Rule of Law, Human Rights, and Justice Solutions to Help Victims, Society and State to Overcome the Aftermath of the Armed Conflict in Ukraine and beyond
The report explores current state of victim and witness protection in criminal proceedings concerning grave crimes committed in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine
The report is a consolidated effort of a 5 year empirical research and analysis undertaken by the lawyers with international and domestic experience in representing victims of the armed conflict in Ukraine.
The report contains the results of a study on public attitudes towards international war crimes, assessment of the safety of war crimes witnesses, assistance to victims of war crimes, and overall access to and trust in national and international justice.
This analytical report examines Ukraine’s response to enforced disappearances in the context of armed conflict. The authors compare national legislation and practices with international standards, highlighting significant gaps in the protection of victims. The report offers recommendations for improving legal safeguards and ensuring accountability for these crimes.