Our Mission
We monitor anti-Semitism, religious persecution, and abuse of human rights; advocating, educating and defending religious freedom, freedom of conscience and democracy in the former Soviet Union, all the while supporting partner organizations.
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Core principles of engagement
These pillars inform our engagement with our community and our goals in making an impact.
Monitoring Antisemitism
We monitor antisemitism and assist in fostering communication among Jewish communities.
Health
We strive to preserve and ameliorate the health of populations in jeopardy.
Human Rights
We work to protect human rights, religious and ethnic freedom around the world.
Cultural Heritage
We seek to protect and preserve cultural heritage landmarks, archives, and materials.
Food Justice
We work to ensure that populations in need are fed through our programs.
Fundraising & Disbursement
We fundraise to help resolve issues important to the organization.
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Analysis | After a Historic Exchange of Prisoners, What’s Next?
By Paul Goldberg and Anastasia AseevaSometimes, when the good guys win, triumphs deserve to be savored. The August 2 press conference in Bonn, Germany, where three just-freed political prisoners—Vladimir Kara-Murza, Andrei Pivovarov and Ilya Yashin—spoke to the press and supporters, is a reminder that there is more to Russia than Vladimir Putin and his odious regime.
