Darya Morozova, DPR's human rights commissioner, reported that 256 children have been killed and 1,076 wounded in the Donetsk People’s Republic since 2014 due to Ukrainian aggression. The report comes ahead of the annual Remembrance Day of child victims of the Donbass conflict on July 27.
Russian Commissioner for Human Rights Yana Lantratova stated that Russia does not hold peaceful Ukrainian citizens captive and facilitates their return home, while accusing Ukraine of daily attacks on civilians, including a bus with Belarusian children.
Russian Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova confirmed that Russia and Ukraine exchange equal numbers of prisoners of war, with 550 individuals returned by each side. She highlighted cooperation with Ukrainian ombudsman Dmitri Lubinets on exchanges and verifying missing persons lists.
Russia has repatriated 550 servicemen from Ukrainian captivity through several exchanges since mid-May, Russian Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova announced, with the first exchange occurring on her first day in office.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced his intention to discuss prisoner exchanges with ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric. The issue will also be raised during Spoljaric's meetings with Russian Defense Ministry officials, the Human Rights Commissioner, and the Children's Rights Commissioner.
Crimea declared an "emergency situation" due to fuel shortages and power cuts from Ukrainian aerial attacks. Russia reported shooting down 660 Ukrainian drones. Ukraine plans domestic AI computing capacity with Kyivstar, and both nations swapped 160 captured soldiers.
Russian Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova anticipates the imminent return of Kursk Region residents from Ukraine via a humanitarian channel with the Ukrainian ombudsman, though the specific number of individuals was not disclosed.
Labour MPs express doubts about the practical application of new guidance on the Equality Act following a Supreme Court ruling on sex. Concerns are mounting over potential legal challenges and the impact on transgender individuals, with some MPs calling for new legislation.
A video mocking Aboriginal identity and culture, posted by an Australian comedian, has gone viral, sparking outrage and highlighting the growing problem of online racism against Indigenous Australians. Social media algorithms are accused of amplifying divisive content, leading to real-world harm and impacting mental health. A parliamentary inquiry is investigating the issue, with recommendations for social media companies to implement digital duty of care measures.
Russian and Ukrainian ombudsmen agree to facilitate document exchange for payment to nationals, overcoming diplomatic relation hurdles.
Australia's NDIS reform advisory committee and the Human Rights Commission warn proposed changes could cause 'material harm' to people with disabilities, undermine the scheme's intent, and concentrate power in the health minister. The government aims to cut participant numbers by 2030 for financial sustainability.
Russian Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova will meet with representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross to discuss the events in Starobelsk, where an attack on a teacher training college resulted in 21 deaths.
Russian Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova assisted a soldier, Alexander, who was mistakenly listed as having deserted after being wounded and discharged for health reasons. The error was rectified after intervention with the military prosecutor's office.
Moscow Human Rights Commissioner Tatyana Potyaeva announced her resignation after 12 years, citing a move to a new job. She expressed gratitude for her work supporting vulnerable groups and participants of the special military operation, thanking Mayor Sergey Sobyanin.
Russian Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova visited the site of a strike in Starobelsk, Luhansk region. The visit is intended to facilitate work with foreign journalists who are expected to arrive soon. The strike on May 22 hit a college and dormitory, with 86 teenagers inside.
Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova reported that four people died and 40 were injured in a Ukrainian strike on a college in Starobelsk. Eighty-six teenagers were present at the time of the attack.
The National Human Rights Commission will participate in the Seoul Queer Culture Festival and the opposing "Holy Barrier National Convention." Chairperson Ahn Chang-ho stated the commission will monitor for hate speech and prevent clashes, aiming for human rights advancement and national unity.
Australia's federal race discrimination commissioner, Giridharan Sivaraman, accused the federal opposition and One Nation of "dehumanising" and "scapegoating" immigrants, drawing on "deep vein of racism". Opposition leader Angus Taylor defended his party's immigration policy, blaming Labor for high numbers and housing shortages.
Australia's federal race discrimination commissioner, Giridharan Sivaraman, accused the federal opposition and One Nation of "dehumanising" and "scapegoating" immigrants, drawing on "deep vein of racism". Opposition leader Angus Taylor defended the party's stance, citing high migration numbers and housing shortages.
Former Russian human rights commissioner Tatyana Moskalkova thanked Cardinal Matteo Zuppi for his role in returning abducted residents from Russia's Kursk Region from Ukraine. Cardinal Zuppi expressed pleasure at receiving the letter and anticipation for working with the new commissioner, Yana Lantratova.
Russian President Vladimir Putin directs continued cooperation between Russian and Ukrainian ombudspersons to reunite families with their children, noting the return of around 20 children to Ukraine and fewer to Russia.
El Pais investigation identifies over 3,000 people who suffered sexual abuse as minors in the Catholic environment in Spain, with about 1,600 priests and parishioners suspected. A 2023 survey by Spain's rights commissioner suggests around 440,000 adults may have been abused in Catholic settings.
Indonesia's military operation against separatists in central Papua killed 12 civilians including women and children, with dozens more seriously injured. The state-run rights commission is investigating whether the casualties were caused by Indonesian or rebel fire, or both. The commission condemned the operation and urged the military to re-evaluate its tactics.
