As Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine approaches its fourth year, different scenarios for eventually finding peace and justice have emerged. During the war, attention has been drawn not only to the humanitarian impact of the conflict but also to the international crimes and human rights violations committed. Various international organizations and justice mechanisms may be mobilized to address these serious violations of international law.
Join us for this important event with experts and Ukrainian representatives to explore the following topics:
- How are international crimes and human rights violations in Ukraine investigated, and how do these efforts reflect the realities and injustices faced on the ground?
- What is life like for those who refuse to submit to Russia’s control in the territories currently under Russian occupation? How do systematic violations of human rights manifest in their daily lives, and what challenges do people face in seeking justice and support?
- How can we pursue accountability for international crimes in Ukraine through domestic and international mechanisms? In particular, how can the planned Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine contribute to this end?
Program
15.30 Registration and refreshments
16.00 Opening remarks
State Secretary Eivind Vad Petersson (Labour party)
16.10 What Actions is the UN Taking to Investigate International Crimes in Ukraine?
Erik Møse, Chair of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine
16.30 The Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine: Scope of Jurisdiction and Enforcement of Judgments
Anton Korynevych,Special Representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, responsible for the design of the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine
16.50: Systematic Denial of Fair Trial Rights: The case of Margaryta's husband, an OSCE official detained unjustly by the Russian Federation for over three and a half years.
Margaryta Shabanova, the wife of Dmytro Shabanov, Ukrainian OSCE official in detention
Advocacy for releasing is Ukranian Legal Advisroy Group.
17:00: Panel discussion: Human Rights Violations in Russian-Occupied Ukraine and the Role of the Special Tribunal
- Gaiane Nuridzhanian, UiT, Lawyer from Ukraine and previous lawyer at the European Court of Huma Rights
- Irene Suominen, Legal Adviser, Directorate of Legal Advice and Public International Law (DLAPIL), Council of Europe
- Kristian Jervell, Director General, Legal Department of Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Norway
- Moderator Geir Ulfstein, Professor emeritus, Department of Puplic and International Law, UiO
The event will be held in English.
The event is organized by the Norwegian Centre for Human Rights at the University of Oslo. See full program here.
If you have any questions about the event, please contact Katarina Lavrinenko Friis-Olsen atk.l.friis-olsen@nchr.uio.no
