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Conflict-Related Sexual Violence: A Conviction Case and the Realities of Investigation
Introduction Twelve years of imprisonment for a Russian army soldier and 500,000 UAH in moral damages awarded to a survivor of conflict-related sexual violence. This was the outcome of one of the cases concerning conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV), where the victim’s interests were represented by ULAG advocate. Despite significant attention to such crimes in recent […]
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ULAG at the United for Justice International Conference and the Dialogue Group Ministerial Meeting
On 7 May, Kyiv hosted the international conference United for Justice. United for Survivors and the meeting of Ministers of the Dialogue Group on Accountability for Crimes Committed in Ukraine. This joint event served as a high-level platform for aligning national and international efforts to deliver justice for international crimes committed during the war.
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A systematic response to the CRSV: Insights and Recommendations
By Kateryna Ilikchiieva and Kate Levine The existing mechanisms for restoring the rights of CRSV survivors are imperfect. They require significant changes at both the national and international levels. Changes are required in policy, legislation, and practice. At the policy level, it is necessary to recognise CRSV as a social phenomenon that frequently arises during […]
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UN Committee Against Torture Cites Alternative Report by Human Rights Organisations: Torture in Ukraine Discussed at the 82nd Session in Geneva
On 23 April 2025, during the 82nd session of the UN Committee Against Torture in Geneva, key concerns and recommendations from the Alternative Report on Ukraine’s implementation of its obligations under the Convention against Torture were presented.
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International mechanisms for restoring the rights and interests of survivors
By Kateryna IIlikchiieva and Kate Levine Universal jurisdiction Grave international crimes, a category which includes CRSV, can be investigated by countries even if the crime was not committed on their territory or by their citizens. Such investigations are possible under the principle of universal jurisdiction (UJ) and provided that the country has incorporated this procedure […]
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Regarding the Statement by the Office of the Prosecutor General on the Identification of the Body of Viktoriia Roshchyna Based on DNA Analysis
The family of Viktoriia does not consider the DNA analysis results to be exhaustive; other investigative actions to identify the body are ongoing. We urge everyone to show respect towards the family and await the outcomes of additional examinations to fully clarify the circumstances.
