On October 19 and 20, the Russie-Libertés 2024: Anti-war Resistance Continues forum took place in Paris.

On October 19 and 20, the Russie-Libertés 2024: Anti-war Resistance Continues forum took place in Paris.

The forum covered human rights issues in Russia, democratic resistance, and the global threat posed by Putinism. Discussions included crimes against Ukrainian children deported by the regime, its impact on future generations in Russia, and disinformation campaigns in Europe. Organized with support from Paris City Hall and many international human rights, journalism, and cultural organizations, as well as Russian anti-war activist associations, the event drew significant attention.
russie-libertes.org/2024-09-23-forum2024/

A total of 38 representatives from Russian anti-war initiatives attended the forum.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=caL3n1akJjo

The program also featured speakers from other countries. Notably moving was the speech by Anastasia Bulybenko, a young Belarusian who endured the Okrestino detention center—be sure to watch it.
youtu.be/Fr3k2XtyNRs?t=1535

The forum also addressed issues of cultural equality and decolonization. Lana Pylaeva spoke on issues affecting the Komi people and urged that they be supported by raising awareness. Follow "Komi Daily" to learn more about their language, developed in the 14th century with Greek alphabet, Cyrillic, and symbols known as “pasy.”

Part of the speech:
youtu.be/ciRnqVax6yc?t=2916

Instagram:
www.instagram.com/komi_daily/

Timofey, who attended on our behalf, called for the rejection of "principled positions" that prevent unity, reminding everyone that someday they will work in the parliament of the “beautiful future Russia” and that now is the time to think about building it.
youtu.be/ciRnqVax6yc?t=5684

We caught Alexander behind the scenes to discuss his initiative, "Farewell to Arms." In 2022, he and his group rejected participation in Putin’s criminal aggression in Ukraine and fled to Kazakhstan. There, they organized to help others opposed to this war escape as they did.

More details:
www.youtube.com/shorts/uNug2x-aZQk

Telegram channel:
t.me/farewell_to_arm

Kristina spoke about their media outlet "Poluchitsya," which supports anti-war Russians by creating a safe space and offering guidance on how to protest safely within Russia.

More details:
www.youtube.com/shorts/uNug2x-aZQk

Their social networks:
www.tiktok.com/@poluchitsyamedia
www.instagram.com/poluchitsya_mir/
t.me/Poluchitsya_Mir
www.youtube.com/@poluchitsya_media

Oleg shared that on September 26 in Geneva, activists from Future Russia, Switzerland helped the crisis group SK SOS organize the exhibition NO SUCH PEOPLE HERE, highlighting persecution against LGBTQ+ people in Chechnya and the North Caucasus.
www.instagram.com/reel/DBixd1MikiN/

Lana from Canada spoke about their project Nuremberg Trials 2.0, which compiles a list of Russians publicly supporting Russia’s aggression in Ukraine.

Read more:
youtube.com/shorts/4RYBAGpX8gQ

Website:
www.nurembergtrials20.info

Ksenia from London introduced the Anti-War Human Rights Coalition, which operated anonymously for years due to persecution in Russia. Now, they are ready to share more, so stay updated on their website.
www.antiwarhumanrightscoalition.org/

Alongside other Russian anti-war and pro-democracy activists, we spread information about fundraising for portable power stations for Ukrainian hospitals and schools. We also created an item for a charity auction to support this fundraiser.
youtube.com/shorts/aThE8vqfXEw

Please, support it too.
antiwarcommittee.info/en/energy-for-life/

You will find proofs and links to activists' social networks and full videos of speeches in the description.