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

2025-07-17T17:21:11+02:00

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.2025-07-17T17:21:11+02:00

Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict in Ucraine

2025-06-13T14:05:04+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 Ucraine2025-06-13T14:05:04+02:00

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

2025-06-05T16:08:15+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 aggression2025-06-05T16:08:15+02:00

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

2025-06-02T08:50:38+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 Berlin2025-06-02T08:50:38+02:00

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

2025-06-03T07:56:26+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 identity2025-06-03T07:56:26+02:00

Europe must finally act decisively

2025-05-08T15:49:29+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 decisively2025-05-08T15:49:29+02:00

Civilian Prisoners in Russian-Occupied Territories

2025-04-30T19:28:55+02:00

Civilian Prisoners in Russian-Occupied Territories  Introduction and Context Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began on February 24, 2022, reports have emerged of thousands of Ukrainian civilians detained in Russian-occupied territories, including parts of Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, and Crimea. These detentions, often arbitrary and lacking legal basis, have raised significant human rights concerns, with allegations of torture, enforced disappearances, and inhumane conditions. This article provides an informative overview of

Civilian Prisoners in Russian-Occupied Territories2025-04-30T19:28:55+02:00

How Displaced Women Are Redefining Human Rights Advocacy through Social Media

2025-04-16T19:36:49+02:00

A Report from the Ukrainian ISHR-Section (Information and Analysis Center/IAC-ISHR Ukraine) on the project “Supporting Women Media Actors.” At the heart of the International Society for Human Rights (ISHR)’s mission lies a belief that change begins with empowered individuals. The Media Actors Training Project—led by the Information and Analytical Center ISHR (IAC ISHR) and supported by the German Federal Foreign Office—has become a beacon of hope and resilience for internally displaced

How Displaced Women Are Redefining Human Rights Advocacy through Social Media2025-04-16T19:36:49+02:00

3 years of war in Ukraine

2025-02-21T13:59:19+01:00

3 years of war in Ukraine Human rights must not be reduced to a laughing stock of the European provinces. Europe must now urgently make up for its reprehensible failures and take tougher measures. The image has been generated using artificial intelligence.   Europe must look at these figures[1] today Three years ago, Ukraine was the largest country in geographical Europe, with a peaceful population of 40 million people striving

3 years of war in Ukraine2025-02-21T13:59:19+01:00

Ukraine: Human rights situation remains bleak three years after Russia’s full-scale armed attack – UN report

2025-01-15T16:03:08+01:00

A report on the human rights situation in Ukraine and the Russian-occupied regions of the country was published on Tuesday by the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Ukrainian serviceman Yevhen Lyashenko arrives to meet his wife after returning from Russian captivity in Ukraine, 30 December 2024. Almost three years into Russia’s full-scale armed attack on Ukraine, the human rights situation remains bleak with a

Ukraine: Human rights situation remains bleak three years after Russia’s full-scale armed attack – UN report2025-01-15T16:03:08+01:00
Go to Top