Aseyev receives award for defending human rights in Ukraine and abroad

The writer was awarded the prize for his “unwavering commitment to justice, truth and human rights.”

The Heartland Alliance, the awarding organization, works to advance human rights and uphold human dignity by providing services and advancing solutions to achieve a more just global society.

Congrats to ⁦@AseyevStanislav⁩ on receiving Dianna Ortiz Award for Courage from ⁦@heartlandhelps⁩ for his advocacy of human rights in Ukraine & beyond! So proud to be the publisher of his books! ⁦@HURI_Harvard⁩ ⁦@Harvard_Press⁩ ⁦@HarvardUPLondon⁩ pic.twitter.com/LpDMG46lEC

— Oleh Kotsyuba (@Oleh_Kotsyuba) May 24, 2023

Stanislav Aseyev is a Ukrainian writer, journalist and blogger, member of PEN Ukraine, founder of the Justice Initiative Fund (JIF), which pays rewards for information about war criminals.

Earlier, Stanislav Aseyev’s book “The Torture Camp on Paradise Street” was published in English.

Photo: Oleh Kotsyuba Twitter account