Ministry of Justice of Ukraine

Ukraine’s mortality rate exceeds birth rate fourfold
News - 22 July 2026

Ukraine’s mortality rate exceeds birth rate fourfold

Birth rates have fallen most sharply in regions close to the front line. The Donetsk Region (Oblast) has seen births decline threefold, while the Zaporizhzhia Oblast recorded a 23% decrease. At the same time, the number of newborns has also dropped significantly in relatively secure regions. Births fell by 20% in the Vinnytsia, Lviv and Ternopil Oblasts

The problem with civil society’s involvement in EU integration: Experts discuss interaction with authorities
News - 11 March 2026

The problem with civil society’s involvement in EU integration: Experts discuss interaction with authorities

Representatives of NGOs and think tanks participate in working groups on the development of European integration measures across various fields, according to their expertise. Experts point out that interactions with government authorities regarding work on changes often leave much to be desired.

What the EU Shadow Report is and how independent experts assessed Ukraine’s progress over the past year
Articles - 10 December 2025

What the EU Shadow Report is and how independent experts assessed Ukraine’s progress over the past year

In this article, ZMINA highlight main findings of civil society on Ukraine’s progress toward EU accession over the past year, particularly in the areas of justice and fundamental rights

Kyiv prepares to launch “Pulse of Accession” system to track Ukraine’s progress toward EU membership
News - 26 September 2025

Kyiv prepares to launch “Pulse of Accession” system to track Ukraine’s progress toward EU membership

According to formal procedure, these roadmaps had to be approved after consensus was reached among EU member states, and Ukraine was officially invited to submit them

From hospitals to prisons: 2022 report of Ukrainian Ombudsperson paints grim picture of human rights in custodial settings of Ukraine
News - 06 February 2024

From hospitals to prisons: 2022 report of Ukrainian Ombudsperson paints grim picture of human rights in custodial settings of Ukraine

Overall, 8% of the Ombudsman's recommendations presented in the report were fully fulfilled by Ukrainian ministries and administrations of the custodial settings, 62% were being implemented, and 30% were not fulfilled in 2022

Like in Russia? State Special Communication Service of Ukraine wants to collect data on all owners of sim-cards
News - 09 August 2017

Like in Russia? State Special Communication Service of Ukraine wants to collect data on all owners of sim-cards

The State Communications Service also proposes to renew the practice of maintaining the database of unique IMEI-codes identifiers

Lawyers of Heavenly Hundred heroes submitted to The Hague further evidence of Russia’s involvement in the crimes during Euromaidan
News - 07 July 2017

Lawyers of Heavenly Hundred heroes submitted to The Hague further evidence of Russia’s involvement in the crimes during Euromaidan

This is the third submission of the materials by the Advocacy Advisory Panel

High Specialized Court overturned the acquitment of blogger Kotsaba by the Court of Appeal
News - 01 June 2017

High Specialized Court overturned the acquitment of blogger Kotsaba by the Court of Appeal

Lawyer Montian told how the future may unfold for her client

Ukraine will appeal to the General Assembly if Russia does not comply with the UN Court decision
News - 25 April 2017

Ukraine will appeal to the General Assembly if Russia does not comply with the UN Court decision

The Ministry of Justice assures that they are monitoring the behavior of Russia and will take adequate measures and mechanisms in the near future

Lawyer of the Head of SBU demands the disclosure of journalists’ personal data
News - 20 April 2017

Lawyer of the Head of SBU demands the disclosure of journalists’ personal data

Journalists of the “Nashi groshi” received a request with a demand to provide personal information to journalists who were preparing a story about Pavlo Demchyna, Deputy Chairman of the Security Service of Ukraine

On February 26 “March of Solidarity. Crimea – UA” will be held in Kyiv
News - 24 February 2017

On February 26 “March of Solidarity. Crimea – UA” will be held in Kyiv

We will not leave our fellow citizens of the temporary Russian-occupied Crimea without support and help!

Avdiivka left without water supply because of shelling again
News - 24 February 2017

Avdiivka left without water supply because of shelling again

Donetsk filtration plant stopped its work and has evacuated the personnel

Rescuer who was injured in Avdiivka died
News - 21 February 2017

Rescuer who was injured in Avdiivka died

Dmytro Treteykin was wounded in the stomach

Ukrainian Justice Ministry wants to oblige NGOs to pay more
News - 08 September 2016

Ukrainian Justice Ministry wants to oblige NGOs to pay more

The Justice Ministry of Ukraine has submitted to the Verkhovna Rada a bill that would oblige the non-profit organizations to make additional financial costs

Iryna Vyrtosu: We should not contrast one national community with another
Articles - 01 September 2016

Iryna Vyrtosu: We should not contrast one national community with another

I have recently spoken to a 3-year-old girl and asked her “Where's your toy?” She answered me very calmly and confidently “The Gypsies have stolen it"

Russian authorities in Crimea ask tourists not to travel to peninsula
News - 09 August 2016

Russian authorities in Crimea ask tourists not to travel to peninsula

Russian de facto authorities in Crimea ask tourists not to travel to the peninsula in the coming days

Justice Ministry prepares draft law on convicts on occupied territories
News - 28 July 2016

Justice Ministry prepares draft law on convicts on occupied territories

The draft law requires public discussion

Almost 100% of juvenile offenders, who serve sentences at liberty, do not repeat offence
News - 18 July 2016

Almost 100% of juvenile offenders, who serve sentences at liberty, do not repeat offence

Several legislative initiatives in this field, which were drafted in cooperation with Ukrainian and foreign experts, are now registered in the Parliament