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General Lapin’s headquarters: the occupation of Chernihiv Region through the eyes of a local resident
General Lapin’s headquarters: the occupation of Chernihiv Region through the eyes of a local resident

Olena Kovalyova manages the Community Center in Terekhivka. While under occupation, this village served as a temporary home for Russian Colonel General Alexander Lapin, the then commander of the Central Military District of the Russian Federation. MIHR visited Terekhivka to find out what happened there and to document the war crimes committed by the Russian military.

29 January 2024

280 days as a hostage: the ordeal of Olha Cherniak from Kherson, who endured torture and Russian captivity without breaking
280 days as a hostage: the ordeal of Olha Cherniak from Kherson, who endured torture and Russian captivity without breaking

Before the full-scale war erupted, Olha Cherniak was living in Kherson with her husband and children. They didn't immediately leave after the city's occupation, as they were caring for their sick parents. However, when they finally dared to leave, Olha, her husband Ihor, and son Stepan were captured by Russians. In captivity, Olha faced months of severe hardship under Russian control but managed to survive and eventually gained her freedom.

31 December 2023

The Russians were already gone: the mysterious disappearance of Irpin resident Oleksandr Synhaievskyi
The Russians were already gone: the mysterious disappearance of Irpin resident Oleksandr Synhaievskyi

According to the National Police, as of July 2023, 317 people were reported missing in action during […]

21 December 2023

The UN General Assembly recalled the murder of 16-year-old Tihran Ohannisian
The UN General Assembly recalled the murder of 16-year-old Tihran Ohannisian

During his speech, Dmytro Lubinets, the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights, said that he had spoken with the deceased boy's mother just before his flight to the United States.

22 September 2023

“World hot spot” on the map of tortures: UN Special Rapporteur Alice Jill Edwards meets with Ukrainian human rights defenders in Kyiv
“World hot spot” on the map of tortures: UN Special Rapporteur Alice Jill Edwards meets with Ukrainian human rights defenders in Kyiv

On Friday, the UN Special Rapporteur on Torture, Alice Jill Edwards, visited the office of the MIHR […]

8 September 2023

Lyubov Smachylo: Russia must immediately release civilian Ukrainians from captivity
Lyubov Smachylo: Russia must immediately release civilian Ukrainians from captivity

The Media Initiative for Human Rights is participating in a conference on Ukrainian women abducted and held in captivity by Russia. The event takes place in Ankara.

29 August 2023

A Horrific Milestone: More Than 1,000 Attacks on Health Care in Ukraine Since Russia’s Full-scale Invasion
A Horrific Milestone: More Than 1,000 Attacks on Health Care in Ukraine Since Russia’s Full-scale Invasion

1014 attacks have been perpetrated against Ukraine’s hospitals, health workers, and other medical infrastructure since February 2022. 

10 August 2023

MIHR’s statement on Tihran Ohannisian and Mykyta Khanhanov’s murder
MIHR’s statement on Tihran Ohannisian and Mykyta Khanhanov’s murder

The Media Initiative for Human Rights, together with the whole of Ukraine and the international community, is […]

26 June 2023

European Parliament adopts resolution demanding to stop the persecution of Ukrainian teenagers Tihran Ohannisian and Mykyta Khanhanov
European Parliament adopts resolution demanding to stop the persecution of Ukrainian teenagers Tihran Ohannisian and Mykyta Khanhanov

Russia wants to sentence Ukrainian children to up to 20 years in prison. MEPs demand that Russia stop the process against the children and allow them to leave for the territory controlled by the government of Ukraine.

15 June 2023

Russians are Planning to Bring Ukrainian Children to Trial. 16 Year-Old Tihran Ohannisian and Mykyta Khanhanov May Face 20 Years in Prison
Russians are Planning to Bring Ukrainian Children to Trial. 16 Year-Old Tihran Ohannisian and Mykyta Khanhanov May Face 20 Years in Prison

On May 24, 2023, two teenagers, Tihran Ohannisian and Mykyta Khanhanov, both born in 2006, were charged […]

9 June 2023

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