We've rebranded: read the story ›
Moldova must defend its democratic values

Moldova must defend its democratic values

Russia’s interference in Moldova’s EU referendum and presidential election is a wake-up call we must not ignore, say JST Fellows Olimpia Gribincea and Ilie Chirtoacă. Moldova’s EU referendum delivered a shock to supporters of European integration, among them President...
Justice for torture survivors in Belarus

Justice for torture survivors in Belarus

What does justice look like for torture survivors when the perpetrators remain in power? Viktoryia Fiodarava is working on a plan to amplify the opinions of survivors of torture in Belarus. Thousands of people have suffered torture and other human rights violations...

Ukrainian Women’s Leadership Programme – Next Steps

University of Edinburgh Business School in partnership with John Smith Trust brought together 20 Ukrainian women displaced in Scotland, due to unprovoked war for 4 days of the leadership programme. The programme was led by a team of academics and practitioners with...
Building stronger ties between Scotland and Ukraine

Building stronger ties between Scotland and Ukraine

JST has become a member of the Scottish Parliament’s Cross Party Group on Ukraine. Our role on the CPG is to strengthen collaborative connections between Scotland and Ukraine. Programme Manager Anna Makhlay, who is also a JST Fellow from Ukraine, is our representative...