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Briefing on Crimea

Briefing on Crimea by human rights defenders at the UN in New York. Speakers include Tetiana Pechonchyk and Olga Skrypnyk.

Published: October 25, 2017

When: Friday, 27. October 2017 13:15 – 14:40
To: Saturday, 28. October 2017
Where: New York, United Nations

The human rights situation in Crimea has seriously deteriorated since the occupation by the Russian Federation. Russian-installed authorities have conducted a severe crackdown on civil society and political opponents. Russia has imposed its laws and justice system on the peninsula, and restrictions on public demonstrations, civil society organisations, the media, and others are routine.

Please note that UN accreditation is required in order to attend.

Documents:

27-10-2017 Briefing on Crimea

Side event flyer:
HUMAN RIGHTS IN CRIMEA
The situation of human rights in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol, Ukraine.

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