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On the US decision to transfer anti-personnel mines to Ukraine
The United States has approved the provision of anti-personnel mines with self-destruct mechanisms to Ukraine, which raises concerns about the risks to civilians, and therefore Ukraine must ensure compliance with international humanitarian law and effective investigation of possible violations.
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Press briefing: The Case of Viktoria Roshchyna: How to Protect the Rights of Civilians Unlawfully Detained by Russia
On October 23, ULAG held a press briefing at the Ukrainian Crisis Media Center to address the protection of civilians who have become victims of unlawful detention in occupied territories.
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Presentation of the ‘Needs Assessment of the Ukraine’s Justice System’ report
The presentation took place on September 19 in Kyiv and included a series of panel discussions involving representatives of the investigative, prosecutorial bodies as well as judiciary, international and national experts, civil society, missions and embassies.
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Statement by the Ukraine 5AM Coalition on the Russian Federation’s missile attack on medical facilities and civilian infrastructure in Ukraine
Russia launched a massive missile attack on Ukrainian cities, striking civilian infrastructure, including the Okhmatdyt Children’s Hospital, killing at least 33 people and injuring 140, prompting urgent calls for enhanced air defence, tougher sanctions, and stronger international accountability
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Almost there: What Ukraine Needs to Do to Meaningfully Complete the Rome Statute Ratification Process
For the full ratification of the Rome Statute, Ukraine must adopt an implementation law, officially submit the ratification instruments to the UN, counter myths about the ICC, and refrain from applying Article 124 to ensure justice and protect victims.
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ULAG at the 4th Congress of the International Mukwege Chair ‘Sexual Violence Children at War’
On 5-7 June 2024, the 4th International Congress of the Mukwege Chair was held at the University of Angers (Angers, France), dedicated to the topic: ‘Sexual Violence and Childhood in Time of War. Ukraine was represented by Iryna Kapalkina, a lawyer at ULAG.
