Announcements
Events that have already taken place
Parliament’s lawmaking: Ukraine between the war and European integration
The side event “Parliament’s Lawmaking: Ukraine Between the War and European Integration” takes place on Tuesday, 17 March 2026, at 9:00 — 10:00 in the Bibliotheksaal on the margins of the OSCE Supplementary Human Dimension Meeting. It is organized by the Human Rights Centre ZMINA and the Netherlands Helsinki Committee.
UN HRC61 side event: Russia’s war on civilians in Ukraine
The side event “Russia’s War on Civilians in Ukraine” takes place on March 13, 2026, from 12:00 to 13:00 in Room IX on the margins of the 61st Session of the UN Human Rights Council.
CRIMEA: the home we are fighting for. Event in Kyiv to mark the Day of Resistance to the Occupation of Crimea
Tomorrow, February 26, Kyiv will host the event “CRIMEA: The Home We Are Fighting For.” This event is dedicated to the key challenges Ukraine has faced throughout 12 years of Crimea’s temporary occupation and the mechanisms the state is implementing to support Crimeans, preserve the heritage of Ukraine’s indigenous peoples, and maintain ties with the occupied territories.
The names of us: stories of national communities affected by the war — event at the Cafe Kyiv
An event “The Names of Us: Stories of National Communities Affected by the War” will take place in the framework of Cafe Kyiv 2026 in Berlin. It will be held at the Silent Stage on February 23, 14:00-14:45.
12 years of war: what the state must do in 2026 to protect the rights of people affected by the war
On 3 February 2026, the Coalition of organisations dealing with the protection of the rights of victims of armed aggression against Ukraine will present a Roadmap of draft laws and 17 priority steps in the field of human rights protection in the context of the armed aggression against Ukraine in 2026.
Side event at the UNHQ: consequences of human rights violations for civilians and children during eleven years of Russian occupation in Ukraine
The side event “Eleven Years of Russian Occupation in Ukraine: Consequences of Human Rights Violations for Civilians and Children” will take place on the margins of the UN General Assembly in New York with the support of the Permanent Mission of Lithuania to the UN and the Permanent Mission of Ukraine to the UN. The event will be held in CR-8, UNHQ, on December 2 at 13:15–14:30.
ASP24 Side Event: defending the ICC for all victims of atrocity crimes — through Ukraine’s lens
The side event “Through Ukraine’s Lens: Defending the ICC Now for All Victims of Atrocity Crimes” will take place on the margins of the Assembly of States Parties to the International Criminal Court in The Hague. The event will be held in Room Yangtze 1 on December 1 at 13:15.
Crimea Global 3.0 Begins Tomorrow
This Monday, 17 November, the Third International Conference Crimea Global. Holding On, Speaking Out will kick off in Kyiv — an event that brings together voices from around the world to deepen the understanding of Ukraine, its struggle for freedom, and Crimea’s place in the global context. It is a platform where international experts, human rights defenders, and journalists gather once again to discuss resistance, justice, and the experiences of regions facing violence and colonial pressure today.
Crimea Global 3.0: Holding On, Speaking Out — Scheduled for Next Week
We would like to remind you that on 17–18 November, the Third International Conference Crimea Global: Understanding Ukraine through the South will be held.
Third International Conference “Crimea Global: Understanding Ukraine through the South”
On 17–18 November 2025, Kyiv will host the Third International Conference “Crimea Global: Understanding Ukraine through the South.” This year’s event, held under the slogan “Holding On, Speaking Out,” will focus on strengthening Ukraine’s ties with countries of Asia, Africa, and Latin America through discussions of shared challenges, global security issues, and the consequences of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine.
Kyiv to host “Empty Chairs” campaign in support of illegally imprisoned, captured, and missing journalists and artists
On November 15 at 2 p.m. the human right action “Empty Chairs” will be held at Sophia Square in support of journalists, writers, cultural artists and human rights defenders who have gone missing, been imprisoned or are in captivity due to Russia’s war against Ukraine. The event is organized by PEN Ukraine and Center for Civil Liberties.
Side event at the Warsaw Human Dimension Conference 2025: denying a fair trial as an atrocity crime during Russia’s war against Ukraine
The side event “Denying a Fair Trial as an Atrocity Crime during Russia’s War against Ukraine” takes place on Friday, 10 October 2025, at 14:30-15:30 in the Krolewski room on the margins of the Warsaw Human Dimension Conference. It is organized by the Human Rights Centre ZMINA and Media Initiative for Human Rights with the support of the Czech Delegation to the OSCE, Human Rights House Foundation, and the Netherlands Helsinki Committee.
Side event at the Warsaw Human Dimension Conference 2025: patterns of repression in occupied territories of Ukraine
The side event “Patterns of repression in occupied territories of Ukraine: Human Rights and Humanitarian Perspectives” takes place on Tuesday, 7 October 2025, at 13:30-14:30 in the Opera room on the margins of the Warsaw Human Dimension Conference. It is organized by the Human Rights House Crimea and its member organizations, particularly Human Rights Centre ZMINA, Crimean Human Rights Group, Crimea SOS, CCE “Almenda” and Regional Center for Human Rights, with support of the Human Rights House Foundation.
Side event at the Warsaw Human Dimension Conference 2025: media freedom under Russia’s aggression in Ukraine
The side event “Targeting Truth: Media Freedom Under Russia’s Aggression in Ukraine” takes place on Tuesday, 7 October 2025, at 8:30-9:30 in the Krolewski room on the margins of the Warsaw Human Dimension Conference. It is organized by the Human Rights Centre ZMINA, Media Initiative for Human Rights, and Institute of Mass Information, with support of the UK Delegation to the OSCE, Human Rights House Foundation, and the Netherlands Helsinki Committee.
Side event at the UN HRC60: systemic abuses of economic, social, and cultural rights in the occupied territories of Ukraine
The side event “From Discrimination to Demographic Engineering: Systemic Abuses of Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights in the Occupied Territories of Ukraine” will take place on the margins of the 60th Session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva. The event will be held in Room V, Building A, on October 3 at 13:00. It is organized by the Permanent Mission of the Czech Republic, the Permanent Mission of the United Kingdom, the Permanent Mission of Ukraine, Human Rights Centre ZMINA, Crimea SOS, CCE “Almenda”, Regional Center for Human Rights, and Human Rights House Crimea.
Press conference: “Is the Government developing a policy for victims of war?”
On 18 September at 11:00 Kyiv time (10:00 CEST), the Ukraine Crisis Media Centre (UCMC) will host a press conference on the topic: “Is the Government Developing a Policy for Victims of War?”.
Side event at the Helsinki+50 conference: “Crimea: 11 years of occupation – restoring justice, reinforcing OSCE commitments”
A side event “Crimea: 11 years of occupation – restoring justice, reinforcing OSCE commitments” will take place during the Helsinki+50 Conference at Finlandia Hall on 31 July from 12:30 to 13:15. It will highlight Russia’s aggression against Ukraine since 2014, particularly the occupation of Crimea, as a direct challenge to the core principles and values of the Helsinki Final Act, as well as will underscore that collective OSCE action is essential to uphold the rules-based international order.
