Oleksandra Matviichuk Oleksandra Matviichuk, Ukrainian human rights lawyer, reports by video at the 54th Annual Conference of the ISHR in Bonn in April 2026 on the systematic documentation of war crimes and the dramatic situation of the Ukrainian civilian population. “We must break the cycle of impunity” Bonn, 11 April 2026 Dear colleagues, distinguished participants, ladies and gentlemen, My name is Oleksandra Matviichuk. I am a
54th Annual Conference of the ISHR Europe as a guarantor of human rights and peace On 11 and 12 April 2026, the 54th Annual Conference of the ISHR took place in Bonn. Under the guiding theme “Europe as a guarantor of human rights and peace”, members, partners and international guests came together to discuss current developments — in particular the situation of political prisoners, people persecuted
Dmytro Lubinets Dmytro Lubinets, Ukrainian Commissioner for Human Rights, reports by video at the 54th Annual Conference of the ISHR in Bonn in April 2026 on the systematic and widespread violations committed by the Russian Federation against Ukraine and the Ukrainian people. “Peace without human rights is no peace at all” Bonn, 11 April 2026 Dear colleagues, distinguished participants, ladies and gentlemen, It is a privilege to address
54th Annual Conference of ISHR Europe as a Guarantor of Human Rights and Peace Date: 11–12 April 2026 Location: Gustav Stresemann Institute, Langer Grabenweg 68, 53175 Bonn Start: 12:00 PM (arrival from 11:00 AM) We look forward to your participation! Once a year, we bring together members, partners, human rights defenders, friends, and interested participants from around the world to exchange on current
Russia Builds a Digital Iron Curtain: WhatsApp Accuses Authorities of Attempting Full Block Amid Push for State Messenger MAX Russia is moving closer to erecting a new kind of Iron Curtain — not of concrete and barbed wire but of code and surveillance. WhatsApp has accused Russian authorities of attempting to fully block the messenger as part of efforts to push users toward a state-controlled alternative vulnerable to
North Korea Builds Housing for Families of Soldiers Killed in Russia’s War Against Ukraine According to a report by Deutsche Welle (DW), North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has inaugurated a newly constructed housing district in Pyongyang for the families of soldiers who died during overseas military deployments — widely understood to refer to North Korean troops sent to support Russia’s war against Ukraine. DW, citing the state news
Image: The Ukrainian Olympic skeleton athlete Wladyslaw Heraskevych was disqualified because he wanted to use his helmet to commemorate Ukrainian athletes who were killed. Since the beginning of Russia’s war of aggression, more than 660 athletes and coaches have been killed. Photo of Wladyslaw Heraskevych: Radio Svoboda Olympic Winter Games 2026 Remembrance is not a violation: IGFM criticizes the disqualification of the Ukrainian skeleton
Two years after the death of Alexei Navalny, ISHR warns of ongoing repression against his former lawyers. The seriously ill Aleksei Liptser has been transferred, after months of prison transports across Siberia, to a remote penal colony. ISHR demands his immediate release, access to independent doctors, and the dropping of all fabricated charges.
The image depicts the founder of Polymarket, Shayne Coplan, as a modern Julius Caesar, symbolizing centralized power over markets where life-and-death outcomes are decided, while faceless bettors represent anonymity and the absence of accountability. Together, they mirror the logic of the Roman arena: authority sets the rules, the crowd delivers the verdict and those whose lives are at stake remain unseen. Someone Already Bet on Your Life
While participating in the educational project, young people from the Putivl community, together with IAC ISHR specialists, joined in the work on developing urban space, focusing on improving the Summer Park area. The students gained practical experience in teamwork, analysing community needs and implementing initiatives aimed at improving the urban environment. The knowledge and skills acquired became the basis for further action. As part of the IAC ISHR humanitarian