Tetjana Tipakova

Tetjana Tipakova, a former student leader and entrepreneur, has emerged as a prominent voice against the Russian invasion of Ukraine. After organizing anti-Russian protests, she was captured and tortured by Russian soldiers for over a week in 2022. Her harrowing experiences have propelled her to advocate for human rights, as she now leads a humanitarian organization supporting internally displaced individuals and frequently speaks about war crimes committed during the conflict.