Latest
![The courts speak a clear language: the treatment of foreigners at the Polish-Belarusian border is unlawful. We summarise the existing jurisprudence](/upload/thumb/2023/07/adobestock_400857212-1-_auto_400x500.jpeg)
The courts speak a clear language: the treatment of foreigners at the Polish-Belarusian border is unlawful. We summarise the existing jurisprudence
The rights of migrants
![Migrant children should not be detained in guarded centres. HFHR intervenes in ECtHR proceedings in connection with the detention of children](/upload/thumb/2023/06/pexels-guduru-ajay-bhargav-939700-1-_auto_400x500.jpg)
Migrant children should not be detained in guarded centres. HFHR intervenes in ECtHR proceedings in connection with the detention of children
The rights of migrants
![Human rights transcend borders. The ECtHR has communicated 14 new cases of possible human rights violations at the Polish-Belarusian border](/upload/thumb/2023/06/adobestock_533091474_auto_400x500.jpeg)
Human rights transcend borders. The ECtHR has communicated 14 new cases of possible human rights violations at the Polish-Belarusian border
The rights of migrants
![Kyrgyzstan: Reject repressive Russian-style draft law on non-profit organisations](/upload/thumb/2023/06/kyrgystan_auto_400x500.jpeg)
Kyrgyzstan: Reject repressive Russian-style draft law on non-profit organisations
Human rights defenders
![Reform of EU migration law hinders access to a fair asylum procedure for migrants](/upload/thumb/2023/06/adobestock_197667259_auto_400x500.jpeg)
Reform of EU migration law hinders access to a fair asylum procedure for migrants
The rights of migrants
![Kakhovka explosion - human rights activists call on the international community to stop Russia](/upload/thumb/2023/06/adobestock_610256710_editorial_use_only_auto_400x500.jpeg)
Kakhovka HPP explosion: human rights activists call on the world to stop Russia
Human rights defenders
![European Media Freedom Act: open letter to Olaf Scholz, the Federal Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany](/upload/thumb/2023/05/adobestock_548314829-1-_auto_400x500.jpeg)
European Media Freedom Act: open letter to Olaf Scholz, the Federal Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany
Freedom of speech
![Polish witch-hunt - the Foundation's opinion on the Law on the State Commission for Investigating Russian Influence on Internal Security](/upload/thumb/2023/05/pexels-mumtahina-tanni-6472771-1-_auto_400x500.jpg)
Polish witch-hunt - the Foundation's opinion on the Law on the State Commission for Investigating Russian Influence on Internal Security
Rule of law and fair trial
![Media freedom in the EU in steady decline, annual report by 20+ civil liberties groups finds](/upload/thumb/2023/04/report_cover_auto_400x500.png)
Media freedom in the EU in steady decline, annual report by 20+ civil liberties groups finds
Freedom of speech
![Here they come and take it all away: anti-Ukrainian hate speech on Polish Twitter](/upload/thumb/2023/04/mowa_nienawisci_auto_400x500.jpeg)
Here they come and take it all away: anti-Ukrainian hate speech on Polish Twitter
The rights of migrants
![66th Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND)](/upload/thumb/2023/03/cnd66_edited_auto_400x500.jpg)
66th Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND)
Advocacy & research
![HFHR opinion on Poland’s implementation of the judgment of the European Court of Human Rights in the case M.K. and Others v. Poland](/upload/thumb/2023/03/_dsc6354-kopia_auto_400x500.jpg)
HFHR opinion on Poland’s implementation of the judgment of the European Court of Human Rights in the case M.K. and Others v. Poland
The rights of migrants
![Ukraine 5 AM Coalition condemns ‘sentences’ to three Ukrainian prisoners of war passed by militants](/upload/thumb/2022/12/pexels-mathias-reding-11421332_auto_400x500.jpg)
Ukraine 5 AM Coalition condemns ‘sentences’ to three Ukrainian prisoners of war passed by militants
Intervention
![Belarusian Association of Journalists designated as “extremist group” - joint statement of The Observatory and Helsinki Foundation For Human Rights](/upload/thumb/2023/03/cenzura_auto_400x500.jpeg)
Belarusian Association of Journalists designated as “extremist group” - joint statement of The Observatory and Helsinki Foundation For Human Rights
Freedom of speech, Human rights defenders
![Belarus: Imminent verdict in the trial against Viasna’s leaders](/upload/thumb/2023/02/adobestock_232435641_1_auto_400x500.jpeg)
Belarus: Imminent verdict in the trial against Viasna’s leaders
Human rights defenders
![Border Group activities in December 2022 and January 2023](/upload/thumb/2023/02/strona_raportgg_auto_400x500.png)
Border Group activities in December 2022 and January 2023
The rights of migrants
![The Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights has joined the group of signatories of the open letter on the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA)](/upload/thumb/2023/02/strona_media_auto_400x500.png)
The Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights has joined the group of signatories of the open letter on the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA)
Freedom of speech
![Report on anti-repression activities implemented since the beginning of the humanitarian crisis on the Polish-Belarusian border](/upload/thumb/2023/01/dzialania_antyrepresyjne_auto_400x500.jpg)
Report on anti-repression activities implemented since the beginning of the humanitarian crisis on the Polish-Belarusian border
The rights of migrants, Human rights defenders
![Grupa Granica: October – November 2022. Summary and challenges](/upload/thumb/2022/10/strona_cover_gg_auto_400x500.png)
Grupa Granica: October – November 2022. Summary and challenges
The rights of migrants
![Kyrgyzstan: Corruption-busting journalist facing prison after new punitive charges](/upload/thumb/2022/02/4_1_auto_400x500.jpg)
Kyrgyzstan: Corruption-busting journalist facing prison after new punitive charges
Human rights defenders, Freedom of speech
![Pandemic versus freedom of assembly. The European Court of Human Rights to assess a possible Poland’s infringement](/upload/thumb/2022/04/zgromadzenia-2004-strona_auto_400x500.jpg)
Pandemic versus freedom of assembly. The European Court of Human Rights to assess a possible Poland’s infringement
Freedom of assembly
![President of the Constitutional Court must provide the Helsinki Foundation with the details of changes in judicial panels, rules a Provincial Administrative Court](/upload/thumb/2022/04/15_auto_400x500.jpg)
President of the Constitutional Court must provide the Helsinki Foundation with the details of changes in judicial panels, rules a Provincial Administrative Court
Rule of law and fair trial
![Abortion Dream Team activist accused of aiding an abortion. HFHR submits an amicus curiae brief](/upload/thumb/2022/04/aborcja-strona_2_auto_400x500.jpg)
Abortion Dream Team activist accused of aiding an abortion. HFHR submits an amicus curiae brief
Equal treatment, Human rights defenders
![The humanitarian crisis at the Polish-Belarusian border drags on. Helsinki Foundation sends a report to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights](/upload/thumb/2022/04/phone-g1a0f2afc7_1920_auto_400x500.jpg)
The humanitarian crisis at the Polish-Belarusian border drags on. Helsinki Foundation sends a report to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
The rights of migrants
![A state of accusation. Polish prosecution service 2016-2022 – a new report of the Helsinki Foundation](/upload/thumb/2022/04/a-state-of-accusation-report_1_auto_400x500.jpg)
A state of accusation. Polish prosecution service 2016-2022 – a new report of the Helsinki Foundation
Rule of law and fair trial
![Situation on the Polish-Belarusian border](/upload/thumb/2022/02/philipp-potocnik-xadpnzz6qto-unsplash_auto_400x500.jpg)
Situation on the Polish-Belarusian border
The rights of migrants
![Call on the EU: Restore rights and values at Europe’s borders](/upload/thumb/2022/02/1_auto_400x500.jpg)
Call on the EU: Restore rights and values at Europe’s borders
The rights of migrants
![Has the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus infected the criminal justice system? An HFHR report](/upload/thumb/2022/02/projekt-bez-tytulu_1_auto_400x500.jpg)
Has the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus infected the criminal justice system? An HFHR report
Rule of law and fair trial
![Opinion of HFHR on the motion of the Public Prosecutor General to declare unconstitutional Art. 6 paragraph 1 of the ECHR](/upload/thumb/2022/02/2_auto_400x500.jpg)
Opinion of HFHR on the motion of the Public Prosecutor General to declare unconstitutional Art. 6 paragraph 1 of the ECHR
Rule of law and fair trial
Joint Statement on the Sentencing of Two Members of Human Rights Group Viasna in Belarus
![Belarus: Bar Association should reinstate disbarred lawyer Natalia Matskevich](/upload/thumb/2022/02/3_auto_400x500.png)
Belarus: Bar Association should reinstate disbarred lawyer Natalia Matskevich
Human rights defenders