Citizens' appeals

In March 2023, the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights received 9,105 appeals, including 9,040 individual appeals and 65 collective appeals on violations of citizens' rights. The most common groups of applicants: The most common appeals by category of violated right.

Shooting for the words "Glory to Ukraine"

In March, Ukrainians were shocked by a video in which Russian soldiers shot a Ukrainian defender for saying "Glory to Ukraine." The shooting of a captured Ukrainian serviceman is a violation of the Geneva Conventions. When the words "Glory to Ukraine" evoke honor, respect and pride all over the world, Russians shoot for the Ukrainian slogan... It is very painful to watch what the occupiers are doing to our people. Ukraine's goal, as well as of the entire democratic world, is to bring the Russian Federation to justice. The video was sent to international partners and ombudsmen from different countries of the world as confirmation of yet another Russian war crime. (...)