Maryna Ovtsynova, President of the ALLATRA International Public Movement, participated in a meeting with representatives of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom

Maryna Ovtsynova, President of ALLATRA during her official visit to the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, where she presented the "Informational and Analytical Report on the Illegal Activities of Anti-Cult Organizations in Ukraine and Internationally"

Maryna Ovtsynova, President of ALLATRA International Public Movement, is a Capitol Hill activist,  engaged in legislative analysis centered on the atmospheric and geophysical impact of climate change on both civil society and national security. Concurrent with her Capitol Hill commitments, Ms. Ovtsynova is pursuing advanced studies at the Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University,  in concert with her participation in the one-year Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School. Ms. Ovtsynova routinely speaks on climate-related matters at leading venues such as the National Press Club in Washington D.C. 

Since 2015, the ALLATRA organization has faced a large-scale defamation campaign orchestrated by the Russian anti-cult organization RACIRS.

ALLATRA President Maryna Ovtsynova at the Capitol with a Report on the Illegal Activities of Anti-Cult Organizations for the USCIRF.

It is in light of these adverse events that she became involved with the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), a U.S. federal government agency. Uniquely equipped with “insider” information, she was called upon to present an “Informational and Analytical Report on the Illegal Activities of Anti-Cult Organizations in Ukraine and Internationally.” The main topic of discussion was the organization of briefing in Congress regarding the unlawful persecution of ALLATRA and its participants and the illegal activities of anti-cult organizations and individuals involved in anti-cult activities. 

During the meeting, the widespread destructive activities of anti-cult organizations and their agents across various countries were discussed, highlighting the harm they have caused to billions of people. The conversation also addressed the shocking and illegal aspects of these anti-cult activities that have gone unpunished for the past 30 years.

"Informational and Analytical Report on the Illegal Activities of Anti-Cult Organizations in Ukraine and Internationally" presented at the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom

Of particular interest was the activity of the Russian Association of Centers for the Study of Religions and Sects (RACIRS) in Ukraine and its contribution to the incitement of war between Russia and Ukraine. RACIRS, through its international anti-cult network, has spread divisive ideologies and incited conflict. Before Russia’s military aggression, RACIRS promoted anti-Ukrainian rhetoric, labeling Ukraine as a “cult-like state” and “terrorist,” which some argue contributed to justifying the conflict. Such portrayal helped frame Ukraine as a “threat” requiring intervention, facilitating the justification of military actions.

Maryna Ovtsynova and representatives from the U.S. Federal Commission emphasized the need to hold accountable those responsible for these destructive anti-cult activities. They urged the international community to address these grave human rights violations.

About ALLATRA International Public Movement

The ALLATRA International Public Movement is a volunteer organization that unites participants from over 180 countries. Its primary goals are to study climate and geodynamic changes on Earth, create an open platform for discussing effective solutions to the global climate crisis, and promote the sustainable development of society. The movement has always been and remains outside of politics and religion. Driven by a sense of responsibility to preserve the planet and prevent climate collapse, ALLATRA continues to inspire global cooperation on critical environmental and social issues.

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