One of the largest human rights sessions, bringing together participants from all continents, took place in Geneva.
On 24 November, an expanded session on human rights and the situation of indigenous nations was held in the Assembly Hall, the largest hall of the UN Office for Europe, where approximately two thousand people gathered.
The event was attended by representatives of international human rights organisations, experts, and participants from various nations, including those communities that face systematic violations of their rights.
Roza Dunaeva, Human Rights Commissioner of the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria, was invited to this session as the official representative of the Government of the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria.
During the meetings, Roza Dunaeva presented the heads of several UN human rights bodies with an extensive package of documents, including:
– data on the use of torture;
– information on forced mobilisation;
– instances of deportations and forced displacement;
– statistics on human rights violations against the Chechen people;
– information on cases of pressure on Chechen refugees in European countries.
In her report, she also raised the issue of deportations of Chechens from European countries, which are taking place under the political influence of the Russian Federation. She noted that in some cases, European structures act under significant pressure, which creates serious risks for Chechen refugees seeking protection.
Particular attention was given to several tragic deaths of young Chechens who found themselves in vulnerable situations due to decisions made at the national level in European countries. These cases were cited as examples of the consequences that fear of Russian influence can have.
The presentation emphasised that Russian pressure continues to influence the policies of some European countries, leading Chechen refugees to often live in constant fear, fearing that Russian structures will be able to influence them even beyond Russia’s borders. Cases of threats, intimidation attempts, and even murders, which have become a reality for Chechens seeking asylum in Europe, were presented.
The materials presented generated significant interest among the session participants. Following the discussions, the intention to address the Chechen issue at an official level during subsequent meetings and international conferences was confirmed.
Today, the Government of the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria has official access to all sessions devoted to human rights and can directly represent the position of the Chechen people in international institutions.
This is a significant step toward ensuring that the Chechen voice is heard openly, freely, and clearly. The Chechen people are now able to independently present their concerns, seek recognition of violations, and defend their right to justice in the international arena.
Such participation contributes to the strengthening of international mechanisms for the protection of human rights and reminds us of the need to maintain their independence, objectivity and universality.
