Defenders

Elena Milashina, Russia

On: August 9, 2011

In: Defenders, Europe/Central Asia, Press Freedom, Russia

As a leading investigative journalist for Novaya Gazeta, Russia’s most prominent independent newspaper, Elena Milashina exposes the truth about human rights abuses and government corruption. Despite Russia’s a…Continue Reading

Hossam Bahgat, Egypt

On: August 9, 2011

In: Defenders, Egypt, Global, Middle East/N. Africa

Hossam Bahgat, founder and director of the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights (EIPR), is a leading defender of civil rights and liberties in Egypt.

Human Rights Watch's Alison Des Forges…Continue Reading