Russia
Russia's profile is shaped by militarized state repression, extreme legal hostility toward LGBTQ+ individuals, and severe domestic violence rates.
Recorded incidents
3,400
How much we can see
Limited reporting
Reporting is thin here. Real levels could be much higher than the numbers below.
Who gets targeted here
Political polarization
Political opposition is not merely polarized; it is violently suppressed by the state. Dissidents face imprisonment, poisoning, and exile, effectively destroying political pluralism.
Where this comes from
- Amnesty International (2024)
Anti-LGBTQ+ bias
The Russian state has effectively criminalized LGBTQ+ existence, designating the 'international LGBT movement' as an extremist organization, leading to raids on venues and widespread arrests.
Where this comes from
- Human Rights Watch (2023)"Supreme Court ruling on 'LGBT movement'."
Bias against women and girls
Russia partially decriminalized domestic violence in 2017. Reports of severe abuse, lack of police protection, and high femicide rates reflect systemic institutional misogyny.
Where this comes from
- Consortium of Women's Non-Governmental Associations (Russia) (2022)
Ableism (anti-disability bias)
People with disabilities face institutionalization in state-run 'internats' where severe abuse, neglect, and lack of legal capacity are systemic issues.
Where this comes from
- Human Rights Watch (2020)