Truth Hounds - Justice for Journalists

Affiliated media: Truth Hounds, NGO

Incident date: November 1, 2025

Attack type:

Selective application of repressive laws

Who attacked: Authorities

Location: Russia, Moscow, Moscow

Additional information:

Russia has added NGO "Truth Hounds" to its list of “undesirable organisations.” Truth Hounds is a non-profit investigative group that documents war crimes and serious human-rights violations, especially in Ukraine. The organisation trains researchers, gathers evidence, and produces reports for international accountability bodies. Russia’s Prosecutor General claims that it spreads “false information” about crimes committed by Russian forces.

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Gofundme campaign (by Jakub Parusinski) or 2402.org (by Zaborona Media) or IFJ/EFJ Safety Fund

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.