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Human Rights Centre ZMINA

A non-governmental organisation, which aims to promote the human rights, the rule of law and the ideas of civil society in Ukraine.

Organization Team Activities

Events

“Ukraine and the Netherlands v. Russia”: representatives of the Ministry of Justice and the human rights community discussed the historic decision of the ECtHR
16 July

“Ukraine and the Netherlands v. Russia”: representatives of the Ministry of Justice and the human rights community discussed the historic decision of the ECtHR

Alena Lunova and Olha Kuryshko met with Italian Senators in Rome: Crimea, the tribunal and countering propaganda
11 July

Alena Lunova and Olha Kuryshko met with Italian Senators in Rome: Crimea, the tribunal and countering propaganda

The reports of the Human Rights Centre ZMINA were used as evidence in the ECtHR case “Ukraine and the Netherlands v. Russia”
11 July

The reports of the Human Rights Centre ZMINA were used as evidence in the ECtHR case “Ukraine and the Netherlands v. Russia”

The book by Crimean Tatar political prisoner Osman Arifmemetov was presented at the Sens bookstore in Kyiv
10 July

The book by Crimean Tatar political prisoner Osman Arifmemetov was presented at the Sens bookstore in Kyiv

“100 Difficult Questions on International Humanitarian Law and Simple Answers”: a new handbook for journalists has been released
10 July

“100 Difficult Questions on International Humanitarian Law and Simple Answers”: a new handbook for journalists has been released

Ukraine’s recovery policy must include Crimea and its residents — Alena Lunova in Rome
09 July

Ukraine’s recovery policy must include Crimea and its residents — Alena Lunova in Rome

Statements

15 July 2025

Stop using the justice system for political reprisals: statement by civil society organisations on the case of Vitalii Shabunin

07 July 2025

National unity is impossible without protection of the rights of victims of Russia’s armed aggression againts Ukraine

04 July 2025

Ukraine must support amendments to harmonise the jurisdiction of the ICC over the crime of aggression

01 July 2025

Statement to URC2025: we demand that the needs of Ukrainians in the temporarily occupied territories be taken into account

17 June 2025

Position of human rights defenders: the draft law on multiple citizenship creates threats for residents of the occupied territories

23 May 2025

We call for immediate interim measures against Hungary’s “Transparency of Public Life” bill

23 May 2025

Appeal on the need to amend the procedure for establishing the link between disability and war-related injuries

Announcements

31 July 2025

Side event at the Helsinki+50 conference: “Crimea: 11 years of occupation – restoring justice, reinforcing OSCE commitments”

Media about us

Preventing torture in war: insights from Ukrainian human rights defender
OMCT 15 July

Preventing torture in war: insights from Ukrainian human rights defender

Desperate to get its illegally detained civilians out of Russia, Kyiv offers Ukrainian collaborators in exchange
CNN 08 June

Desperate to get its illegally detained civilians out of Russia, Kyiv offers Ukrainian collaborators in exchange

Ukraine-Russia prisoner exchange leaves Crimeans behind amid humanitarian concerns
Межа 31 May

Ukraine-Russia prisoner exchange leaves Crimeans behind amid humanitarian concerns

Russian forces detaining, torturing Ukrainian civilians In Moscow-controlled territories, says report
Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty 22 May

Russian forces detaining, torturing Ukrainian civilians In Moscow-controlled territories, says report

Publications

“Become mayor or we will break your legs”: crimes against local authorities as a tool of Russian occupation policy

“Become mayor or we will break your legs”: crimes against local authorities as a tool of Russian occupation policy

Roadmap for the investigation of crimes against humanity committed by Russian forces in Ukraine

Roadmap for the investigation of crimes against humanity committed by Russian forces in Ukraine

Has the government lost important powers when liquidating the Ministry of Reintegration?

Has the government lost important powers when liquidating the Ministry of Reintegration?

How can lustration become one of the tools to overcome the consequences of Russian armed aggression against Ukraine?

How can lustration become one of the tools to overcome the consequences of Russian armed aggression against Ukraine?

Liability for collaborationism: how has judicial practice changed?

Liability for collaborationism: how has judicial practice changed?

Alternative report on the fulfilment by Ukraine of its international obligations under the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment

Alternative report on the fulfilment by Ukraine of its international obligations under the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment

Declaration under Article 124 of the Rome Statute: what could it mean for Ukraine?

Declaration under Article 124 of the Rome Statute: what could it mean for Ukraine?

Denial of the right to a fair trial as an international crime during Russia’s war against Ukraine: context, practice, law and prospects

Denial of the right to a fair trial as an international crime during Russia’s war against Ukraine: context, practice, law and prospects

European integration experience of the Western Balkans. Lessons for human rights defenders

European integration experience of the Western Balkans. Lessons for human rights defenders

How can Ukraine help Ukrainian prisoners deported to Russia return home?

How can Ukraine help Ukrainian prisoners deported to Russia return home?

Team

Tetiana Pechonchyk

Tetiana Pechonchyk

Head of Board

Anastasiia Lykholat

Anastasiia Lykholat

Program Director

Alena Lunova

Alena Lunova

Advocacy Director

Tetiana Zhukova

Tetiana Zhukova

Senior International Advocacy Manager

Iryna Zahorodnia

Iryna Zahorodnia

Communications Manager

Kateryna Halushka

Kateryna Halushka

Social Media Manager

Anastasia Sviderska

Anastasia Sviderska

TikTok Manager

Yelyzaveta Sokurenko

Yelyzaveta Sokurenko

Head of the International Crimes Documentation Department

Borys Petruniok

Borys Petruniok

Researcher and Analyst at the Documentation Department

Viktoria Sholokh

Viktoria Sholokh

Specialist in International Crimes Documentation

Viktoria Nesterenko

Viktoria Nesterenko

Project Manager

Iryna Yuzyk

Iryna Yuzyk

Project Manager

Onysiia Syniuk

Onysiia Syniuk

Legal Analyst

Diana Deputat

Diana Deputat

Legal Analyst

Olha Padiriakova

Olha Padiriakova

Editor-in-Chief

Yana Radchenko

Yana Radchenko

Journalist and News Feed Editor

Mykola Myrnyi

Mykola Myrnyi

Journalist and Photographer

Natalia Adamovych

Natalia Adamovych

Journalist

Liudmyla Tiahnyriadno

Liudmyla Tiahnyriadno

Journalist

Iryna Krushelnytska

Iryna Krushelnytska

Administrative Manager

Iryna Кomarova

Iryna Кomarova

Chief Accountant

Coalitions

Коаліція “Україна. П’ята ранку” OMCT SOS-Torture Network Коаліція «За Міжнародний кримінальний суд» Платформа «Громадянська солідарність» Платформа “Правозахисний порядок денний”

Donors

European Union European Commission U.S. Department of State Сzech Aid Transition Embassy of the Czech Republic in Ukraine Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs Government of Canada International Commission on Missing Persons Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH Strengthening Ukraine’s EU Accession in the Rule of Law UN Women Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund International Renaissance Foundation World Organisation Against Torture Front Line Defenders European Prison Litigation Network People in Need Agency for Legislative Initiatives
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