17 sep Panel discussion ”The Missing People of Russia’s War: Human Rights Violations and Paths to Justice”
Warm welcome to a panel discussion on the ongoing crisis of missing people in Ukraine, resulting from Russia’s unlawful war. According to Ukrainian authorities, an estimated 70,000 Ukrainians – including both civilians and military personnel – are currently missing. This discussion will address the difficult situation of the victims and their families, human rights violations associated with their disappearances, and while in Russian captivity. It will also explore the prospects for their return and the potential pathways to justice.
The panel will feature legal experts Kateryna Buriakovska and Mykhailo Romanov from the Kharkiv Human Rights Protection Group (KHPG), one of Ukraine’s oldest and most respected human rights organizations. The discussion will be moderated by Östgruppen.
This seminar is organized as part of a joint project ”Restore Human Rights for Victims of Russia’s War” between Östgruppen and KHPG, funded by the Swedish Institute.
Where: Världsbiblioteket, Solidaritetshuset, Tegelviksgatatan 40, Stockholm
When: Tuesday, September 23 at 18.00-19.30. A light (Ukrainian) dinner will be served starting at 17:30
How: To attend the event, please register by emailing info@ostgruppen.se, no later than September 19
Language: English
Photo: Anders Mattsson. The picture was taken during the trip to Ukraine within the framework of the project and shows the Mykolaiv Regional Administration Building, which was severely damaged in a Russian missile attack in 2022. In the foreground, a memorial site for the victims can be seen.