Iryna Shcherbakova

Iryna Shcherbakova is a prominent Russian human rights activist and the founder of the Memorial organization, which is based in Berlin. She has been a vocal critic of the Russian government and has dedicated her efforts to protecting the rights of political dissidents and victims of political repression. Shcherbakova's recent critique of Germany's decision to halt visa issuance for opponents of the regimes in Russia and Belarus highlights her commitment to advocating for the rights of those fleeing persecution.