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The film “20 Days in Mariupol” was shown in Brussels. It was followed by a discussion MIHR participated in
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The film “20 Days in Mariupol” was shown in Brussels. It was followed by a discussion MIHR participated in

Ten films from this year's international Czech festival "One World" were shown in the Belgian capital — the world's largest human rights documentary film event organized by People in Need. The Oscar-winning film "20 Days in Mariupol" by Ukrainian director Mstyslav Chernov was also viewed. Among the audience was Lubov Smachilo, MIHR’ analyst.

23 April 2024

“We are using all possible mechanisms and tools to show the scale of Russia’s crimes against Ukraine,” — Lyubov Smachylo
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“We are using all possible mechanisms and tools to show the scale of Russia’s crimes against Ukraine,” — Lyubov Smachylo

The Media Initiative for Human Rights has started an advocacy visit to the OSCE. Today, in Vienna, Lyubov Smachylo, MIHR's analyst, participated in the event "Persecution of Ukrainian civilians in the occupied territories as a crime against humanity: efforts of Ukrainian civil society to restore justice."

22 April 2024

Russia Sentenced Two Ukrainians to 12 and 11 Years of Strict Regime Imprisonment after Accusing Them of Attempting to Assassinate the Occupation “Mayor” of Berdiansk
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Russia Sentenced Two Ukrainians to 12 and 11 Years of Strict Regime Imprisonment after Accusing Them of Attempting to Assassinate the Occupation “Mayor” of Berdiansk

The Southern District Military Court of Russia has announced the verdict for Vitalii Rastorhuiev and Volodymyr Kryvtsun. The men were accused of preparing an act of international terrorism for allegedly intending to blow up a car carrying the head of the occupation military and civil administration in Berdiansk, as the publication Crimean Process reports.

18 April 2024

Two years in the hell of captivity: families of the marines — defenders of Mariupol ask to get the soldiers out of captivity
Prisoners of war
Two years in the hell of captivity: families of the marines — defenders of Mariupol ask to get the soldiers out of captivity

On Saturday, April 13, relatives of marines, medics, and all those who have been defending Mariupol for 86 days gathered on Independence Square in Kyiv. Wives, mothers, and children came to a peaceful rally in the center of the capital to remind them that more than 1,500 Mariupol defenders had been in captivity for two years.

14 April 2024

“International law is ineffective when one party does not abide by the rules,” – Olha Reshetylova, in Oslo
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“International law is ineffective when one party does not abide by the rules,” – Olha Reshetylova, in Oslo

Olha Reshetylova, the Head of the Media Initiative for Human Rights, took part in one of the discussion panels at a conference of the Norwegian Helsinki Committee held in Oslo. Together with Lene Wetteland, the Head of Documentation and Accountability Hub of the NHC, they discussed the issue of holding those responsible for war crimes in Russia accountable.

11 April 2024

In search of relatives: the MIHR organized training for POW’s families and missing persons
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In search of relatives: the MIHR organized training for POW’s families and missing persons

The Media Initiative for Human Rights held a two-day training for NGOs, community groups of POWs, civilians, and missing persons families, including units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces (including the Ukrainian Navy) and the National Guard.

5 April 2024

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