In Russian-occupied Crimea, Crimea's indigenous people, the Muslim Crimean Tatars, have faced constant pressure and persecution by Russian forces.

Russian forces that now control the peninsula have targeted Crimean Tatars who speak out against the abuse. Crimean Tatar men have been falsely labeled as terrorists and imprisoned for up to 20 years. In detention, the political prisoners have faced brutal conditions and even torture.

While Russia's occupation authorities try to separate and isolate human rights activists, the Crimean Tatar community decided to take action by forming Crimean Solidarity, an NGO that fights for the freedom of political prisoners from Crimea. Crimean Solidarity plays a vital role in helping Crimean Tatars unite in support of one another, fight for each other, and survive under Russian occupation.