Intolerance and Discrimination in Today's Russia

Intolerance and xenophobia are widespread in today’s Russia.  Violent hate crimes have been on the rise in recent years.  This panel of experts will discussed nongovernmental efforts to monitor such incidents and the Russian government’s response to them; the challenges in combating hate crimes through a human rights framework; and the role of religious freedom in Russia’s human rights struggle.  The panel presented recommendations for the Russian government and the next U.S. administration to effectively address discrimination, violence, and religious intolerance in the Russian Federation.
 

Panelists:

Alexander Verkhovsky, Director
SOVA Center for Information and Analysis, Moscow

Tad Stahnke, Director
Fighting Discrimination Program, Human Rights First

Catherine Cosman, Senior Policy Analyst
U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom

Sarah Mendelson (Moderator)
Center for Strategic and International Studies