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Dmytro Lubinets: Russia uses 695 forms of torture against Ukrainian prisoners of war

2026-05-24T09:31:52+02:00

Russia uses 695 forms of torture against Ukrainian prisoners of war, including beatings, physical torture, sexual violence, and psychological abuse. This was reported by Dmytro Lubinets, the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights, during the presentation of the project “Made in Russia. Delivered into Captivity,” which documents Russian war crimes. The Ombudsman said that prisoners are strangled, attacked with dogs, beaten with electric shock devices, and forced to stand in

Dmytro Lubinets: Russia uses 695 forms of torture against Ukrainian prisoners of war2026-05-24T09:31:52+02:00

A day in court: the experience of IAC ISHR observers

2026-05-12T15:43:06+02:00

Anastasia Alekseeva, coordinator of the IAC ISHR monitoring mission, spoke to *Yuridicheskaya Gazeta* about the launch of an educational and analytical project Court monitoring involves observing the administration of justice from the sidelines. It is not carried out from the perspective of a party to the case, but rather from that of an observer who carefully records how the hearing proceeds, how the participants in the proceedings behave, and whether

A day in court: the experience of IAC ISHR observers2026-05-12T15:43:06+02:00

Annual Conference 2026 – Anastasiya Alekseyeva

2026-05-06T10:59:36+02:00

Anastasiya Alekseyeva Anastasiya Alekseyeva speaks about the work of ISHR in Ukraine, ranging from direct humanitarian aid at the front line to monitoring the rule of law, in order to help secure a just and democratic future for the country despite the war. “We want to leave our children a country where it is possible to live after the war, where they can develop and where they

Annual Conference 2026 – Anastasiya Alekseyeva2026-05-06T10:59:36+02:00

Press briefing in Giessen

2026-04-30T15:51:24+02:00

From right to left: Member of the Bundestag Dagmar Schmidt, Lord Mayor Frank-Tilo Becher, Member of the Bundestag Frederik Bouffier and ISHR member Gerhard Keller hold up portraits of abducted Ukrainian civilians for whom they have taken on political sponsorships. Gerhard Keller is holding the portrait of Kostiantyn Zinovkin, whose political sponsors are Member of the European Parliament Michael Gahler and Member of the State Parliament Frank Steinraths. Press

Press briefing in Giessen2026-04-30T15:51:24+02:00

The IAC ISHR is preparing a practical guide on monitoring the right to a fair trial

2026-04-24T14:48:25+02:00

The IAC ISHR is finalising a practical guide on monitoring the right to a fair trial In a context where trust in the justice system depends directly on the quality of judicial proceedings, professional tools for assessing the extent to which the judicial system meets the standards of a fair trial take on particular significance. In modern democratic states, independent monitoring of court hearings is viewed not as external control,

The IAC ISHR is preparing a practical guide on monitoring the right to a fair trial2026-04-24T14:48:25+02:00

2,100 Ukrainian children abducted by Russia have been returned to Ukraine

2026-04-23T20:19:07+02:00

As part of the Bring Kids Back UA initiative, more than 2,100 children who had been forcibly displaced by Russia have been returned to Ukraine. Since the start of 2026, 150 children have been returned to Ukraine. Meanwhile, a special commission under the Ukrainian Ministry of Justice continues to analyse data on cases of abduction of Ukrainian children. What is known about the return of Ukrainian children? As of August

2,100 Ukrainian children abducted by Russia have been returned to Ukraine2026-04-23T20:19:07+02:00

Annual Conference 2026 – Oleksandra Matviichuk

2026-04-22T15:42:57+02:00

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

Annual Conference 2026 – Oleksandra Matviichuk2026-04-22T15:42:57+02:00

Review of the 54th Annual Conference of the ISHR

2026-05-06T12:01:50+02:00

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

Review of the 54th Annual Conference of the ISHR2026-05-06T12:01:50+02:00

Annual Conference 2026 – Dmytro Lubinets

2026-04-21T16:34:19+02:00

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

Annual Conference 2026 – Dmytro Lubinets2026-04-21T16:34:19+02:00

8 April – Political Sponsorship Day

2026-04-10T17:18:18+02:00

To mark Political Sponsorship Day, the ISHR is once again drawing attention this year to the plight of tens of thousands of political prisoners worldwide. The IGFM would like to thank all MPs who are working alongside us to secure the release of political prisoners. The photo shows some of the MPs who have taken on a political sponsorship. Photo: ISHR Ukraine: Father and son abducted by the

8 April – Political Sponsorship Day2026-04-10T17:18:18+02:00
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