The government of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is a manifest violation of the United Nations Charter and an act of aggression that is a crime under international law. All those involved in this crime must be held accountable and the war must end immediately.
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has been marked by indiscriminate attacks on civilian areas and strikes on protected objects such as hospitals. The government of Russia must stop attacking civilians and civilian objects in Ukraine and comply with its obligations under international human rights and humanitarian law.
DIGITAL PETITION TO CONGRESS: DON’T ABANDON UKRAINIANS
Resources
- Print WANTED posters of President Putin and Children’s Rights Commissioner Lvova-Belova
- Activist sign to print at home
- Interview about Ukraine with AIUSA’s Daniel Balson by WRFI human rights show
- June 30, 2022: ‘Children’: The Attack on the Donetsk Regional Academic Drama Theatre in Mariupol, Ukraine
- Report: ‘Anyone Can Die At Any Time’ Indiscriminate Attacks by Russian Forces in Kharkiv, Ukraine
- Social Video – Amnesty Invesitages Russian Air Strikes in Borodyanka, Ukraine
- List of Amnesty-verified attacks in Ukraine
- How Amnesty verifies military attacks in Ukraine
- Response to President Biden’s March 24 Announcement on Humanitarian Assistance
- Advocacy Letter to the U.S. Government
- “Brave” Solidarity Zoom Background
- Letter to the Russian Ambassador and Consuls General to the USA
- 360 Degree Images: Russian attacks on residential apartment buildings, Borodyanka, Ukraine
The Latest
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Russia/Ukraine: Latest Massive Missile Strike on Critical Infrastructure Is a War Crime
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Ukraine/Russia: Investigate Use of Anti-Personnel Mines Left After Russian Occupation as Possible War Crimes
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press releases
- September 30, 2022 Ukraine: Missile attack on humanitarian convoy in Zaporizhzhia further proof of Russia’s ‘utter disregard for civilian lives’
- September 16, 2022 Ukraine: Mass graves in Izium is a macabre reminder of the cost of Russian aggression
- August 4, 2022 Ukrainian Fighting Tactics Endanger Civilians
- August 11, 2022 UN Security Council Must Prioritize Accountability for Russian War Crimes in Ukraine
- August 18, 2022 AIUSA Statement to Amnesty International’s August 4 Press Release
- August 24, 2022 AIUSA Statement on Six-Month Anniversary of War in Ukraine
- August 26, 2022 Russian Sham Trials of Ukrainian Prisoners of War in Mariupol ‘Illegal and Unacceptable”
- July 6, 2022 Belarus: Free Student Jailed for 6.5 Years for Reposting Criticism of Ukraine War and Lukashenka
- July 7, 2022 Civilians in Ukraine Killed by ‘Reckless’ Russian Attacks on Serhiiva Apartment Block and Beach Resort
- July 8, 2022 Russia: Municipal Councillor Sentenced to Seven Years in Jail for Opposing the Ukraine War
- July 13, 2022 Russian Authorities Must Drop Case Against Ilya Yashin – Latest Victim of Clampdown on War Critics
- July 25 Russia: Charging 92 Members of Ukraine’s Military With ‘Crimes Against Humanity’ Brazenly Undermines Fair Trial Rights
- July 29, 2022 Ukraine: Russian Soldiers Filmed Viciously Attacking Ukrainian POW Must Face Justice
- June 12, 2022 Hundreds Killed in Relentless Russian Shelling of Kharkiv – New Investigation
- June 9, 2022 “Death Sentences” Against Three Foreign Members of Ukrainian Forces by Separatists’ “Courts” a Blatant Violation of International Law
- June 1, 2022
Russia: Release municipal councilor put on trial for criticizing Russian aggression in Ukraine
- June 29, 2022 Deadly Mariupol Theatre Strike in Ukraine ‘a Clear War Crime’ by Russian Forces – New Investigation
- May 27, 2022 Russia: Activist Mikhail Iosilevich jailed for collaborating with so called ‘undesirable’ organization
- May 17, 2022 The Rights of Ukrainian Prisoners of War from Azovstal Must be Respected
- May 11, 2022 Russia: Educators fired, students indoctrinated — academia is the latest victim of the ongoing crackdown
- May 6, 2022 Russian Forces Must Face Justice for War Crimes in Kyiv Oblast – New Investigation
- April 22, 2022 Prominent Russian Opposition Activist Faces up to 15 Years in Prison for Sharing Information About the War in Ukraine
- April 21, 2022 Amnesty International USA “Uniting for Ukraine” but Urges Administration to Do More to Protect Ukrainians and All People Fleeing Conflict
- April 14, 2022 Release Russian Journalists Detained Over Critical Coverage of Ukraine Invasion
- April 13, 2022 Artist Detained in Russia Amid Clampdown on Anti-War Feminists
- April 11, 2022 New Evidence of Abuses in Poland & Belarus Highlights ‘Hypocrisy’ of Unequal Treatment of Asylum-Seekers
- April 8, 2022 Authorities Close Down Amnesty International’s Moscow Office
- April 7, 2022 Russian Forces Extrajudicially Executing Civilians in Ukraine in Apparent War Crimes – New Testimony
- April 4, 2022 Apparent War Crimes by Russian Forces in Bucha, Ukraine Must Be Investigated
- April 1, 2022 Ukraine: Russia’s Cruel Siege Warfare Tactics Unlawfully Killing Civilians – New Testimony and Investigation
march 15-31
- March 30, 2022 Russian Authorities Launch Witch-Hunt to Catch Anyone Sharing Anti-War Views
- March 24, 2022 Ukraine: Activists across the globe call on Russia to end its all-out assault on human rights
- March 24, 2022 “Everything is on fire”: One month since the Russian invasion of Ukraine
- March 24, 2022 Ukraine and Russia: Amnesty’s Key Recommendations for EU Leaders
- March 22, 2022 Russian Opposition Leader Aleksei Navalny Sentenced to 9 Years in Prison in Cynical Deprivation of His Human Rights
- March 22, 2022 Polish Authorities Must Act to Protect People Fleeing Ukraine From Further Suffering
- March 17, 2022 Europe: Call to Action. The Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights of Women and Girls and Marginalized Populations Affected by the Conflict in Ukraine
- March 16, 2022 Beleaguered Town of Izium at Breaking Point After Constant Attack from Russian Forces – New Testimony
- March 15, 2022 Protesting Live on TV Is an Act of Great Courage, Not a Crime
- March 15, 2022 Russia’s Withdrawal From Council of Europe a Tragedy for Victims of Kremlin’s Abuses
MARCH 1-15
- March 11, 2022 Russian Authorities Block Amnesty International’s Russian-Language Website
- March 10, 2022 US Support for International Investigation Into War Crimes Important First Step Toward Justice for Victims
- March 10, 2022 Humanitarian Corridors for Ukrainian Civilians Fleeing Russian Attacks Must Provide Safety – New Testimonies
- March 10, 2022 Kremlin’s Ruthless Crackdown Stifles Independent Journalism and Anti-War Movement
- March 9, 2022 Russian ‘dumb bomb’ air strike killed civilians in Chernihiv – new investigation and testimony
- March 7, 2022 Prisoners of War in the Russian Invasion of Ukraine Must Be Protected from Public Curiosity Under Geneva Convention
- March 4, 2022 Organizations Welcome TPS for Ukraine and Urge TPS Designation for Other Countries in Extreme Conflict
- March 3, 2022 Temporary Protection Is Needed for Everyone Fleeing Ukraine
- March 1, 2022 Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Is an Act of Aggression and Human Rights Catastrophe
february 15-28
- Feb 28, 2022 Kremlin Censors Media and Disperses Protesters Opposed to Ukraine Invasion in Russia
- Feb 27, 2022 Cluster Munitions Kill Child and Two Other Civilians Taking Shelter at Preschool in Ukraine
- Feb 25, 2022 Russian Military Commits Indiscriminate Attacks During the Invasion of Ukraine
- Feb 24, 2022 Soaring Concern for Human Rights and Human Lives as Russia Invades Ukraine
- Feb 23, 2022 Human Rights Must Be Protected in Ukraine as Risk for Further Conflict with Russia Escalates
SOCIAL MEDIA
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We’re now in building 359 in Borodyanka, Ukraine. This is where most of the people died after Russian air strikes hit eight residential buildings on 1st and 2nd March 2022. More than 22 people died in this building, some of them were in their apartments… pic.twitter.com/CE3Y9EfyP6
— Amnesty International (@amnesty) May 6, 2022
People around the world have been protesting Russia’s invasion of #Ukraine, and still are. The UN General Assembly members must step up. Lives, safety and well-being of millions of civilians is at stake. pic.twitter.com/ZDoqq5MnBe
— Amnesty International USA (@amnestyusa) February 27, 2022
“The responsibility to support refugees and asylum seekers cannot fall exclusively on Europeans. The US constantly talks about the need to show solidarity in various spheres; there’s a need for solidarity in support for asylum seekers.” – @DanBalson https://t.co/0rL2YQY3rw
— Amnesty International USA (@amnestyusa) February 25, 2022
BREAKING: Soaring concern for human rights and human lives as Russia invades Ukraine
Said @amnesty Secretary General @AgnesCallamard: https://t.co/dvLTftomXw
— Amnesty International USA (@amnestyusa) February 24, 2022