Our organization’s initiative

Our organization has sent an official letter to the Mayor and members of the City Council of Luxembourg, proposing to name the unnamed bridge between Rue Henri Dunant and Rue des Hauts-Fourneaux, near the Embassy of the Russian Federation.

Proposed name: “Boris Nemtsov Bridge.”

Why Boris Nemtsov?

Boris Nemtsov was a Russian politician and human rights advocate, tragically assassinated on a bridge in Moscow in 2015.
His death became a symbol of courage, civic bravery, and the struggle for freedom.

“Naming a bridge in Luxembourg after Boris Nemtsov would be a powerful act of peaceful remembrance and a symbol of respect for freedom, courage, and democracy,” the letter states.

Symbolic significance

A bridge crossed daily by drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists can become a living reminder of the defense of human rights and of those who sacrificed their lives for these principles.

This initiative would enrich Luxembourg’s toponymic heritage and foster open civic dialogue on justice, freedom, and human courage.

Support the initiative!

We invite everyone to honor the memory and values of Boris Nemtsov so that this bridge becomes a symbol of freedom and courage in Luxembourg.

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This is not merely a financial institution, but a structure linked to Gazprombank — one of the key elements of Russia’s financial system.

Sanctions already exist — but not in Luxembourg

The bank is already subject to U.S. sanctions under Executive Order 13662 and Executive Order 14024, imposed through the Office of Foreign Assets Control.

According to U.S. authorities, such entities help Russia maintain access to international financial channels despite sanctions pressure.

In effect, these mechanisms enable the circumvention of restrictions and support the financial stability of a state engaged in war.

A question of responsibility: can this be ignored?

We emphasize that in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine and the numerous civilian casualties, any financial infrastructure connected to the Russian banking system carries not only economic, but also moral consequences.

In our view, allowing such structures to continue operating in Luxembourg:

• undermines the country’s reputation as a financial center
• creates risks of involvement in sanctions circumvention
• raises questions of political responsibility

Demands to Parliament

The appeal calls on the Chambre des Députés to:

• Urgently consider the introduction of national sanctions against GPB International S.A.;
• Align national legislation with measures adopted by allies, including the United States and the European Union;
• Strengthen oversight of financial flows linked to sanctioned entities;
• Ensure transparency and public accountability in decision-making on this issue.

Luxembourg at a crossroads

This situation places Luxembourg before a fundamental choice:
to maintain its status as a neutral financial platform or to adopt a firmer stance within the framework of international sanctions policy.

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The association aims to:

Ensure the protection of human rights, in particular by providing legal assistance to victims, representing and defending them before competent judicial authorities, and supporting vulnerable groups;

Conduct awareness campaigns and combat all forms of discrimination;

Collect, document, and analyze data related to human rights violations, as well as prepare and publish relevant reports;

Promote initiatives and proposals for legislative or regulatory reforms aimed at strengthening the protection of rights;

Provide information, support, and assistance to persons seeking international protection;

Contribute to social and civic education in order to encourage active participation in public life.

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