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Overcrowded cells and unsanitary conditions: problems in Moldovan prisons

ishr_online2025-06-16T08:51:40+02:00

A delegation of the European Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment conducted an unscheduled monitoring visit to the Republic of Moldova. During the inspection, it was found that in some penitentiary institutions the cells are still overcrowded and the sanitary facilities are in need of repair. During ten days, representatives of the committee visited penitentiaries No. 6 in Soroka, No. 2 in Lipkany and

Overcrowded cells and unsanitary conditions: problems in Moldovan prisonsishr_online2025-06-16T08:51:40+02:00

Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict in Ucraine

ishr_online2025-06-13T14:05:04+02:00

The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has issued a fact sheet on the situation of civilian casualties in Ukraine for April 2025. With at least 209 civilians killed and 1,146 injured, the number of civilian casualties in April was 23 per cent higher than in March 2025, and 84 per cent higher than in April 2024. April was also the deadliest month for civilians since

Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict in Ucraineishr_online2025-06-13T14:05:04+02:00

On 4 June, we remember the children who were killed by the Russian war of aggression

ishr_online2025-06-05T16:08:15+02:00

On 4 June, we remember the children who were killed by the Russian war of aggression The photo was taken with artificial intelligence. We do not know how many there really are - mass graves near Mariupol and in occupied cities remain undiscovered. Since the beginning of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, at least 631 children have been killed and over 1,975 injured - many of

On 4 June, we remember the children who were killed by the Russian war of aggressionishr_online2025-06-05T16:08:15+02:00

Lev Ponomarev Seminar: The Role of Human Rights in the Modern World

ishr_online2025-06-02T09:54:15+02:00

Russian human rights activist Lev Ponomarev will hold the second part of the seminar ‘The Role of Human Rights in the Modern World’ 6 June, Friday, 18:30 - 20:00 📍Espace Libertés | Reforum Space Paris The role of human rights in the modern world. Part 2 Seminar by Lev Ponomarev ‘... We begin our seminar in the days when the world is frozen in uncertainty - whether the fratricidal war

Lev Ponomarev Seminar: The Role of Human Rights in the Modern Worldishr_online2025-06-02T09:54:15+02:00

SG Participates in Letter-Writing Workshop for Ukrainian Civilian Prisoners in Berlin

ishr_online2025-06-02T08:50:38+02:00

On 27 May, ISHR Secretary General Matthias K. Boehning participated in a letter-writing workshop in Berlin, co-organised by ISHR and the human rights organisation Libereco. The event focused on writing postcards to Ukrainian civilian prisoners detained by Russian authorities and sending letters of appeal to the Russian Embassy. With about 20 participants, the workshop produced 50 postcards and 60 appeal letters. Special guest Liusiena Zinovkina, wife of a detained

SG Participates in Letter-Writing Workshop for Ukrainian Civilian Prisoners in Berlinishr_online2025-06-02T08:50:38+02:00

Russia’s militarisation of Ukrainian children is a crime against their identity

ishr_online2025-06-03T07:56:26+02:00

Preschool children dressed in Soviet military uniforms with flags for Victory Day. Photo from the propaganda telegram of the LuhanMedia channel Russia's militarisation of Ukrainian children is a crime against their identity The International Society for Human Rights (ISHR) strongly condemns the forced militarisation and ideological indoctrination of Ukrainian preschool children in the Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine. Current research shows that even small children in the occupied parts

Russia’s militarisation of Ukrainian children is a crime against their identityishr_online2025-06-03T07:56:26+02:00

“Ukraine will decide for itself” – The courageous political prisoner Daria Kozyreva

ishr_online2025-05-14T14:47:51+02:00

On 24 February 2024, 19-year-old student and anti-war activist Daria Kozyreva was arrested in Saint Petersburg. Daria holds her mother's hand while the judge reads the judgement. Photo: Sota Vision On 24 February 2024, 19-year-old student and anti-war activist Daria Kozyreva was arrested in Saint Petersburg. The charge: she had placed a printout of the poem "Testament" by Taras Shevchenko on his memorial. The quoted lines read: "Bury

“Ukraine will decide for itself” – The courageous political prisoner Daria Kozyrevaishr_online2025-05-14T14:47:51+02:00

Lev Ponomarev Seminar: The Role of Human Rights in the Modern World

ishr_online2025-05-13T16:43:54+02:00

The role of human rights in the modern world Lev Ponomarev Seminar 14 May, Wednesday, 18:30 - 20:30 📍Espace Libertés | Reforum Space Paris (https://maps.app.goo.gl/zbhfQVvYZoMJv38a9) "... We begin our seminar in the days when the world is frozen in uncertainty - whether the fratricidal war unleashed by Russia on Putin's orders will continue. Every day we learn from the news about yet another civilian casualty, the death of children. Human

Lev Ponomarev Seminar: The Role of Human Rights in the Modern Worldishr_online2025-05-13T16:43:54+02:00

Europe must finally act decisively

ishr_online2025-05-08T15:49:29+02:00

Europe must finally act decisively - two experts and a war opponent on Putin-Russia's fight against freedom! Valerio Krüger Dear readers, the struggle for freedom and peace is a painful daily reality for millions of people in massive brutality just a few hundred kilometres to the east of us. Tens of thousands of members of Ukrainian families are fighting on the front line, while civilians in Ukrainian cities

Europe must finally act decisivelyishr_online2025-05-08T15:49:29+02:00

19-year-old anti-war activist Daria Kozyreva begins her closing statement to the Russian court in Ukrainian

ishr_online2025-05-07T08:18:55+02:00

19-year-old anti-war activist Daria Kozyreva begins her closing speech in Ukrainian before the Russian court. She evokes the strength of Ukraine and says, "It is clear that Putin cannot realise that Ukraine is a sovereign nation. Today, the shackles have long since been thrown off. Nobody will put them back on Ukraine. The people have bled for their freedom for centuries. It will no longer surrender this freedom to anyone.

19-year-old anti-war activist Daria Kozyreva begins her closing statement to the Russian court in Ukrainianishr_online2025-05-07T08:18:55+02:00