IRCC stands for Institute to Research the Crimes of Communism, a think tank focusing on current crimes, human rights abuses, cultural shifts and misinformation pertaining to communism and totalitarian practices.
IRCC is a legally registered nonprofit organization in Prague, Czech Republic, a post-communist country.
IRCC is active both within Czech Republic as well as internationally.
Main focus areas
Current Crimes of Communism
We do not focus much on the historical crimes associated with communism, but rather on the present ones.
Impacts in Associated Areas
Our research usually connects human rights issue with another area, such as economy, medicine or freedom of speech.
Actionable Research
We prioritize research based on which an action can be taken, rather than purely documenting some situation.
The team
We have several members and few external contributors with backgrounds in economy, nonprofit sector and media.
Our lead researcher is different based on which areas of expertise are required by different reports.
If you have any proposal for us and are curious about possible cooperation, do not hesitate to contact us.
History
IRCC was founded in 2019 after our members left a different Czech nonprofit organization. The mission of IRCC was the same since its inception, focusing on the crimes of communism. Throughout the years, we have been active in promoting legislative changes to Czech laws, publishing reports and giving interviews.