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Rape cases in ATO area go unreported – human rights activists
Ukraine should adhere to gender balance in the investigative agencies and conduct trainings on the treatment of sexual abuse victims.
Crimea not to be returned by military force – Ukraine’s Foreign Minister
The question of access of the monitoring missions of the United Nations and the Council of Europe to the peninsula is critical.
Book about unjust annexation of Crimea presented in Moscow
The book covers unlawfulness of annexation of the peninsula.
Ukrainians support petition for competitive selection of judges
It is suggested selecting judges through transparent competition, simplifying judicial system, and eliminating political influence on the courts.
Ukrainian Parliament recognizes status of families of Heavenly Hundred heroes
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine provided social security to families of those killed or died during the Revolution of Dignity.
Blockade of Crimea not contradicts international law – experts
Crimean activists do not violate international law, while blocking trucks with food.
Poroshenko reminds about Crimean repressions at the UN General Assembly
The President of Ukraine promised to protect the rights of the Crimean Tatars, while the President of Estonia urged the international community to stop aggression against Ukraine.
Euromaidan activist Kostenko not treated after being tortured – human rights defenders
The activist may become phycically challenged, if the prison administration does not give him medical treatment
Cabinet of Ministers changes procedure for entry to Crimea
Foreign journalists and human rights activists can now travel to the occupied peninsula.
Best non-discriminatory employers defined in Ukraine
The American Medical Centers, The British Council and the Softcom Group IT-company became the leaders of the Ukrainian corporate equality index 2014.
Ukraine’s Parliament amends date of start of Crimea’s temporary occupation
Differences in the dates of temporary occupation create uncertainties in the legal field
Court sees no discrimination in NBU’s decision recognizing Crimean people as non-residents
The court’s ruling states that NBU imposed restrictions because of requirements of the legislation
Internet service providers in Crimea operate under FSB control
There are no longer Ukrainian mobile operators on the peninsula, the Internet service providers operate under the constant threat of blocking.
Crimean people recognized as residents of Ukraine again
The court allowed the appeal of human right activists and repealed the rule which recognized Crimean people as non-residents
About 500 people lodge lawsuits with ECHR on Crimea, Donbas
About 500 questionnaires on violations of the right of citizens in Crimea and Donbas have been filled in and soon will be submitted to the European Court of Human Rights
Corruption, lack of fair trial scare investors away
80% of companies do not feel the reforms in Ukraine have caused any positive changes
Georgia, Ukraine pay for their choice with occupation of territories – Ambassador
Georgia chose NATO, and paid for its choice with Abkhazia. Ukraine has chosen the European Union and now has ongoing conflict in the east of the country.
Freedom House: Russia is the Biggest Force Against Democracy in Eurasia
Russia saw its biggest loss of democracy in a decade last year, while a new kind of propaganda in the media aimed at foreign Russian-speaking minorities is spreading
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Ukrainian parliament appeals for NATO membership as foundation for lasting peace
Ukraine rejects “pacifying the aggressor” as a path to peace
“Appeasement never works”: Lessons from Bosnia’s post-war justice
Liberia demands Russia immediately halt aggression and restore Crimea to Ukraine
