Our Data Sources

Independent Russian human rights media project tracking political persecution, providing legal assistance, and documenting repressions.

One of Russia's oldest and most respected human rights organizations, documenting political prisoners since the Soviet era. Forcibly liquidated by Russian courts in 2021.

Belarusian human rights organization founded in 1996, documenting political persecution and providing assistance to political prisoners and their families.

International foundation protecting human rights, rule of law, and democracy in post-Soviet states, with a focus on political prisoners in Central Asia.

International news organization providing independent journalism in countries where press freedom is restricted, including comprehensive coverage of political persecution in Tajikistan.

Independent monitoring organization documenting human rights violations in Uzbekistan, including forced labor, political persecution, and civil liberties.

Independent Russian media outlet focused on the criminal justice system, law enforcement, and political repressions.

Global human rights organization investigating and exposing abuses, campaigning for change, and providing support to individuals at risk.

International non-governmental organization conducting research and advocacy on human rights across more than 100 countries.

Annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, published by the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor.