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Showing Up on World Refugee Day

On this World Refugee Day, we need your support to help advocate for the needs of refugees and people seeking…

June 20, 2026

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I Was Injured on My Way Through a Warzone. Now I Am Advocating for Proper Body Armor for Women: Ukrainian War Veteran Natalia Lishchyshena on Fighting for Recognition and Change

Natalia Lishchyshena, veteran of the Russian-Ukrainian war, shares why protective equipment should be adapted for women in the military.

May 28, 2026

A large crowd of people cheering and holding mini LGBTQ+ flags in the air. Many are also holding up signs written in Ukrainian.
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Ukraine: Supreme Court Decision Recognizing Same-Sex Couple as Family Marks Important Step for LGBTI Rights

Ukraine's Supreme Court upholds ruling that recognizes same-sex couple as family, marking an important step for LGBTI rights.

March 12, 2026

A military tank covered in snow.
(Oleksandr Khomenko/Amnesty International)

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Ukraine: Four Years on from Russia’s Full-Scale Invasion, Unwavering Global Commitment to Justice is Paramount

Russia’s aggression has tested not only the resilience of Ukrainians, but also the resolve of the international community to ensure…

February 23, 2026

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Lera Burlakova: Solidarity is Not a Slogan Here in Ukraine. It is Infrastructure

To mark the anniversary of Russia’s invasion, Lera Burlakova from Amnesty International Ukraine reflects on living, working and raising a…

February 23, 2026

Photograph of an electricity blackout in Ukraine. All dark/black with a slight silhouette of a city landscape in the background.
(Oleksandr Khomenko/Amnesty International)

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Ukraine: New Testimonies Document Brutal Conditions for Civilians Amid Russian Attacks on Energy Infrastructure

Russia isn’t just waging a war of aggression, it is subjecting the entire Ukrainian civilian population to a campaign of…

February 10, 2026

Three women taping posters of male Ukrainian POWs on a white wall.
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Ukraine: Peace Plan Must Not Compromise on Justice or Accountability

Amnesty International urges negotiators to ensure that human rights and victims-focused justice are at the heart of any agreement.

November 25, 2025

Residential buildings in Ukraine plunged into darkness after a Russian strike.
Residential buildings plunged into darkness after a Russian strike during one of the earlier assaults on civilian infrastructure on October 2, 2025 (Ihor Kuznietsov/Global Images Ukraine via Getty Images)

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Russia/Ukraine: Blackout in Chernihiv Exposes Russia’s Unlawful Attacks on Civilian Infrastructure

Russia’s relentless attack that is destroying Ukraine’s energy system, which is indispensable to the survival of civilian population, is unlawful.

October 21, 2025

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USA/Russia: In Ukraine Talks With Putin, Trump Must Demand Justice, Accountability and an End to Human Rights Violations

U.S. President Donald Trump must put human rights and justice at the forefront of his Alaska meeting with Russian President…

August 15, 2025

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Ukraine: Civilians Killed in Indiscriminate Strikes on Sumy city as Russian Military Increase Attacks - New Research

These indiscriminate attacks must be investigated as war crimes.

June 23, 2025

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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