{"id":76547,"date":"2026-07-07T09:00:55","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T07:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/humanrights-online.org\/europa-in-verantwortung\/"},"modified":"2026-07-07T09:59:38","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T07:59:38","slug":"europes-responsibility","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/humanrights-online.org\/uk\/europes-responsibility\/","title":{"rendered":"Europe\u2019s responsibility"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_76530\" style=\"width: 1930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76530\" class=\"wp-image-76530 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/humanrights-online.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Header-Europa-in-Verantwortung_Juli2026.jpg\" alt=\"Header Europa in Verantwortung Juli2026\" width=\"1920\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/humanrights-online.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Header-Europa-in-Verantwortung_Juli2026-31x7.jpg 31w, https:\/\/humanrights-online.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Header-Europa-in-Verantwortung_Juli2026-200x48.jpg 200w, https:\/\/humanrights-online.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Header-Europa-in-Verantwortung_Juli2026-400x96.jpg 400w, https:\/\/humanrights-online.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Header-Europa-in-Verantwortung_Juli2026-405x97.jpg 405w, https:\/\/humanrights-online.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Header-Europa-in-Verantwortung_Juli2026-600x144.jpg 600w, https:\/\/humanrights-online.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Header-Europa-in-Verantwortung_Juli2026-768x184.jpg 768w, https:\/\/humanrights-online.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Header-Europa-in-Verantwortung_Juli2026-800x192.jpg 800w, https:\/\/humanrights-online.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Header-Europa-in-Verantwortung_Juli2026-1024x245.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/humanrights-online.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Header-Europa-in-Verantwortung_Juli2026-1200x288.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/humanrights-online.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Header-Europa-in-Verantwortung_Juli2026-1536x368.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/humanrights-online.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Header-Europa-in-Verantwortung_Juli2026.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-76530\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">We warmly invite you to our event on the human rights situation in the frontline and occupied areas of Ukraine.<\/p><\/div>\n<h1>\nEurope\u2019s Responsibility \u2013 Human Rights Violations in Frontline and Occupied Areas in Ukraine<\/h1>\n<p><strong>Date<\/strong>: 7 July 2026, 6.00 pm<br \/>\n<strong>Doors open<\/strong>: 5.30 pm<br \/>\n<strong>Venue<\/strong>: Kirschenhof \u2013 The House of History<br \/>\n<strong>Address:<\/strong> 27 D\u00fcrener Stra\u00dfe, 52249 Eschweiler<\/p>\n<p>Under the guiding principle that \u201cHuman rights are the foundation of Europe\u201d, the Europaverein GPB e. V. is presenting the European Social Prize for the 30th time this year. In the run-up to the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gpb-europaverein.de\/seite\/735893\/aktuell.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\u00a0<strong>award ceremony on 3 October 2026<\/strong><\/a>, the Europaverein GPB e. V., the International Society for Human Rights (ISHR) and the Blau-Gelbes Kreuz e. V. are organising this information and discussion event on the human rights situation in the Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine. We cordially invite you to this event:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"777\"><em>Dear interested parties,<\/em><br \/>\n<em>Russia\u2019s ongoing aggression against Ukraine has led to serious human rights violations in the occupied territories and areas close to the front line. Numerous reports document the abduction of civilians, ill-treatment, unlawful detention and other violations of fundamental human rights.<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1458\"><em>The term \u2018human safari\u2019 has come to symbolise the contempt for human life, brutality and deep cynicism with which the Russian armed forces are targeting the civilian population. These systematic human rights violations highlight the need for sustained international attention and decisive political action.<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1623\"><em>Together with experts in the field of human rights and those affected, we will discuss the current situation and explore the key question:<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1625\" data-end=\"1759\"><strong>What responsibility does Europe bear, and what specific measures are needed to effectively combat these crimes?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1836\">The event will cover the following topics, amongst others:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1838\" data-end=\"2263\">\n<li>\u2022 The current human rights situation in the occupied and frontline areas of Ukraine<br \/>\n\u2022 The \u2018human safari\u2019 phenomenon and its impact on the civilian population<br \/>\n\u2022 Abductions, arbitrary detentions and other documented human rights violations<br \/>\n\u2022 Europe\u2019s role in supporting victims and prosecuting war crimes<br \/>\n\u2022 Opportunities for political and civil society engagement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-section-id=\"1xcl94v\" data-start=\"2265\" data-end=\"2277\" data-fontsize=\"21.72\" data-lineheight=\"28.236px\"><\/h3>\n<div class=\"fusion-image-element\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-76538\" src=\"https:\/\/humanrights-online.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Europapreis_Wittlich.webp\" alt=\"Europapreis Wittlich\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1296\" srcset=\"https:\/\/humanrights-online.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Europapreis_Wittlich-31x21.webp 31w, https:\/\/humanrights-online.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Europapreis_Wittlich-200x135.webp 200w, https:\/\/humanrights-online.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Europapreis_Wittlich-296x200.webp 296w, https:\/\/humanrights-online.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Europapreis_Wittlich-400x270.webp 400w, https:\/\/humanrights-online.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Europapreis_Wittlich-600x405.webp 600w, https:\/\/humanrights-online.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Europapreis_Wittlich-768x518.webp 768w, https:\/\/humanrights-online.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Europapreis_Wittlich-800x540.webp 800w, https:\/\/humanrights-online.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Europapreis_Wittlich-1024x691.webp 1024w, https:\/\/humanrights-online.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Europapreis_Wittlich-1200x810.webp 1200w, https:\/\/humanrights-online.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Europapreis_Wittlich-1536x1037.webp 1536w, https:\/\/humanrights-online.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Europapreis_Wittlich.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7 fusion-text-no-margin\">\n<p>Photo: Andreas R\u00f6chter, Aachener Zeitung<\/p>\n<p>From the left in the foreground: Stephan L\u00f6hmann, Deputy Chair of the Europaverein; the future award winner, Katrin Bornm\u00fcller; Carmen Jondral-Schuler of the ISHR and current head of the Wittlich working group; Elfriede Meurer, First Deputy Mayor of the district town of Wittlich; and, in the background, active volunteers from the ISHR.<\/p>\n<h3>Program<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2279\" data-end=\"2331\"><strong>5.30\u20136.00 pm<\/strong><br data-start=\"2298\" data-end=\"2301\" \/>Reception featuring the duet \u2018MaPoli\u2019<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2333\" data-end=\"2396\"><strong>6.00\u20136.05 pm<\/strong><br \/>\nMusical performance<br \/>\n<strong>Olga Hryhoruk<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2398\" data-end=\"2489\"><strong>6.05\u20136.10 pm<\/strong><br \/>\nOpening address<br \/>\n<strong>Andrea Wolff<\/strong><br \/>\nPresident of the Europaverein GPB e. V.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2491\" data-end=\"2625\"><strong>6.10\u20136.15 pm<\/strong><br \/>\nOpening address<br \/>\n<strong>Heinz Thoma<\/strong><br \/>\nSpokesperson for cultural and social policy for the SPD group on Eschweiler City Council<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2627\" data-end=\"2690\"><strong>6.15\u20136.20 pm<\/strong><br \/>\nMusical performance<br \/>\n<strong>Olga Hryhoruk<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2692\" data-end=\"2792\"><strong>6.20\u20136.40 pm<\/strong><br \/>\nLecture: \u2018Human Safari\u2019<br \/>\n<strong>Dr Kateryna Kravchenko<\/strong><br \/>\nBlau-Gelbes Kreuz e. V.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2794\" data-end=\"2925\"><strong>6.40\u20137.00 pm<\/strong><br \/>\nLecture: \u2018Abducted Civilians\u2019<br \/>\n<strong>Artem Kryvulia<\/strong><br \/>\nInternational Society for Human Rights e. V.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2927\" data-end=\"2990\"><strong>7.00\u20137.15 pm<\/strong><br \/>\nMusical performance<br \/>\n<strong>Olga Hryhoruk<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Moderation<\/h3>\n<p><strong data-start=\"3008\" data-end=\"3023\">Lina Shreim<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3030\" data-end=\"3213\">The event is organised by Europaverein GPB e. V., the International Society for Human Rights (IGFM) and the Blau-Gelbes Kreuz Deutsch-Ukrainischer Verein e. V.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3030\" data-end=\"3213\">We look forward to your participation and to discussing Europe\u2019s responsibility in the face of serious human rights violations in Ukraine.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Europe\u2019s Responsibility \u2013 Human Rights Violations in Frontline and Occupied Areas in Ukraine Date: 7 July 2026, 6.00 pm Doors open: 5.30 pm Venue: Kirschenhof \u2013 The House of History Address: 27 D\u00fcrener Stra\u00dfe, 52249 Eschweiler Under the guiding principle that \u201cHuman rights are the foundation of Europe\u201d, the Europaverein GPB e. V. is presenting the European Social Prize for the 30th time this year. 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