discrimination

Crimean activist Kostenko discriminated in Russian colony – lawyer
News - 06 April 2016

Crimean activist Kostenko discriminated in Russian colony – lawyer

Crimean resident and Euromaidan activist Oleksandr Kostenko is being discriminated on the grounds of nationality in a Russian colony

Four ex-traffic policemen sentenced in Euromaidan case
News - 22 March 2016

Four ex-traffic policemen sentenced in Euromaidan case

The court ruled to fine the ex-traffic policemen and prohibit them from holding the posts in the state authorities for two years

Both parties to conflict in Donbas involved in war crimes – Amnesty International
News - 24 February 2016

Both parties to conflict in Donbas involved in war crimes – Amnesty International

Both parties to the conflict in Donbas are involved in the war crimes, in particular in torture of the captives

ECHR to consider over 2,000 applications over conflict in Ukraine
News - 19 February 2016

ECHR to consider over 2,000 applications over conflict in Ukraine

Since the beginning of the year, the Court has received about 450 applications from eastern Ukraine

News - 16 February 2016

Ukraine’s Parliament passes revised anti-discrimination legislation

We suggest amending the Criminal Code and removing the criminal liability under the articles relating to discrimination while strengthening administrative liability

Lviv café employees, who kicked out a guy with cerebral palsy, involved in public works
News - 12 February 2016

Lviv café employees, who kicked out a guy with cerebral palsy, involved in public works

The restaurant also promised to develop a special training program for its employees on servicing the people with disabilities

Human rights activists urge not to ‘legitimize military dictatorships’ in Donbas
News - 08 February 2016

Human rights activists urge not to ‘legitimize military dictatorships’ in Donbas

The human rights activists insist that amnesty and elections in Donbas raise concerns under such conditions

Refat Chubarov. ‘Those, who have brought us this pain should disappear, it’s the most important thing’
Articles - 27 January 2016

Refat Chubarov. ‘Those, who have brought us this pain should disappear, it’s the most important thing’

I love the steppe Crimea, I love the sea and the steppe, when a harsh herbal infusion of August steppe mixes with the sea smell...

Constitutional amendments on judiciary: Five errors of Poroshenko
Articles - 24 December 2015

Constitutional amendments on judiciary: Five errors of Poroshenko

The experts suggest amending the provisions on recognition of jurisdiction of the international courts, filing a constitutional complaint, the reform of the prosecutor’s offices and the Bar, as well as the replacement of judges

Roma women experience triple discrimination in Ukraine
News - 22 December 2015

Roma women experience triple discrimination in Ukraine

The Roma women are discriminated by their own patriarchal community and the Ukrainian community

EU extends sanctions against Russia
News - 22 December 2015

EU extends sanctions against Russia

The decision enters into force upon its publication

European Commission: Ukraine ready for abolition of visas
News - 18 December 2015

European Commission: Ukraine ready for abolition of visas

Ukraine has fulfilled all the criteria identified in the four blocks of the second phase of the Action Plan on Visa Liberalization

Almost half of ATO area residents lack medicines – poll
News - 15 December 2015

Almost half of ATO area residents lack medicines – poll

53% of respondents indicate that their town or their families do not have enough food, medicine, and hygiene items.

#FeelYourRights or A few words about human rights
Articles - 10 December 2015

#FeelYourRights or A few words about human rights

We may know we have rights, but may not ever use them. We may not know exactly how this right is called in the declarations and conventions, but feel that something is wrong

Activists wish political prisoner Kolchenko happy birthday
Articles - 26 November 2015

Activists wish political prisoner Kolchenko happy birthday

Writers, musicians, artists, activists, journalists, and human rights defenders congratulated Kolchenko on his birthday in the video.

Russia tries to paper over case of Ukrainian Litvinov, accused of mass murder in Donbas
News - 23 November 2015

Russia tries to paper over case of Ukrainian Litvinov, accused of mass murder in Donbas

The custodial term of Ukrainian Serhiy Litvinov ends on February 20 while there is much controversy in the evidence for two cases.

Parisians launch #JeSuisEnTerrasse action saying they will not be intimidated
News - 17 November 2015

Parisians launch #JeSuisEnTerrasse action saying they will not be intimidated

The Parisians have their photos taken at the terrace to show they are not afraid

Human rights activists name main ‘discriminators’
News - 16 November 2015

Human rights activists name main ‘discriminators’

The Coalition for Combating Discrimination in Ukraine named the individuals and organizations who committed the gravest violations of non-discrimination principle.