Business Solidarity (NGO)

Business Solidarity (Russian: Бизнес Солидарность) is a Russian NGO, which has received international media coverage for its campaigns against the persecution of businesspeople in Russia, where many such cases have been reported (see Human rights in Russia).[1] It was founded by the businesswoman Yana Yakovleva, who decided to take action after spending time in prison in pre-trial detention on trumped up charges. Yakovleva and Business Solidarity have played an active role in legislative changes in Russia.[2] The organisation's website maintains a catalogue of cases of persecution.[3]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-13546177
  2. ↑ http://online.wsj.com/article/SB126212533991109359.htm
  3. ↑ http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sponsored/russianow/politics/8476577/Russian-entrepreneurs-lead-fight-against-corruption.html

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