Ukrainian journalist Victoria Roshchyna, missing since 2023, found in Russian captivity
The conditions of detention for Ukrainian women like Roshchyna are reportedly inhumane, with released captives describing severe maltreatment.
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Ukrainian ombudsman raises alarm over torture of Crimean activist, urges immediate release
Ukrainian Commissioner for Human Rights Dmytro Lubinets has unveiled shocking revelations of torture inflicted upon a Crimean activist in Russian detention.
Ukraine temporarily deviates from human rights convention amid war with Russia
Meanwhile, Council of Europe Secretary General Marija Pejčinović Burić condemned Russian war crimes, denouncing deliberate attacks on Ukrainian facilities and civilians.
Ukrainian Maria Sulyalina receives human rights award in Sweden for documenting war crimes against children in occupied territories
The award granted by the international non-governmental organization Civil Rights Defenders recognizes Sulialina's efforts to advocate for those affected by Russia’s war in Ukraine, specifically children living in occupied territories.
UN identifies 85 cases of sexual violence committed by Russian troops in Ukraine in 2023
The UN report reveals that sexual violence was often used as a method of torture against Ukrainian men held captive by Russian armed forces and law enforcement authorities.
Relatives of Olenivka terror attack victims name three demands to international community
The return of all wounded defenders from the Olenivka attack, proper honoring of the killed heroes, and an international investigation into the terror attack remain unresolved issues.
Prosecutors accuse Russian soldiers of involvement in Lithuanian director killing
Lithuanian Prosecutor General’s Office has accused three Russian soldiers of involvement in the murder of Lithuanian director Mantas…
Media: Crimean athlete faces life sentence after accusations of state treason by Russian occupation authorities
Russian authorities have intensified charges against Kyrylo Barannikov, a Crimean resident and a master of sports in orienteering.…
Ukraine returns four abducted children from Russian captivity
So far, Ukraine has returned over 500 children illegally deported to Russia, amid official estimates of 20,000 minors being forcibly taken in total.
Ukraine to enhance gender equality measures in armed forces, says defense ministry
Ukraine needs to create and improve mechanisms to achieve gender equality in the armed forces, Government Commissioner for…
Russia persecuted 202 Crimean Tatars since 2014 for “political reasons,” activists say
Since the Russian occupation of Ukraine’s Crimean peninsula in 2014, 301 individuals, including 202 Crimean Tatars have been…
Russia’s bid for UN Human Rights Council membership fails
Russia falls short of the votes required to join the Human Rights Council for the 2024-2026 term.
BBC: Russia aims to rejoin UN’s human rights council
In the disclosed position paper, Russia articulates its desire to promote a "cooperative" and "constructively mutually respectful dialogue" in the UN's human rights council.
The Guardian: Human rights lawyers find evidence of deliberate starvation caused by Russian troops in Ukraine
Human rights lawyers and the Prosecutor General’s office of Ukraine are preparing a war crimes dossier that will…
Not only Putin and Lvova-Belova: all Russians deporting Ukrainians must be prosecuted
Since the start of the armed aggression in 2014, Russia has committed numerous war crimes and crimes against…
Russia holds hostage over 20,000 Ukrainian civilians – Ombudsman
Russia holds over 20,000 Ukrainian civilians hostage; this number is likely to increase significantly after the de-occupation of…
Ukraine’s ombudsman, Council of Europe Secretary General discuss human rights challenges amid war
On Jan. 30, the Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights, Dmytro Lubinets, met with Council of Europe Secretary…
“Impunity has become a part of Russian culture,” Nobel Peace Prize laureate says
People who committed crimes with their own hands should not hide behind the abstract Putin, says the head…
“Russia, a terrorist country ruled by war criminals”: Full text of Russian decolonization conference resolution
We, the representatives of the indigenous peoples and colonized regions of the Russian Federation, acting on the basis…
Russia has no credibility. So stop reporting what it claims in Olenivka
ft “Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of purported strike on prison.” “Russia and Ukraine trade blame over…