source date: 23.07.2026 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5RRCUoXkLw

ADC Memorial shares recommendations from a webinar organised with the International Committee of Indigenous Peoples of Russia. Topics include searches and interrogations, emergency evacuation, digital surveillance, phishing and international solidarity campaigns. The post links to written recommendations and a webinar recording, offering practical context for protecting Indigenous rights defenders under repression. Source: ADC Memorial Source date: 16.06.2026 https://web.face

ADC Memorial and the International Committee of Indigenous Peoples of Russia held an expert webinar on physical and digital security amid repression. Speakers discussed experiences of searches and questioning, risk assessment, emergency evacuation, surveillance, phishing and international solidarity. The discussion addresses the circumstances in which Daria Egereva and Natalia Leongardt have remained in detention. The recording is available with Russian audio and English subt