Donbas

Verkhovna Rada Votes in Favor of Wartime Powers
News - 12 May 2015

Verkhovna Rada Votes in Favor of Wartime Powers

The military command and the local administrations have the right to establish a regime of enhanced protection of critical facilities, to introduce labor service for able-bodied persons, etc

Ombudsman: Orphans in Donbass Have Become Hostages
News - 08 May 2015

Ombudsman: Orphans in Donbass Have Become Hostages

The governments of the "DNR" and "LNR" prohibit the movement of children out of the region while forcing them into Russia

Brochure Published on the Rights and Benefits of ATO Soldiers
News - 28 April 2015

Brochure Published on the Rights and Benefits of ATO Soldiers

Brochure Published on the Rights and Benefits of ATO Soldiers

Psychological Problems of Displaced Children
News - 23 April 2015

Psychological Problems of Displaced Children

Psychologists maintain that children from the area of the ATO have a hard time adapting to their new environment. They find developmental delays, sleep problems, and speech problems

Announcements - 06 April 2015

International Contest “Stop Censorship! Citizens for free countries” is starting

The admission of works for the 3rd International Contest “Stop Censorship! Citizens for free countries” is opening

News - 01 April 2015

Human Rights in Crimea must be Monitored by an International Mission

An international observation mission would be able to present the most objective information on human rights violations in Crimea

Crimean Tatar media will shut down as arbitrary registration deadline expires
News - 30 March 2015

Crimean Tatar media will shut down as arbitrary registration deadline expires

All but one of independent Crimean Tatar-language media outlets – including those providing children’s entertainment – will be shut down on 1 April

Authorities Must Help Residents of Donbass Prisons and Boarding Institutions
News - 24 March 2015

Authorities Must Help Residents of Donbass Prisons and Boarding Institutions

Government agencies have failed to ensure the timely evacuation of people from hospitals, prisons, and other places in Donbass where residents have limited mobility

Militants Refuse Exit of Bus with Women and Children from “LPR”
News - 18 March 2015

Militants Refuse Exit of Bus with Women and Children from “LPR”

"LPR" militants refused to allow a Ukrainian bus carrying 45 women and children to leave the territory of the so-called republic

Human Rights Advocates tell the UN how Russia Violates Human Rights
News - 16 March 2015

Human Rights Advocates tell the UN how Russia Violates Human Rights

Russia bears full responsibility for human rights violations in Crimea and the Donbass because it has de facto control over these territories and manages the organized armed groups that are there

Ukrainian Who Witnessed Nemtsov’s Murder Arrives in Kyiv
News - 03 March 2015

Ukrainian Who Witnessed Nemtsov’s Murder Arrives in Kyiv

She did not communicate with reporters and was taken out of the airport terminal through the back door

The Shelling of Mariupol on January 24th originated from the ‘DPR’ – Report
News - 22 February 2015

The Shelling of Mariupol on January 24th originated from the ‘DPR’ – Report

The shelling of Mariupol on January 24, 2015 originated from the direction of the Dzherzhynske–Kachkarske-Rosy Luxemburg villages

Ukraine: Deter grave crimes by joining ICC
News - 19 February 2015

Ukraine: Deter grave crimes by joining ICC

International and national civil society calls for immediate ratification of Rome Statute to ensure accountability for grave crimes

Firm action against police impunity needed in Ukraine, concludes Commissioner Muižnieks
News - 21 January 2015

Firm action against police impunity needed in Ukraine, concludes Commissioner Muižnieks

"Excessive force was used against protesters by law enforcement officers and others working with them in recent months in Ukraine."