Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights

Facade of new police conceals old problems – expert
News - 15 October 2015

Facade of new police conceals old problems – expert

Three military units, which should be transferred to the Defense Ministry, are now subordinated to the Interior Ministry.

Russia may ban Mejlis as extremist organization
News - 24 September 2015

Russia may ban Mejlis as extremist organization

The reason for that may become the "food blockade" in Crimea, co-organized by the “Right Sector” organization forbidden in Russia.

Anti-government protest continues in Chișinău, several activists detained
News - 07 September 2015

Anti-government protest continues in Chișinău, several activists detained

The organizers say the protest action may be ongoing, call for resignation of the president and early parliamentary elections.

Banking services inaccessible to people with disabilities
News - 19 August 2015

Banking services inaccessible to people with disabilities

Establishing full guardianship for people with disabilities deprives them of access to justice and the right to independent life

Transferring prisoners from DPR to Ukraine
Columns - 06 August 2015

Transferring prisoners from DPR to Ukraine

The closer you are driving up to the borders of the breakaway republic, the more artifacts of war you come across

HIV-positive foreigners allowed to enter Ukraine
News - 06 August 2015

HIV-positive foreigners allowed to enter Ukraine

HIV infection was removed from the list of grounds for refusal of Ukraine’s immigration permission

ATR Crimean Tatar TV channel resumes broadcasting from Kyiv
News - 23 July 2015

ATR Crimean Tatar TV channel resumes broadcasting from Kyiv

July 20, ATR Crimean Tatar TV channel resumed its Zaman news program broadcast

Yanukovych appeals against decision to put him on Interpol wanted list
News - 21 July 2015

Yanukovych appeals against decision to put him on Interpol wanted list

The Interpol removed the data file of Viktor Yanukovych from the section of wanted persons

How Russian authorities have been struggling with freedom of speech in Crimea
Articles - 15 July 2015

How Russian authorities have been struggling with freedom of speech in Crimea

How freedom of speech and expression has been folded with the start of Russia's annexation of the Crimean peninsula

LGBT Individuals Tell about How Living in Ukraine is for Them
News - 18 May 2015

LGBT Individuals Tell about How Living in Ukraine is for Them

In conjunction with International Day Against Homophobia, members of the LGBT community told their stories of coming out

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

Ombudsman Proposes a Simplified Issuance of Passports to Crimeans
News - 06 May 2015

Ombudsman Proposes a Simplified Issuance of Passports to Crimeans

The Ombudsman points out that, in order to solve the problems with entry into the temporarily occupied Crimea, amendments must be made to the laws relating to the special order of issuance or changes made to the passports of citizens of Ukraine

Investigation into Savchenko Case Extended by Six Months
News - 05 May 2015

Investigation into Savchenko Case Extended by Six Months

The Russian Investigative Committee has extended the period of investigation for the case of Ukrainian pilot Nadiya Savchenko until November 13, a period of six months

Lutkovska: Crimea Became a Peninsula of Fear
News - 16 March 2015

Lutkovska: Crimea Became a Peninsula of Fear

The Commissioner spoke about the pressure on activists, religious communities and the media on the peninsula

European Court Begins Deliberation of Murder Cases in Donbass
News - 13 March 2015

European Court Begins Deliberation of Murder Cases in Donbass

The Court will examine allegations of torture, illegal detention, and the violation of the right to life

March in Kharkiv in Honor of Shevchenko Banned Due to Terror Threats
News - 07 March 2015

March in Kharkiv in Honor of Shevchenko Banned Due to Terror Threats

On February 22nd in Kharkiv, there was an explosion which killed a Euromaidan activist and police lieutenant colonel, injured 11 people, and two teenagers later died in hospital from wounds

Death toll in eastern Ukraine crosses 6,000 – UN
News - 06 March 2015

Death toll in eastern Ukraine crosses 6,000 – UN

The ninth report of the UN Human Rights Mission in Ukraine, which covers the period between 1 December 2014 and 15 February 2015