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Congress Must Push For Ukraine Peace Process that Addresses the Rights and Needs of People Affected

Letter to Congress is notable for the wide range of organizations it brings together around the urgent need to end…

May 20, 2025

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Ukraine: Establishment of the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression Must Ensure Victims-Centered Justice

The creation of the Special Tribunal is a step towards addressing the far too many accountability gaps confronting justice for…

May 14, 2025

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Russia/Ukraine: Ill-treatment of Ukrainians in Russian Captivity Amounts to War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity

The international community should use all its influence and tools to stop these heinous crimes under international law and ensure…

March 3, 2025

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Ukraine/Russia: Three Years Since Russia’s Full-Scale Invasion, Justice for Victims Must Be a Global Priority 

On the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion, we demand justice, accountability, and reparation.

February 24, 2025

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The Trump Administration Must Protect and Prioritize Human Rights in Ukraine

We're asking President Trump to take concrete steps to protect and prioritize human rights in Ukraine.

January 27, 2025

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Amnesty International USA Reaction to TPS Extensions for Venezuela, El Salvador, Ukraine, and Sudan

This action by the Biden administration not only recognizes the dire conditions in those countries, it provides a lifeline to…

January 10, 2025

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Russia/Ukraine: Latest Massive Missile Strike on Critical Infrastructure Is a War Crime

Deliberately attacking civilians objects and destroying infrastructure indispensable to the survival of the civilian population are war crimes.

November 29, 2024

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Ukraine: Biden’s Decision on Landmines is Dangerous 

Antipersonnel landmines are inherently indiscriminate weapons that maim and kill civilians long after conflicts end and shouldn’t have a place…

November 20, 2024

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Ukraine: Russian Strikes Amounting to War Crimes Continue to Kill and Injure Children

Amnesty International verified seventeen strikes in 2024 that caused child casualties, while field research revealed that Russian forces have deliberately…

November 18, 2024

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Ukraine/Russia: Teachers in Russian-Occupied Territories Coerced to Teach Russian Curriculum Through Threats and Violence

Ukrainian teachers in Russian-occupied territories have been faced with the agonizing choice between fleeing their homes or being forced to…

October 4, 2024

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Ukraine: Ratifying The Rome Statute A Welcome Step, But Limitations Must Be Addressed

Amnesty International welcomes Ukraine’s decision to ratify the Rome Statute. Ukraine’s full membership of the ICC is vital for the…

August 22, 2024

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Ukraine/Russia: Investigate Use of Anti-Personnel Mines Left After Russian Occupation as Possible War Crimes

Mines are scattered across the territory of Ukraine previously and currently occupied by Russian troops. They are a daily, deadly…

July 26, 2024