Ideas for Change - Justice for Journalists

Affiliated media: Ideas for Change, NGO

Incident date: November 1, 2025

Attack type:

Selective application of repressive laws

Who attacked: Authorities

Location: Russia, Moscow, Moscow

Additional information:

Russia has labelled Ideas for Change (ideizmin.com.ua) as an “undesirable organisation.” The group is known for publishing analytical content, including criticism of Russia’s war in Ukraine, and for calling for increased international support for Kyiv. Under Russian law, participation in the activities of an “undesirable organisation” is a punishable offence.

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Justice for Journalists Foundation is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales (registered company no: 13882886) and a registered charity (registered charity no: 1201812). Its registered office address is: 16 Great Queen Street, Covent Garden, London WC2B 5AH.

References to “the Foundation” or “JFJ” in this website mean Justice for Journalists Foundation throughout.

On April 15, 2025, the Russian Ministry of Justice labelled Justice for Journalists Foundation an ‘undesirable organisation’ in the territory of the Russian Federation.

Check these safety recommendations, if you are based in the Russian Federation.