SCIENCE AT RISK Emergency Office

Providing counseling and emergency aid for academics affected by the war in Ukraine and political repressions in Belarus and Russia

I am a scholar / student at risk

At risk means affected by the war in Ukraine as well as politically persecuted in Belarus or Russia

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I would like to support scholars / students at risk

I am ready to provide colleagues from Ukraine, Belarus and Russia with practical advice, professional networking, etc.

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Belarus Report 2024

Academic Freedom in Belarus:

State Repression and its Consequences at Home and Abroad

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Monitoring Report

Ukraine 2024

Academia in Ukraine in Times of War: Understanding the Status-Quo, Challenges, and Support Needs

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Monitoring Report

Russia 2024

Academic Freedom in Russia: State Repression and its Influence on Academic Practice

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In 2020, Professor of International Law Ekaterina Deikalo was summoned to the rector of Belarusian State University. The question she was asked: "Why does she always open her mouth?"

She supported protesting students — and paid the price:

— Her home was searched by order of the…

Today, we honor the birthday of Charles Darwin, whose groundbreaking theory of natural selection transformed our understanding of biology and humanity’s place in the natural world. Through rigorous evidence and thoughtful research, Darwin championed honesty, openness, and…

SCIENCE AT RISK Emergency Office at Cafe Kyiv 2025!
We are excited to be part of Cafe Kyiv, a space for dialogue, support for Ukraine, and discussions about freedom.

On March 11, 2025, we invite you to the third edition of Cafe Kyiv organized by @KASonline. Throughout the day,…

February 8 — Russian #Science Day — a day dedicated to the achievements of scientists, their work, and their contribution to society. However, the current scientific environment in hashtag#Russia faces significant challenges.

Since 2022, academic #freedom in the country has…

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About SCIENCE AT RISK

SCIENCE AT RISK Emergency Office is a project founded by the Academic Network Eastern Europe, akno e.V., that provides support to academics and students that have been affected by the war in Ukraine or by political repression in Belarus and Russia.

We are one of the few organizations that act as a point of contact for those affected, providing verification, counseling, and emergency assistance for at-risk scholars and students from that region.

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