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Over 80% of civilian hostages suffered violence while held in Russian captivity
The MIHR, together with the Human Rights Centre ZMINA, analysed the testimonies of 93 civilians released from Russian captivity. Human rights activists interviewed 61 men and 32 women aged between 24 and 60 from various occupations, including civil servants, journalists, volunteers, teachers, and others
More men than women applied for compensation after experiencing sexual violence during the war
The official said this fact "breaks the mold" that conflict-related sexual violence only affects women. While she did not provide an exact figure for those who have applied for compensation, the government reported in early August 2024 that there were at least 270 such cases
Human rights defenders demand to bring the election of a new ombudsman from the shadows
The Ombudsman should express a position based on international human rights standards and not serve the interests of political groups
At least 206 people are victims of sexual violence in the occupied territories – study
But the police does not record these cases
‘DPR’ shows UN monitors captives living ‘at resort’
Ukrainian captives allegedly live two or three people in rooms with three meals a day and walks
Prosecutor’s office appeals against suspended sentence to ATO participant over child rape
The prosecutor's office notes that the accused did not pleaded guilty to the crime in the course of the pre-trial investigation or the trial
Kyiv region court sentences child rapist to suspended sentence due to participation in ATO
Judge of the Ivankove District Court in Kyiv region Oleksiy Honcharuk sentenced a man, who raped a minor, to suspended sentence
Only 20% of Ukrainians tolerant of other nations – poll
19.2% of citizens say that they have positive attitude to people of other nationalities.
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We cannot allow war to become humanity’s everyday reality again
Russia’s aggression against Ukraine is a classic neo-colonial war for the enslavement of an entire people
Ukraine invites nations across Africa, South America, and Asia to join a global justice alliance
“Sharper than physical pain – the feeling of helplessness”: speech of the imprisoned journalist
