Reports

Since Russia launched a military offensive against Ukraine on 24th February, civilians have been fleeing and displacement is rising sharply, especially as the capital, Kyiv, and other major cities, are under attack. The ongoing conflict may…

The current crisis unfolding in Ukraine is exacerbating existing humanitarian needs and creating new needs both inside the country and throughout the region. IOM’s Flash Appeal for Ukraine and Neighbouring Countries seeks to mobilize USD 350…

GENEVA (4 March 2022) – UN human rights experts today called for the protection of those with disabilities and older people caught up in the violence in Ukraine, saying they face heightened risk of injury and…

Donor community responds, raising S$2M in 1 week Rapid increase in humanitarian needs due to intensified hostilities Singapore, 4 March 2022 - The first tranche of aid from Singapore Red Cross’ earlier US$100,000 commitment has arrived in Ukraine,…

General Assembly Eleventh emergency special session Agenda item 5 Letter dated 28 February 2014 from the Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/2014/136) The General Assembly, Reaffirming the paramount importance of…

2 March 2022 – After weeks of heightened tensions and escalating conflict in eastern Ukraine, on 24 February the Russian Federation began a full-scale military intervention across the country. The armed violence escalated in at least…

Geneva, 3 March 2022 Mr President, Distinguished delegates, Ladies and gentlemen, I am delivering this statement on behalf of the Coordination Committee of Special Procedures. As the world continue to watch with despair the disastrous impact of the military attack…

49th session of the Human Rights Council Urgent debate on the situation of human rights in Ukraine stemming from the Russian aggression Statement by Michelle Bachelet, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights 3 March 2022 Distinguished President, Excellencies, Colleagues and Friends, One week…

Protection of Civilians • The protection situation in Ukraine is extremely volatile following the military offensive across the country. Between 24 February-01 March, the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) recorded 688 civilian casualties…

2 March 2022 Afternoon The Human Rights Council this afternoon continued its high-level segment, hearing from 19 dignitaries who spoke about Russia’s attack on Ukraine, human rights, and the COVID-19 pandemic, among other issues. Many speakers condemned the military…