The Open Dialogue Foundation (ODF), founded in Poland, was on Monday added to the list of organisations that are undesirable in Russia. The information was provided by the Russian Ministry of Justice. The Foundation, which has been promoting human rights and democracy in the post-Soviet territories for 15 years, commented on the situation: the Russians […]| Open Dialogue Foundation
On 25 March 2024, the Russian Ministry of Justice announced that our Foundation had been blacklisted as an “undesirable” organisation in that country. This means that we are prohibited from conducting any activities in Russia. Violation of this ban is punishable by administrative fines and imprisonment for up to 15 years. ‘This is a peculiar […]| Open Dialogue Foundation
Read the full article: polskieradio.pl Read also: Open Dialogue Foundation is on the list of “undesirable” organisations in Russia (March 26, 2024) In other media: PolskieRadio24: Russia put a Polish foundation as undesirable. Decision by Ministry of Justice (March 26, 2024) Dziennik: Open Dialogue Foundation on Russian list of undesirable organisations (March 26, 2024) WNP: Russia: Poland-based Open […]| Open Dialogue Foundation
The Open Dialogue Foundation, founded in Poland, has been placed on the list of undesirable organisations in Russia, it was announced on Monday by the Russian Ministry of Justice. “This is an unusual form of recognition of our activities,” commented the organisation, which advocates for human rights and democracy. “Our management, Lyudmyla Kozlovska, Bartosz Kramek […]| Open Dialogue Foundation
The Open Dialogue Foundation, founded in Poland, has been placed on the list of undesirable organisations in Russia, announced the Russian Ministry of Justice on Monday. ‘This is an unusual form of recognition for our activities,’ commented the organisation, which advocates for human rights and democracy. “Our management, Lyudmyla Kozlovska, Bartosz Kramek and Marcin Mycielski, […]| Open Dialogue Foundation
The Russian Prosecutor General’s Office has declared the Open Dialogue Foundation, which operates in Poland, undesirable. The independent Mediazona portal wrote that the decision was made on 14 February, but it is only now that the Russian Ministry of Justice has entered the organisation in a special register. The portal’s journalists did not state what […]| Open Dialogue Foundation
The Russian Justice Ministry has recognised the Polish Open Dialogue Foundation (Fundacja Otwarty Dialog) as an “undesirable organisation”. The Open Dialogue Foundation was founded in Poland in 2009 by Ukrainian student and civic activist Lyudmyla Kozlovska. The organisation is engaged in the protection of human rights in post-Soviet regions and is guided by the values […]| Open Dialogue Foundation
The Open Dialogue Foundation (ODF) welcomes the European Parliament’s efforts to develop accountability mechanisms using EU–Kyrgyzstan trade relations to address the transnational financial repressions through weaponisation of the financial sector and the misuse of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CFT) frameworks, SLAPP tactics by Kyrgyzstan. We are particularly grateful to the European Parliament for recognising […] Artykuł Stopping Financial Repression: The ...| Open Dialogue Foundation
In the ongoing debate over the so-called ChatControl — an EU proposal that would enable large-scale scanning of private online messages to detect illegal content — Daniel Eck, a German political commentator associated with the center-right CDU/CSU camp, has voiced his opposition. In his statement, Eck clearly rejected the concept of “anlasslose Chatkontrolle,” or chat […] Artykuł Daniel Eck: CDU/CSU Against Preventive Chat Control — “This Is Out of the Question” pochodzi z se...| Open Dialogue Foundation
The Open Dialogue Foundation recently sat down with Bitcoin News to share how Bitcoin is being used as a lifeline against financial repression. In the interview, our president Lyudmyla Kozlovska described how authoritarian regimes weaponize financial systems to silence activists, and how Bitcoin in self-custody remains one of the few tools that enables humanitarian aid, […] Artykuł Open Dialogue Foundation Joins Bitcoin News to Discuss Bitcoin’s Role in Defending Human Rights pochodzi z ...| Open Dialogue Foundation
We are delighted and proud to announce that the Open Dialogue Foundation has become the Polish partner of the international SAFE: Social Awareness for (War) Experience project, implemented by the CRISP – Crisis Simulation for Peace e.V. organization from Berlin. It is an honor for us to co-create an initiative that connects organizations from several […] Artykuł Building a Safe Future: Open Dialogue Foundation in the International SAFE Project for Youth pochodzi z serwisu Open Dialogue F...| Open Dialogue Foundation
“Every single country right now can weaponize data. Every single citizen can be easily weaponized — through their travel data, communication, and financial data. This must be fixed immediately.” urged Lyudmyla Kozlovska. The President of the Open Dialogue Foundation, in an interview with Bitcoin Magazine, explained how digital currency is becoming a key tool for […]| Open Dialogue Foundation
An overview of the state of democracy and the situation regarding respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms in Kazakhstan The Open Dialogue Foundation (ODF) on behalf of the human rights monitoring group #ActivistsNotExtremists presents an overview of the state of democracy and the situation regarding respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms in Kazakhstan. […] Artykuł Political Repressions and Political Prisoners in Kazakhstan pochodzi z serwisu Open Dialogue Foundation.| Open Dialogue Foundation
Executive Summary This submission responds to the European Commission’s consultation on data retention by service providers for criminal proceedings. The Open Dialogue Foundation (ODF) recognises the importance of effective tools for criminal investigations but strongly emphasises that blanket or indiscriminate data retention is unlawful, disproportionate, and ineffective, as repeatedly confirmed by the Court of Justice […] Artykuł Submission on the Retention of Data by Service Providers...| Open Dialogue Foundation
“Divide and rule” – this old Roman maxim has been well mastered by the Russians. The Kremlin is effectively dividing our society and setting us against Ukraine. How much longer will we stand by and let them do this? For three years, Ukrainians have been pleading with the West to establish a no-fly zone over […]| Open Dialogue Foundation
Critical challenges surrounding privacy and financial rights were at the forefront of our interventions at this year’s Warsaw Human Dimension Conference (WHDC), Europe’s leading forum for human rights dialogue organized by the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE). Below is a brief overview of our interventions, the appeals we made to policymakers, and […]| Open Dialogue Foundation
Commercial Court Upholds Press Freedom, Denies All Provisional Measures Sought by Kyrgyz Bank BRUSSELS, Belgium – July 31, 2025 – The Brussels Commercial Court has rejected all provisional measures sought by Bakai Bank OJSC Kyrgyzstan against the Open Dialogue Foundation (ODF), protecting the organization’s constitutional right to publish investigative reports on sanctions circumvention. The court […]| Open Dialogue Foundation
The Voivodeship Administrative Court in Warsaw has reversed the decisions taken by the Mazovian Voivode and the Head of the Office for Foreigners, refusing to grant Lyudmyla Kozlovska a long-term permit to stay in Poland.| Open Dialogue Foundation
This is a non-exhaustive timeline of events preceding and following the expulsion of Lyudmyla Kozlovska, President of the Open Dialogue Foundation, from the EU. This list will be updated as events unfold.| Open Dialogue Foundation
On Saturday, Ukrainian and Polish activists prepared an unpleasant surprise for Russian diplomats working in Poland. On Ukraine’s National Flag Day, they poured yellow and blue paint along the street in front of the Russian Embassy in Warsaw, symbolising the national colours of Ukraine. ‘Yesterday, Russia celebrated its National Flag Day. However we will not […]| Open Dialogue Foundation
On Saturday, 8 February 2025, Marcin Mycielski and Natalia Melnychenko, joined by fellow supporters of the Foundation, took part in a remarkable charity concert held under the patronage of the Open Dialogue Foundation (ODF). The event, organised by our friend and volunteer Grzegorz Madejski at the Municipal Centre of Culture in Zambrów, raised over PLN […]| Open Dialogue Foundation
On 17 January 2023, upon the initiative of the Open Dialogue Foundation (ODF), Members of the Polish Parliament representing various opposition parties i.e. Piotr Borys (PO), Paweł Krutul (Lewica), Hanna Gill-Piątek (Polska 2050) and Witold Zembaczyński and Adam Szłapka (Nowoczesna) personally donated the most needed equipment and assistance to one of the AFU’s strategic units […]| Open Dialogue Foundation
From 30.09 – 09.10.2022 four members of the ODF staff – Martin Mycielski, Natalia Melnychenko, Łukasz Krencik and Tomasz Mysłek – took part in a humanitarian convoy formed under the auspices of Gazeta Wyborcza Daily and Łukasz Wantuch, Cracow City Councillor. The purpose of this joint mission was to supply humanitarian aid to the territories […]| Open Dialogue Foundation
The Open Dialogue Foundation (ODF) defends human rights, the rule of law and democracy. We fight against dictatorships and hybrid regimes and support people persecuted for political reasons.| Open Dialogue Foundation
Commercial Court Upholds Press Freedom, Denies All Provisional Measures Sought by Kyrgyz Bank BRUSSELS, Belgium – July 31, 2025 – The Brussels Commercial Court has rejected all provisional measures sought by Bakai Bank OJSC Kyrgyzstan against the Open Dialogue Foundation (ODF), protecting the organization’s constitutional right to publish investigative reports on sanctions circumvention. The court […] Artykuł Brussels Court Rejects Attempt to Censor Sanctions Evasion Reporting pochod...| Open Dialogue Foundation
‘I, Witold Waszczykowski, do hereby apologise to Lyudmyla Kozlovska and Bartosz Kramek for the infringement of their personal rights in the form of good name and dignity, and the Open Dialogue Foundation with its registered office in Warsaw (registration in the National Court Register (KRS) no.: 0000353754) for the infringement of its personal right in […]| Open Dialogue Foundation
In early February 2025, our volunteer Grzegorz Madejski organised a charity concert at the Municipal Centre of Culture in Zambrów, featuring the folk band Czeremszyna from the Podlasie region. The event, held under our patronage, aimed to raise funds for the medical treatment of two Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers – Svyatoslav Boyko and Oleksandr Romensky […]| Open Dialogue Foundation
On 17 March 2025, the District Prosecutor’s Office in Lublin launched an investigation into the alleged abuse of power by officers of the Central Anti-Corruption Bureau (CBA) and the Regional Prosecutor’s Office in Katowice. The investigation was initiated following an offence notification submitted by Bartosz Kramek, Chair of Supervisory Board of the Open Dialogue Foundation […]| Open Dialogue Foundation
The Prosecutor’s Office in Lublin has opened an investigation into, among other issues, the alleged influence peddling in the Poland’s Internal Security Agency (ABW) and the Central Anti-Corruption Bureau (CBA) during proceedings led by the Provincial Prosecutor’s Office in Katowice. The case concerns a businessman who was detained by the CBA in 2017 after, as […]| Open Dialogue Foundation
On 5 December 2022, the Supreme Administrative Court overruled the last verdict of the neo-judges at the Voivodeship Administrative Court that was unfavourable to Lyudmyla Kozlovska and thus ,the decision of the Mazovian Voivodeship in her case. The Court concluded that the President of the Open Dialogue Foundation poses no threat to national security – […]| Open Dialogue Foundation
Thanks to the latest resolution of the Council of Europe, the Open Dialogue Foundation’s Lyudmyla Kozlovska hopes that she will be able to effectively appeal the ban on entering Poland and learn the reasons for her expulsion by the Polish authorities. “The Council of Europe stands up for foreigners prosecuted for political reasons,” said Kozlovska […]| Open Dialogue Foundation
The Provincial Administrative Court ordered the Head of the Office for Foreigners to produce a substantive assessment of the rationale behind the entry ban instated on Lyudmyla Kozlovska.Thus, the Law and Justice (PiS) government suffered its third defeat in court in its dispute with the President of the Open Dialogue Foundation before the Provincial Administrative Court […]| Open Dialogue Foundation
In the past few weeks, we have filed a cassation appeal with the Supreme Administrative Court (NSA) against the latest judgment issued by the Provincial Administrative Court (WSA) in Warsaw in July 2021 (which was served to us [two months later] in September). Contrary to three previous decisions, this “court” agreed, for the first time, […]| Open Dialogue Foundation
This study was prepared as a submission to the European Commission’s 2025 Rule of Law Report 1. Introduction Since assuming power in October 2023, Poland’s new, Civic Coalition-led government has initiated efforts to restore the independence of the Public Prosecutor’s Office, which had been compromised under the previous Law and Justice (PiS) administration and Prosecutor […]| Open Dialogue Foundation
Lyudmyla Kozlovska, President of the Open Dialogue Foundation, discusses the intersection of Bitcoin, human rights, and the weaponization of financial regulations. She highlights the dangers of transnational financial repression, where authoritarian regimes exploit financial action task force (FATF) and anti-money laundering (AML) regulations to target individuals and organizations. The discussion emphasizes the need for privacy […]| Open Dialogue Foundation
Real change begins with the mind: victory does not come to those who do not believe in it. Europe needs a development boost for further integration. Its involvement in Ukraine’s victory has given it a unique opportunity. This will pave the way for Europeans to become the new pillar of the West. Today, we are […]| Open Dialogue Foundation
The Warsaw prosecutor’s office will assess whether Mariusz Kamiński and Maciej Wąsik exceeded their authority in the case of Lyudmyla Kozlovska, President of the Open Dialogue Foundation. What exactly is the investigation about? Prosecutor’s investigation: The Regional Prosecutor’s Office in Warsaw has launched an investigation into abuse of power by, among others, officers of the […]| Open Dialogue Foundation
The Kazakhstani authorities are weaponising international anti-money laundering mechanisms to prosecute Barlyk Mendygaziyev, his relatives, colleagues and business, not only in Kazakhstan but also in the United States Introduction The case of Barlyk Mendygaziyev, an American-Kazakhstani investor and philanthropist, is a prime example of how authoritarian regimes weaponise the international anti-money laundering (AML/CFT) mechanisms established […]| Open Dialogue Foundation
Executive Summary Nature of the Proceeding: The report examines a civil legal action initiated in Belgium by Bakai Bank, one of the largest commercial banks in Kyrgyzstan (Bakai Bank or the “Claimant”), against the Open Dialogue Foundation (ODF). This civil action represents a clear instance of a Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation (SLAPP). Bakai Bank […]| Open Dialogue Foundation
Following the change of government in October 2023, the new administration announced that it would restore the independence of the Public Prosecutor’s Office. A key step in this direction was to be an audit of politically motivated criminal cases initiated between 2015 and 2023. However, the Open Dialogue Foundation warns that the course and results […]| Open Dialogue Foundation
The Open Dialogue Foundation had filed a lawsuit against Polish Radio for a series of materials defaming the organisation and its leadership during the Law and Justice (PiS) government. On Wednesday, the Foundation revealed that in December, after winning the trial, the court ruled in its favour for PLN 200,000 in compensation and an apology […]| Open Dialogue Foundation
Her Excellency Kaja KallasHigh Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security PolicyVice-President of the European CommissionEuropean External Action Service 28 February 2025 Subject: Urgent concerns regarding human rights violations in Kazakhstan ahead of EU-Central Asia engagement Your Excellency, On behalf of the human rights monitoring group #ActivistsNotExtremists, we are writing to express […]| Open Dialogue Foundation
“By a decision dated 6 December 2024, the Regional Prosecutor’s Office in Lublin discontinued the investigation against Bartosz Kramek,” reads the statement of the Prosecutor’s Office. In 2017, Bartosz Kramek published the text “Let the State Come to a Stop: Let’s Shut Down the Government”, which caused him many legal problems. Subsequently, he was detained […]| Open Dialogue Foundation
The investigation against Bartosz K., Chair of the Supervisory Board of the Open Dialogue Foundation has been discontinued. The case was related to providing false data in VAT invoices and a money-laundering scheme. According to the investigators, there are no grounds for filing charges against him. The investigation has been discontinued by the Provincial Public […]| Open Dialogue Foundation
“The Provincial Public Prosecutor’s Office in Lublin discontinued the investigation against Bartosz K., Chair of the Supervisory Board of the Open Dialogue Foundation, which was related to providing false data in VAT invoices and a money-laundering scheme. The investigators determined that there were no grounds for filing charges,” reported the Polish Press Agency. The information […]| Open Dialogue Foundation
On 21 November 2024, the Lublin Regional Prosecutor’s Office closed and later on 6 December discontinued the politically motivated case under the reference RP I Ds 34.2018 against Bartosz Kramek – Chair of Supervisory Board at the Open Dialogue Foundation (ODF). The decision was justified by the fact that the collected “evidence did not provide […]| Open Dialogue Foundation
The Regional Prosecutor’s Office in Lublin discontinued the investigation against the founder of the Open Dialogue Foundation engaged in supporting defenders of democracy. For five years, Bartosz Kramek was prosecuted by a PiS prosecutor, Ziobro’s nominee, Jerzy Ziarkiewicz. Jerzy Ziarkiewicz is the discredited head of the Lublin Regional Prosecutor’s Office, who for years blocked investigations […]| Open Dialogue Foundation
Objective This report provides an analysis of the current and forthcoming regulatory frameworks within the European Union laws, based on the FATF’s recommendations, concerning non-custodial Bitcoin and other crypto-assets wallets (“non-custodial wallets”) and peer-to-peer cryptocurrency transactions (“P2P transactions”). The primary aim is to determine whether, and to what extent, non-custodial wallets fall within the purview […]| Open Dialogue Foundation
After six years, the President of the Open Dialogue Foundation, Lyudmyla Kozlovska, was finally able to come back to Poland. “We have submitted a complaint with the Public Prosecutor’s Office regarding the abuse of power which was most likely commissioned by Messrs Wąsik, Kamiński and the then head of the Internal Security Agency,” said Bartosz […]| Open Dialogue Foundation
Critical challenges surrounding privacy and financial rights were at the forefront of our interventions at this year’s Warsaw Human Dimension Conference (WHDC), Europe’s leading forum for human rights dialogue organized by the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE). Below is a brief overview of our interventions, the appeals we made to policymakers, and […]| Open Dialogue Foundation
Russia’s Prosecutor General’s Office has included the Open Dialogue Foundation (ODF) on its list of “undesirable organisations” in the country. The Russian Prosecutor’s Office found that the Polish foundation poses “a threat to the foundations of the constitutional order of the Russian Federation.” “I am only surprised that it has occurred only now,” commented Chair […]| Open Dialogue Foundation
Information about the inclusion of the Open Dialogue Foundation on the list of “undesirable organisations” has been posted on the website of the Russian Ministry of Justice. Since 2015 in Russia, the authorities have had the ability to declare foreign organisations “undesirable”. Such status means that, according to the Kremlin, they pose “a threat to […]| Open Dialogue Foundation
The Russian prosecutor’s office has declared the Open Dialogue Foundation, which operates in Poland, undesirable. The independent Mediazona portal wrote that the decision was made on 14 February, but it is only now that the Russian Justice Ministry has included the organisation on a special register. The portal’s journalists said it was unclear what specifically […]| Open Dialogue Foundation
Political persecution in response to human rights work and eco-activism. The role of Chevron Corporation in corporate raiding in Kazakhstan. Introduction The Kazakhstani authorities are trying to convince the international community that President Tokayev is carrying out democratic reforms in the country. However, the facts are to the contrary — large-scale political repression against critics […]| Open Dialogue Foundation
