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“The persecution of civilians in the occupied territories is a systematic practice of the Russian Federation, as well as a tool for establishing occupation power,” — Olha Reshetylova

This was stated by Olha Reshetylova, Head of the Media Initiative for Human Rights, during her speech at the event within the framework of the 22nd Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute in New York.

14 December 2023

Enforced disappearances

How the Russians occupied Chernihiv Region: names of commanders and alleged perpetrators

“We came to liberate you." This is how Russian invaders responded to the residents of Chernihiv Region in February-March 2022. During this time, they committed numerous crimes against civilians. To document these, MIHR went to the village of Shestovytsia, where in March last year Russian troops established their headquarters.

12 December 2023

Russian Forces Target Health Care to Control Civilian Population in Ukraine’s Occupied Territories, New Evidence Suggests

A case study from human rights organizations documents a series of coercive measures targeting patients and health care personnel in Russian-occupied territories to enforce civilian control.

12 December 2023

Advocacy

Reshetylova: “Russia’s state policy of persecuting civilian Ukrainians and establishing occupation authorities bears signs of at least a crime against humanity”

The head of the Media Initiative for Human Rights, Olha Reshetylova, has started an advocacy visit to the United States.

12 December 2023

“We need to change consumerism’s approach to war victims and their tragedies,” Olha Reshetylova

The Head of the MIHR, Olha Reshetylova, participated in the international human rights conference "Freedom or Fear." She delivered a speech during the panel discussion "Justice for everyone: from documenting crimes to achieving justice".

7 December 2023

MIHR received the OSCE Defenders of Democracy Award

During the 30th Annual Meeting of the OSCE Ministerial Council in Skopje, representatives of eight participating States members of the Democracy Defenders Initiative (DDI) recognized the Media Initiative for Human Rights for its documentation of Russian crimes and ongoing advocacy. The ceremony was attended by representatives of Canada, Denmark, Montenegro, the Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

1 December 2023