discrimination
Guard of Moscow’s gay club beats visitor with disability because of his wheelchair
Beaten Dmitry Zhdanov is known for his activities in defense of the rights of orphans
Experts: Representatives of Ukrainian state and institutions use tortures
In 2015, Ukraine lost 14 cases in ECHR over use of torture. The claimants have received over 150,000 euros in compensation from the state budget.
Aggression towards People with “Unusual” Appearance on the Rise in Crimea
There was an attack on one guy because “he was just wearing an earring
Crimean journalist charged with violation of Russia’s territorial integrity
The Russian security officers carry out a search at home of a Crimean journalist. The journalist is reportedly Radio Liberty correspondent Nikolai Semyonov, who works for the Crimea. Realities project
New government promises to reform courts, police and restore country’s integrity
The program of the new Government led by Prime Minister Volodymyr Groysman consists of 16 points and provides for the reforms in a number of fields
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
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
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
Since the beginning of the year, the Court has received about 450 applications from eastern Ukraine
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
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
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’
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
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
The Roma women are discriminated by their own patriarchal community and the Ukrainian community
EU extends sanctions against Russia
The decision enters into force upon its publication
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
53% of respondents indicate that their town or their families do not have enough food, medicine, and hygiene items.
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