Liudmyla Tiagnyriadno

A life in defence of dignity: Oleksandr Hatiiatullin’s legacy, devoted to human rights
Articles - 29 October 2025

A life in defence of dignity: Oleksandr Hatiiatullin’s legacy, devoted to human rights

This article tells the story of how Oleksandr Hatiiatullin came to human rights work, the projects he led, the passions that inspired him, and how, through his own example, he motivated colleagues, friends, and even his daughter

Interview with a journalist Olha Zvonariova on being injured and working in frontline Zaporizhzhia
Articles - 19 June 2025

Interview with a journalist Olha Zvonariova on being injured and working in frontline Zaporizhzhia

ZMINA spoke with journalist Olha Zvonariova about the circumstances of her injury and rehabilitation process, her work in frontline Zaporizhzhia, and how to find a balance between dedication to the profession and personal safety

“The Biggest Danger in Captivity is to Lose a Part of Yourself:” Human Rights Advocate Maksym Butkevych Speaks About Serving on the Front Line, Captivity, and the Rehabilitation Process
Articles - 20 November 2024

“The Biggest Danger in Captivity is to Lose a Part of Yourself:” Human Rights Advocate Maksym Butkevych Speaks About Serving on the Front Line, Captivity, and the Rehabilitation Process

Liudmyla Tiahnyriadno, a ZMINA representative, met with Maksym in between the stages of his rehabilitation. They spoke about his experiences on the frontlines and during the years of captivity and imprisonment. Maksym described the process of rehabilitation of the recently freed Ukrainian POWs and the challenges that they face while preparing for civilian life.

Human rights defender Maksym Butkevych celebrates his third birthday in Russian captivity
Articles - 25 July 2024

Human rights defender Maksym Butkevych celebrates his third birthday in Russian captivity

ZMINA published the full text of his speech during the cassation hearing of his case by the Russian court, which was recorded by one of the visitors

Evacuation under fire: how volunteers work in the frontline areas in Ukraine
Articles - 27 May 2024

Evacuation under fire: how volunteers work in the frontline areas in Ukraine

What is it like to work on the contact line and help the locals while risking your life? ZMINA talked to Yevhen Kaplin, head of the Proliska humanitarian mission

Ukraine: Ten victories in human rights in 2023
Articles - 07 January 2024

Ukraine: Ten victories in human rights in 2023

ZMINA has compiled the most significant developments and events in the field of human rights that took place in 2023 in Ukraine

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