At the "Broken Chair" in Geneva, They Called for the Release of Daria Egereva and Natalia Leongardt

On the square in front of the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Indigenous activists from Russia held a solidarity action in support of imprisoned human rights defenders Daria Egereva and Natalia Leongardt, as well as an information campaign dedicated to the ongoing repression against independent Indigenous leaders in Russia.

The action took place at the world-famous sculpture "Broken Chair" — one of the most recognizable symbols of human rights protection. Located opposite the Palais des Nations in Geneva, which houses the European headquarters of the UN, the 12-meter monument with one broken leg was created as a reminder of the victims of anti-personnel mines and cluster munitions. Over time, it has become an international symbol of the fight against grave human rights violations, a call for the protection of human dignity, and solidarity with victims of violence.

Against the backdrop of this symbol, action participants informed passing UN delegates, staff of international organizations, passersby, and tourists visiting the square in front of the Palais des Nations about the criminal prosecution of Daria Egereva and Natalia Leongardt, as well as the repression against independent Indigenous representatives in Russia. Activists also distributed informational leaflets dedicated to the criminal prosecution of the human rights defenders and the ongoing criminalization of peaceful activities by Indigenous representatives in Russia.

IR