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IGFM-Wittlich sent humanitarian aid to Belarusian refugees in Lithuania

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Humanitarian aid for Belarusians was collected by German participants of the IGFM—Wittlich organisation On 15 June 2025, a fully loaded truck with 90 cubic metres of humanitarian aid arrived at the warehouse of the human rights organisation ‘Our House’ near Vilnius. The cargo - 15 tonnes of clothes, furniture, household items and school supplies - was collected by IGFM-Wittlich in Germany and is now being distributed among Belarusian and Ukrainian

IGFM-Wittlich sent humanitarian aid to Belarusian refugees in Lithuaniaishr_online2025-06-25T12:58:11+02:00

MP Michael Gahler in the European Parliament: The fate of Ukrainians under Russian control is appalling.

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German MP Michael Gahler addressed the European Parliament MP Michael Gahler in the European Parliament: The fate of Ukrainians under Russian control is appalling. In the photo on the right, Konstantin Zinovkin He outlined the problem of Ukrainians being held captive by the Russian Federation. Here is an excerpt from his speech: If we look at the physical condition of most of the released Ukrainians during the prisoner

MP Michael Gahler in the European Parliament: The fate of Ukrainians under Russian control is appalling.ishr_online2025-07-17T17:21:11+02:00

Overcrowded cells and unsanitary conditions: problems in Moldovan prisons

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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