Free Pussy Riot

Three alleged members of the feminist punk band Pussy Riot, Maria Alekhina, Nadezhda Tolokonnikova and Ekaterina Samucevich, charged with "hooliganism", have been remanded in jail, facing up to 7 years criminal punishment for allegedly participating in the punk-prayer Virgin Mary, Send Putin Away that publicly demonstrated for human rights and against the current oppressive regime under Putin. The case illustrates the gross level of violations against human rights in Russia and requires immediate attention. The detained activists now need the support of the world's community.  (From Free Pussy Riot page)

Please sign the following two petitions calling for these political prisoners to be relased:

Amnesty International

Change.Org petition

Read more about the campaign at freepussyriot.org

Boycott Eurovision tonight

Police in Moscow have started arresting participants of the Pride march, including Green Party human rights spokesperson Peter Tatchell.

The march had been banned by homophobic Moscow mayor Yuri Luzhkov, who according to Sky News has previously described homosexuality as "satanic".

This oppression of the gay community comes the same day as Moscow hosts the Eurovision Song Contest.

We should show our disgust at Russia's actions by boycotting the show tonight.