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Ukraine: Defending the Enemy
Russian militaries receive legal assistance in Ukraine. It is guaranteed by the state and provided at the expense of the state budget.
The Ukrainian Unit Recovering Bodies of Fallen Soldiers
The J9 group is tasked with searching for the bodies of servicemen, including Russians.
Captured Russian Paratrooper to be Tried for Irpin War Crimes
Case concerning the alleged abuse of civilians delayed after defence attorney said it fell outside his jurisdiction.
Tuesday, 18 April ‘23
This week’s overview of key events and links to essential reading.
Belarus: How Political Persecution Extends to Families
The authorities routinely harass and arrest relatives of activists as a tactic of intimidation.
Ukraine: Women Journalists Face Routine Sexual Harassment
Over half of female media workers have been affected, but few dare to speak up.
First Appeal Over in Absentia Trial
Defence lawyer contests circumstances surrounding identification of military man convicted of war crimes.
Ukraine: Justice in Absentia
Process seen as problematic in many jurisdictions, given the difficulties in allowing defendant their full rights.
Tuesday, 11 April ‘23
This week’s overview of key events and links to essential reading.
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Kenya: Women Bearing the Brunt of Climate Change
An ongoing drought has served to amplify historic gender inequalities in arid areas of the country.
Philippines: Single Mothers Continue to Fight Stigma
The notion of family is still strongly influenced by rigid norms in this conservative nation.
Ukraine: War Teens
The lives of hundreds of thousands of young people have been shaped by Russia’s confrontation with Ukraine.
Will We See a Sovereign Central Asia?
As Moscow’s grip falters the region is seeing intriguing moves towards collective agreement and integration.
“Justice is Costly, but Also Priceless.”
Head of Nobel peace prize winning NGO tells IWPR that Ukraine must win a “fundamental battle of values”.
Cuba’s LGTBI Community Demands Change
Although discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation is illegal, the reality is different.