The Trump administration has called for an end to the war in Ukraine. Various proposals for ceasefires and negotiations have been put forward. Yet the interests of the people who have suffered from the war, who live under occupation or in captivity, have received little attention. How can a peace process address their need for security, restitution, and justice? What international instruments are there to ensure accountability and protection? What would a lasting and just peace look like?
Oleksandra Matviichuk, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and Head of Ukraine´s Center for Civil Liberties, is among the world’s most respected human rights defenders. Since the Nobel ceremony in Oslo in 2022, Ms Matviichuk has spoken on several prestigious platforms worldwide with the message: ‘People are not numbers. We must ensure justice for all.’
Mathilde Fasting from Civita will lead a conversation with Ms Matviichuk, followed by a Q&A session.
Prior to the talk, the Norwegian Helsinki Committee, will present the work they do documenting war crimes in Ukraine since 2014 together with local partners. They will also present a series of fact sheets that provides insights into the Russian occupation forces’ modus operandi, including systematic use of torture and inhuman treatment, and the broader consequences of occupation and war on Ukrainian society.
Refreshments will be served.
The event is a cooperation between the Norwegian Helsinki Committee and Civita.
