Category: Ukraine

  • MIL-OSI Europe: Press release – Joint statement on the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

    Source: European Parliament

    Joint statement by the President of the European Parliament, the President of the European Council and the President of the European Commission

    Three years ago Russia started its full-scale and illegal war of aggression against Ukraine. Russia’s brutal war deliberately targets civilian and critical infrastructure. The Ukrainian people have shown bravery in defending their country and the core principles of international law. We pay tribute to all those who have sacrificed their lives and have lost loved ones for Ukraine’s independence and freedom.

    Russia and its leadership bear sole responsibility for this war and the atrocities committed against the Ukrainian population. We continue to call for accountability for all war crimes and crimes against humanity committed. We welcome the recent steps made towards the establishment of a Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine.

    The European Union and its partners have acted swiftly and in unity to support Ukraine. The European Union has provided to Ukraine economic, humanitarian, financial and military assistance that totals to EUR 135 billion, with EUR 48.7 billion of military assistance. The European Union will continue to provide Ukraine with regular and predictable financial support, including reconstruction of the country after the war.

    Russia and its people are paying a price for their leader’s actions. Together with partners, we have imposed unprecedented sanctions against Russia and those complicit in the war and remain ready to increase the pressure on Russia to limit its ability to wage war. We are already using windfall profits from frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine’s defence industry and energy recovery. Today, we have adopted a sixteenth sanctions package to further increase collective pressure on Russia to end its war of aggression.

    In parallel, we have taken unprecedented actions at the EU level to ramp up European defence industry production, and we will continue to increase our capacity. This will allow us to step up our military support and cooperation with Ukraine while simultaneously strengthening our defence readiness and European sovereignty.

    Ukraine is part of our European family. Ukrainians have expressed their wish for a future within the European Union. We have acknowledged that by granting Ukraine the status of candidate country and launched accession negotiations. Ukraine has made significant progress in accession related reforms under the most challenging circumstances. We are already integrating Ukraine into the EU’s internal market. The future of Ukraine and its citizens lies within the European Union.

    In a challenging international and geopolitical environment, we stress the importance of maintaining transatlantic and global solidarity with Ukraine. We highlight the need to ensure the international community’s continued focus on supporting Ukraine in achieving a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace based on the Ukrainian peace formula.

    We stand firm with Ukraine, reaffirming that peace, security, and justice will prevail.

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Commission steps up support for Ukraine’s energy security and paves the way for full market integration

    Source: EuroStat – European Statistics

    European Commission Press release Brussels, 24 Feb 2025 This package will allow for the full coupling of Ukraine’s electricity market with the EU by early 2027, together with Moldova, as well as further integration in the EU gas sector, provided that Ukraine significantly accelerates the necessary market reforms.

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  • MIL-OSI United Nations: World’s ‘warmongers’ must stop, starting with Ukraine, UN chief tells Human Rights Council

    Source: United Nations 2

    Human Rights

    With no end to numerous protracted conflicts – not least in Ukraine, three years to the day since the full-scale Russian invasion – UN chief António Guterres on Monday scorned the world’s “warmongers” for trampling on people’s most fundamental rights.

    On the opening day of the Human Rights Council in Geneva, Secretary-General rounded on “warmongers who thumb their nose at international law, international humanitarian law and the UN Charter”.

    “One by one, human rights are being suffocated,” Mr. Guterres insisted, singling out the “autocrats crushing opposition because they fear what a truly empowered people would do”, amid “wars and violence that strip populations of their right to food, water and education”.

    And amid growing intolerance towards many of society’s most vulnerable and marginalized people – from indigenous peoples, to migrants, refugees, the LGBTQI+ community and persons with disabilities – the UN Secretary-General also criticized the voices of “division and anger” for whom human rights threaten their quest for “power, profit and control.”

    Echoing the UN chief’s concerns that human rights are “being pummelled hard”  today, putting at risk 80 years of multilateral cooperation embodied by Organizations, UN human rights chief Volker Türk warned that the international system “is going through a tectonic shift, and the human rights edifice we have built up so painstakingly over decades has never been under so much strain”.

    Beyond Ukraine, where Russian attacks have created “wanton destruction”, Mr. Türk told the Council’s Member States that the suffering borne by Gazans and Israelis since the Hamas-led attacks that sparked the war in October 2023 had been “unbearable”.

    The UN rights chief also repeated his call for an independent probe into grave violations of international law “committed by Israel in the course of its attacks across Gaza, and by Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups”.

    Mr. Türk also condemned as “completely unacceptable” any suggestion that people can be forced from their land – amid proposals floated by the United States that Gazans should be resettled outside the devastated Strip.

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: Secretary-General’s Remarks to the Human Rights Council [as delivered]

    Source: United Nations – English

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    Mr. President of the General Assembly, Mr. President of the Human Rights Council, High Commissioner,
    Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen,

    We begin this session under the weight of a grim milestone — the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, in violation of the UN charter.

    More than 12,600 civilians killed, with many more injured.

    Entire communities reduced to rubble.

    Hospitals and schools destroyed.

    We must spare no effort to bring an end to this conflict, and to achieve a just and lasting peace in line with the UN Charter, international law and General Assembly resolutions.

    Conflicts like the war in Ukraine exact a heavy toll.

    A toll on people. 

    A toll on fundamental principles like territorial integrity, sovereignty and the rule of law.

    And a toll on the vital business of this Council.

    Without respect for human rights — civil, cultural, economic, political and social — sustainable peace is a pipedream.

    And like this Council, human rights shine a light in the darkest places.

    Through your work, and the work of the High Commissioner’s Office around the world, you’re supporting brave human rights defenders risking persecution, detention and even death.

    You’re working with governments, civil society and others to strengthen action on human rights.

    And you’re supporting investigations and accountability.

    Five years ago, we launched our Call to Action for Human Rights, embedding human rights across the work of the United Nations around the world in close cooperation with our partners.

    I will continue supporting this important work, and the High Commissioner’s Office, as we fight for human rights everywhere.
    Excellencies,

    We have our work cut out for us. 

    Human rights are the oxygen of humanity.

    But one by one, human rights are being suffocated.  

    By autocrats, crushing opposition because they fear what a truly empowered people would do. 

    By a patriarchy that keeps girls out of school, and women at arm’s length from basic rights.

    By wars and violence that strip populations of their right to food, water and education.

    By warmongers who thumb their nose at international law, international humanitarian law and the UN Charter.  

    Human rights are being suffocated by the climate crisis.

    And by a morally bankrupt global financial system that too often obstructs the path to greater equality and sustainable development.

    By runaway technologies like Artificial Intelligence that hold great promise, but also the ability to violate human rights at the touch of a button.

    By growing intolerance against entire groups — from Indigenous peoples, to migrants and refugees, to the LGBTQI+ community, to persons with disabilities.  
    And by voices of division and anger who view human rights not as a boon to humanity, but as a barrier to the power, profit and control they seek.

    In short — human rights are on the ropes and being pummeled hard.

    This represents a direct threat to all of the hard-won mechanisms and systems established over the last 80 years to protect and advance human rights. 

    But as the recently adopted Pact for the Future reminds us, human rights are, in fact, a source of solutions.

    The Pact provides a playbook on how we can win the fight for human rights on several fronts.   

    First — human rights through peace and peace through human rights.

    Conflicts inflict human rights violations on a massive scale.

    In the Occupied Palestinian Territory, violations of human rights have skyrocketed since the horrific Hamas attacks of October 7 and the intolerable levels of death and destruction in Gaza.

    And I am gravely concerned by the rising violence in the occupied West Bank by Israeli settlers and other violations, as well as calls for annexation. We are witnessing a precarious ceasefire. We must avoid at all costs a resumption of hostilities. The people in Gaza have already suffered too much.

    It’s time for a permanent ceasefire, the dignified release of all remaining hostages, irreversible progress towards a two-State solution, an end to the occupation, and the establishment of an independent Palestinian State, with Gaza as an integral part.

    In Sudan, bloodshed, displacement and famine are engulfing the country.  

    The warring parties must take immediate action to protect civilians, uphold human rights, cease hostilities and forge peace.

    And domestic and international human rights monitoring and investigation mechanisms should be permitted to document what is happening on the ground.

    In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, we see a deadly whirlwind of violence and horrifying human rights abuses, amplified by the recent M23 offensive, supported by the Rwandan Defense Forces.  
    As more cities fall, the risk of a regional war rises. 
     
    It’s time to silence the guns. 
     
    It’s time for diplomacy and dialogue. 
     
    The recent joint summit in Tanzania offered a way forward with a renewed call for an immediate ceasefire.

    The sovereignty and territorial integrity of the DRC must be respected.

    The Congolese people deserve peace.

    In the Sahel, I call for a renewed regional dialogue to protect citizens from terrorism and systemic violations of human rights, and to create the conditions for sustainable development. 

    In Myanmar, the situation has grown far worse in the four years since the military seized power and arbitrarily detained members of the democratically elected government.

    We need greater cooperation to bring an end to the hostilities and forge a path towards an inclusive democratic transition and a return to civilian rule, allowing for the safe return of the Rohingya refugees.

    And in Haiti, we are seeing massive human rights violations — including more than a million people displaced, and children facing a horrific increase in sexual violence and recruitment into gangs.

    In the coming days, I will put forward proposals to the United Nations Security Council for greater stability and security for the people of Haiti — namely through an effective UN assistance mechanism to support the Multilateral Security Support mission, the national police and Haitian authorities.

    A durable solution requires a political process — led and owned by the Haitian people — that restores democratic institutions through elections.

    The Pact for the Future calls for peace processes and approaches rooted in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, international law and the UN Charter.

    It proposes specific actions to prioritize conflict prevention, mediation, resolution and peacebuilding.

    And it includes a commitment to tackle the root causes of conflict, which are so often enmeshed in denials of basic human needs and rights.  

    Second — the Pact for the Future advances human rights through development.

    The Sustainable Development Goals and human rights are fundamentally intertwined.

    They represent real human needs — health, food, water, education, decent work and social protection.

    With less than one-fifth of the Goals on track, the Pact calls for a massive acceleration through an SDG Stimulus, reforming the global financial architecture, and taking meaningful action for countries drowning in debt.

    This must include focused action to conquer the most widespread human rights abuse in history — inequality for women and girls.

    The Pact calls for investing in battling all forms of discrimination and violence against women and girls, and ensuring their meaningful participation and leadership across all walks of life.
    And along with the Declaration on Future Generations, the Pact calls for supporting the rights and futures of young people through decent work, removing barriers for youth participation, and enhancing training.

    And the Global Digital Compact calls on nations to champion young innovators, nurture entrepreneurial spirit, and equip the next generation with digital literacy and skills.
    Third — the Pact for the Future recognizes that the rule of law and human rights go hand-in-hand.

    The rule of law, when founded on human rights, is an essential pillar of protection.

    It shields the most vulnerable.

    It’s the first line of defense against crime and corruption.

    It supports fair, just and inclusive economies and societies.

    It holds perpetrators of human rights atrocities to account.

    It enables civic space for people to make their voices heard — and for journalists to carry out their essential work, free from interference or threats.

    And it reaffirms the world’s commitment to equal access to justice, good governance, and transparent and accountable institutions.   

    Quatrièmement, réaliser les droits humains grâce à l’action climatique.

    L’année dernière a été la plus chaude jamais enregistrée, et vient couronner la décennie la plus chaude jamais enregistrée.

    La hausse des températures, la fonte des glaciers et le réchauffement des océans ne peuvent mener qu’au désastre.

    Inondations, sécheresses, tempêtes meurtrières, famine, déplacements massifs : notre guerre contre la nature est aussi une guerre contre les droits humains.

    Nous devons prendre un autre chemin.

    Je salue les nombreux États Membres qui reconnaissent légalement le droit à un environnement sain, et j’appelle tous les pays à faire de même.

    Les gouvernements doivent tenir leur promesse d’élaborer cette année de nouveaux plans d’action nationaux pour le climat couvrant l’ensemble de l’économie, et ce bien avant la COP 30 qui se tiendra au Brésil.

    Ces plans doivent limiter la hausse de la température mondiale à 1,5 degré, notamment en accélérant la transition énergétique mondiale.

    Nous avons également besoin d’une augmentation massive des financements pour l’action climatique dans les pays en développement, afin de s’adapter au réchauffement de la planète, de réduire les émissions et d’accélérer la révolution des énergies renouvelables, qui offre d’énormes possibilités économiques.

    Nous devons nous opposer aux campagnes mensongères menées par de nombreux acteurs de l’industrie des combustibles fossiles et à ceux qui la font vivre et s’en rendent complices…

    Tout comme nous devons protéger et défendre les personnes qui sont en première ligne de la lutte pour une justice climatique.

    Et cinquièmement, réaliser les droits humains grâce à une gouvernance renforcée et améliorée des technologies.

    À l’heure où des technologies en rapide mutation s’immiscent dans tous les aspects de notre vie, je m’inquiète des risques qu’elles représentent pour les droits humains.

    Dans le meilleur des cas, les médias sociaux sont un lieu de rencontre où l’on peut échanger des idées et débattre avec respect.

    Mais ils peuvent aussi devenir un théâtre de confrontations enflammées et d’une ignorance flagrante.

    Un lieu où les poisons que sont la mésinformation, la désinformation, le racisme, la misogynie et les discours de haine sont non seulement tolérés, mais, bien souvent, encouragés.

    La violence verbale en ligne peut facilement se transformer en violence physique dans le monde réel.

    Les reculs récents en matière de vérification des faits et de modération de contenu sur les réseaux sociaux rouvrent grand la porte à plus de haine, plus de menaces et plus de violence.

    Que l’on ne s’y trompe pas.

    Ces reculs entraîneront une diminution de la liberté d’expression, et non une amplification – car les gens craignent de plus en plus de s’exprimer sur ces plateformes.

    Dans le même temps, la grande promesse de l’intelligence artificielle s’accompagne d’un risque insondable qui met en péril l’autonomie, l’identité et le contrôle humains – jusqu’aux droits humains.

    Face à ces menaces, le Pacte numérique mondial rassemble le monde entier pour veiller à ce que les droits humains ne soient pas sacrifiés sur l’autel de la technologie.

    Il s’agit notamment de collaborer avec les entreprises numériques et les décideurs politiques pour étendre le respect des droits humains à tous les recoins du cyberespace, en mettant notamment l’accent sur l’intégrité de l’information sur toutes les plateformes numériques.

    Les Principes mondiaux pour l’intégrité de l’information que j’ai lancés l’année dernière viendront étayer et orienter les efforts que nous déploierons en vue de créer un écosystème de l’information plus humain.

    Le Pacte numérique mondial comprend également le premier accord universel sur la gouvernance de l’intelligence artificielle qui donne voix au chapitre à tous les pays, ainsi que des engagements en matière de renforcement des capacités, visant à ce que tous les pays et toutes les personnes bénéficient du potentiel de l’intelligence artificielle.

    Pour cela, il faut investir dans l’accès à l’Internet à un prix abordable, dans les formations au numérique et dans les infrastructures ;

    Aider les pays en développement à utiliser l’intelligence artificielle pour développer les petites entreprises, améliorer les services publics et connecter les communautés à de nouveaux marchés.

    Et mettre les droits humains au centre des systèmes fondés sur l’intelligence artificielle.

    Les décisions du Pacte – d’établir un Groupe scientifique international indépendant et un Dialogue mondial régulier garantissant la participation de tous les pays dans l’élaboration de l’avenir de l’intelligence artificielle – constituent des avancées importantes. Il faut les concrétiser.

    Excellences,

    Mesdames et Messieurs,

    Nous pouvons mettre fin à l’asphyxie des droits humains en donnant vie au Pacte pour l’avenir et aux travaux de ce Conseil.

    Attelons-nous à cette tâche – ensemble. Nous n’avons pas un instant à perdre.

    Et je vous remercie.

    [all-English version]

    Mr. President of the General Assembly, Mr. President of the Human Rights Council, High Commissioner,
    Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen,

    We begin this session under the weight of a grim milestone — the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, in violation of the UN charter.

    More than 12,600 civilians killed, with many more injured.

    Entire communities reduced to rubble.

    Hospitals and schools destroyed.

    We must spare no effort to bring an end to this conflict, and to achieve a just and lasting peace in line with the UN Charter, international law and General Assembly resolutions.

    Conflicts like the war in Ukraine exact a heavy toll.

    A toll on people. 

    A toll on fundamental principles like territorial integrity, sovereignty and the rule of law.

    And a toll on the vital business of this Council.

    Without respect for human rights — civil, cultural, economic, political and social — sustainable peace is a pipedream.

    And like this Council, human rights shine a light in the darkest places.

    Through your work, and the work of the High Commissioner’s Office around the world, you’re supporting brave human rights defenders risking persecution, detention and even death.

    You’re working with governments, civil society and others to strengthen action on human rights.

    And you’re supporting investigations and accountability.

    Five years ago, we launched our Call to Action for Human Rights, embedding human rights across the work of the United Nations around the world in close cooperation with our partners.

    I will continue supporting this important work, and the High Commissioner’s Office, as we fight for human rights everywhere.
    Excellencies,

    We have our work cut out for us. 

    Human rights are the oxygen of humanity.

    But one by one, human rights are being suffocated.  

    By autocrats, crushing opposition because they fear what a truly empowered people would do. 

    By a patriarchy that keeps girls out of school, and women at arm’s length from basic rights.

    By wars and violence that strip populations of their right to food, water and education.

    By warmongers who thumb their nose at international law, international humanitarian law and the UN Charter.  

    Human rights are being suffocated by the climate crisis.

    And by a morally bankrupt global financial system that too often obstructs the path to greater equality and sustainable development.

    By runaway technologies like Artificial Intelligence that hold great promise, but also the ability to violate human rights at the touch of a button.

    By growing intolerance against entire groups — from Indigenous peoples, to migrants and refugees, to the LGBTQI+ community, to persons with disabilities.  
    And by voices of division and anger who view human rights not as a boon to humanity, but as a barrier to the power, profit and control they seek.

    In short — human rights are on the ropes and being pummeled hard.

    This represents a direct threat to all of the hard-won mechanisms and systems established over the last 80 years to protect and advance human rights. 

    But as the recently adopted Pact for the Future reminds us, human rights are, in fact, a source of solutions.

    The Pact provides a playbook on how we can win the fight for human rights on several fronts.   

    First — human rights through peace and peace through human rights.

    Conflicts inflict human rights violations on a massive scale.

    In the Occupied Palestinian Territory, violations of human rights have skyrocketed since the horrific Hamas attacks of October 7 and the intolerable levels of death and destruction in Gaza.

    And I am gravely concerned by the rising violence in the occupied West Bank by Israeli settlers and other violations, as well as calls for annexation. We are witnessing a precarious ceasefire. We must avoid at all costs a resumption of hostilities. The people in Gaza have already suffered too much.

    It’s time for a permanent ceasefire, the dignified release of all remaining hostages, irreversible progress towards a two-State solution, an end to the occupation, and the establishment of an independent Palestinian State, with Gaza as an integral part.

    In Sudan, bloodshed, displacement and famine are engulfing the country.  

    The warring parties must take immediate action to protect civilians, uphold human rights, cease hostilities and forge peace.

    And domestic and international human rights monitoring and investigation mechanisms should be permitted to document what is happening on the ground.

    In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, we see a deadly whirlwind of violence and horrifying human rights abuses, amplified by the recent M23 offensive, supported by the Rwandan Defense Forces.  
    As more cities fall, the risk of a regional war rises. 
     
    It’s time to silence the guns. 
     
    It’s time for diplomacy and dialogue. 
     
    The recent joint summit in Tanzania offered a way forward with a renewed call for an immediate ceasefire.

    The sovereignty and territorial integrity of the DRC must be respected.

    The Congolese people deserve peace.

    In the Sahel, I call for a renewed regional dialogue to protect citizens from terrorism and systemic violations of human rights, and to create the conditions for sustainable development. 

    In Myanmar, the situation has grown far worse in the four years since the military seized power and arbitrarily detained members of the democratically elected government.

    We need greater cooperation to bring an end to the hostilities and forge a path towards an inclusive democratic transition and a return to civilian rule, allowing for the safe return of the Rohingya refugees.

    And in Haiti, we are seeing massive human rights violations — including more than a million people displaced, and children facing a horrific increase in sexual violence and recruitment into gangs.

    In the coming days, I will put forward proposals to the United Nations Security Council for greater stability and security for the people of Haiti — namely through an effective UN assistance mechanism to support the Multilateral Security Support mission, the national police and Haitian authorities.

    A durable solution requires a political process — led and owned by the Haitian people — that restores democratic institutions through elections.

    The Pact for the Future calls for peace processes and approaches rooted in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, international law and the UN Charter.

    It proposes specific actions to prioritize conflict prevention, mediation, resolution and peacebuilding.

    And it includes a commitment to tackle the root causes of conflict, which are so often enmeshed in denials of basic human needs and rights.  

    Second — the Pact for the Future advances human rights through development.

    The Sustainable Development Goals and human rights are fundamentally intertwined.

    They represent real human needs — health, food, water, education, decent work and social protection.

    With less than one-fifth of the Goals on track, the Pact calls for a massive acceleration through an SDG Stimulus, reforming the global financial architecture, and taking meaningful action for countries drowning in debt.

    This must include focused action to conquer the most widespread human rights abuse in history — inequality for women and girls.

    The Pact calls for investing in battling all forms of discrimination and violence against women and girls, and ensuring their meaningful participation and leadership across all walks of life.
    And along with the Declaration on Future Generations, the Pact calls for supporting the rights and futures of young people through decent work, removing barriers for youth participation, and enhancing training.

    And the Global Digital Compact calls on nations to champion young innovators, nurture entrepreneurial spirit, and equip the next generation with digital literacy and skills.
    Third — the Pact for the Future recognizes that the rule of law and human rights go hand-in-hand.

    The rule of law, when founded on human rights, is an essential pillar of protection.

    It shields the most vulnerable.

    It’s the first line of defense against crime and corruption.

    It supports fair, just and inclusive economies and societies.

    It holds perpetrators of human rights atrocities to account.

    It enables civic space for people to make their voices heard — and for journalists to carry out their essential work, free from interference or threats.

    And it reaffirms the world’s commitment to equal access to justice, good governance, and transparent and accountable institutions.

    Fourth — human rights through climate action.   

    Last year was the hottest on record — capping the hottest decade on record.

    Rising heat, melting glaciers and hotter oceans are a recipe for disaster.  

    Floods, droughts, deadly storms, hunger, mass displacement — our war on nature is also a war on human rights.

    We must choose a different path.

    I salute the many Member States who legally recognize the right to a healthy environment — and I call on all countries to do the same.

    Governments must keep their promise to produce new, economy-wide national climate action plans this year, well ahead of COP30 in Brazil.

    Those plans must limit the rise in global temperature to 1.5 degrees — including by accelerating the global energy transition.   

    We also need a surge in finance for climate action in developing countries, to adapt to global heating, slash emissions and accelerate the renewables revolution, which represents a massive economic opportunity.  

    We must stand up to the misleading campaign of many in the fossil fuel industry and its enablers who are aiding and abetting this madness, while also protecting and defending those on the front lines of climate justice.

    And fifth — human rights through stronger, better governance of technology.

    As fast-moving technologies expand into every aspect of our lives, I am deeply concerned about human rights being undermined.

    At its best, social media is a meeting ground for people to exchange ideas and spark respectful debate.

    But it can also be an arena of fiery combat and blatant ignorance.

    A place where the poisons of misinformation, disinformation, racism, misogyny and hate speech are not only tolerated — but often encouraged.

    Verbal violence online can easily spill into physical violence in real life. 

    Recent rollbacks on social media fact-checking and content moderation are re-opening the floodgates to more hate, more threats, and more violence.

    Make no mistake.

    These rollbacks will lead to less free speech, not more, as people become increasingly fearful to engage on these platforms.

    Meanwhile, the great promise of Artificial Intelligence is matched by limitless peril to undermine human autonomy, human identity, human control — and yes, human rights.

    In the face of these threats, the Global Digital Compact brings the world together to ensure that human rights are not sacrificed on the altar of technology.

    This includes working with digital companies and policymakers to extend human rights to every corner of cyberspace — including a new focus on information integrity across digital platforms.

    The Global Principles for Information Integrity I launched last year will support and inform this work as we push for a more humane information ecosystem.

    The Global Digital Compact also includes the first universal agreement on the governance of AI that brings every country to the table and commitments on capacity-building, so all countries and people benefit from AI’s potential.

    By investing in affordable internet, digital literacy, and infrastructure.

    By helping developing countries use AI to grow small businesses, improve public services, and connect communities to new markets.

    And by placing human rights at the centre of AI-driven systems.

    The Pact’s decisions to create an Independent International Scientific Panel on AI and an ongoing Global Dialogue that ensure all countries have a voice in shaping its future are important steps forward. We must implement them.

    Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen,

    We can help end the suffocation of human rights by breathing life into the Pact for the Future and the work of this Council. 

    Let’s do that together. We don’t have a moment to lose.

    And I thank you.

    [all-French translation]

    L’ouverture de la présente session coïncide avec un sinistre jalon : le troisième anniversaire de l’invasion de l’Ukraine par la Russie, en violation de la Charte des Nations Unies.

    Plus de 12 600 civils ont été tués et bien plus encore ont été blessés.

    Des communautés entières ont été anéanties.

    Des hôpitaux et des écoles ne sont plus que décombres.

    Nous ne devons ménager aucun effort pour mettre un terme à ce conflit et parvenir à une paix juste et durable, conformément à la Charte des Nations Unies, au droit international et aux résolutions de l’Assemblée générale.

    Les conflits comme la guerre en Ukraine prélèvent un lourd tribut.

    Ils déciment les populations.

    Ils érodent les principes fondamentaux que sont l’intégrité territoriale, la souveraineté et l’état de droit.

    Ils sapent les activités vitales de ce Conseil.

    Sans le respect des droits humains – qu’ils soient civils, culturels, économiques, politiques ou sociaux – la paix durable n’est qu’une chimère.

    Et comme ce Conseil, les droits humains sont une source de lumière dans l’obscurité la plus profonde.

    Grâce à vos travaux et à ceux que le Haut-Commissariat mène dans le monde entier, vous soutenez les défenseurs et défenseuses des droits humains qui, avec courage, risquent la persécution, la détention et même la mort.

    Vous travaillez avec les gouvernements, la société civile et d’autres acteurs pour renforcer l’action en faveur des droits humains.

    Et vous apportez votre soutien aux mécanismes d’enquête et d’établissement des responsabilités.

    Il y a cinq ans, nous avons lancé notre appel à l’action en faveur des droits humains, l’objectif étant d’intégrer les droits humains dans toutes les activités des Nations Unies menées à travers le monde, en étroite collaboration avec nos partenaires.

    Je continuerai d’apporter mon appui à ces travaux importants, ainsi qu’au Haut-Commissariat, dans notre lutte pour les droits humains partout dans le monde.

    Excellences,

    Nous avons du pain sur la planche.

    Les droits humains sont l’oxygène de l’humanité.

    Mais ils sont asphyxiés, les uns après les autres.

    Par les autocrates, qui écrasent l’opposition parce qu’ils craignent ce dont serait capable un peuple ayant pleinement les moyens d’agir.

    Par le patriarcat, qui empêche les filles d’aller à l’école et les femmes de jouir de leurs droits fondamentaux.

    Par les guerres et la violence, qui privent les populations de leur droit à l’alimentation, à l’eau, et à l’éducation.

    Par les bellicistes, qui se rient du droit international, du droit international humanitaire et de la Charte des Nations Unies.

    Les droits humains sont asphyxiés par la crise climatique.

    Par un système financier mondial en faillite morale, qui fait trop souvent obstacle à une plus grande égalité et au développement durable.

    Par des technologies incontrôlables comme l’intelligence artificielle, qui suscitent de grands espoirs mais recèlent aussi la capacité de violer les droits humains en un seul clic.

    Par une intolérance croissante à l’égard de groupes entiers, qu’il s’agisse des peuples autochtones, des migrants et réfugiés, de la communauté LGBTQI+, ou encore des personnes handicapées.

    Et par les discours de ceux qui, prêchant la division et la colère, considèrent les droits humains non pas comme un bienfait pour l’humanité, mais comme un obstacle au pouvoir, au profit et au contrôle qu’ils convoitent.

    En bref, les droits humains, sous le coup d’attaques vicieuses, sont dans leurs derniers retranchements.

    Cette situation représente une menace directe pour tous les mécanismes et systèmes établis de haute lutte au cours des 80 dernières années pour protéger et faire progresser les droits humains.

    Or, comme le rappelle le Pacte pour l’avenir adopté récemment, les droits humains sont, en fait, une source de solutions.

    Le Pacte définit les mesures que nous pouvons prendre pour gagner le combat pour les droits humains sur plusieurs fronts.

    Premièrement, réaliser les droits humains grâce à la paix et instaurer la paix grâce aux droits humains.

    Les conflits infligent des violations massives des droits humains.

    Dans le Territoire palestinien occupé, les violations des droits humains ont connu une hausse vertigineuse depuis les horribles attaques perpétrées par le Hamas le 7 octobre, et les niveaux intolérables de mort et de destruction à Gaza.

    Je suis gravement préoccupé par la montée des violences et des autres violations commises en Cisjordanie occupée par les colons israéliens, ainsi que par les appels à l’annexion. Nous assistons à un cessez-le-feu précaire. Nous devons éviter à tout prix une reprise des hostilités. La population de Gaza a déjà trop souffert.

    Il est temps d’instaurer un cessez-le-feu permanent, de libérer tous les otages restants, de réaliser des progrès irréversibles vers la solution des deux États, la fin l’occupation, et la création d’un État palestinien indépendant, dont Gaza ferait partie intégrante.

    Au Soudan, les bains de sang, les déplacements de population et la famine ravagent le pays.

    Les parties en conflit doivent prendre immédiatement des mesures pour protéger les civils, défendre les droits humains, cesser les hostilités et instaurer la paix.

    Les mécanismes nationaux et internationaux de surveillance et d’enquête en matière de droits humains devraient être autorisés à documenter ce qui se déroule sur le terrain.

    En République démocratique du Congo, nous sommes témoins d’un tourbillon mortel de violences et d’atroces violations des droits humains, amplifié par la récente offensive du M23, soutenue par les forces de défense rwandaises.

    Plus les villes tombent, plus le risque d’une guerre régionale augmente. 

    Il est temps de faire taire les armes.

    L’heure est à la diplomatie et au dialogue.

    Le récent sommet conjoint qui s’est tenu en Tanzanie a ouvert la voie en renouvelant l’appel à un cessez-le-feu immédiat.

    La souveraineté et l’intégrité territoriale de la RDC doivent être respectées.

    Le peuple congolais mérite la paix.

    Au Sahel, j’appelle à la reprise du dialogue régional afin de protéger les citoyens du terrorisme et des violations systémiques des droits humains et de créer les conditions du développement durable.

    Au Myanmar, la situation s’est considérablement aggravée au cours des quatre années qui se sont écoulées depuis que les militaires ont pris le pouvoir et détenu arbitrairement des membres du gouvernement démocratiquement élu.

    Il nous faut resserrer la coopération pour mettre fin aux hostilités et ouvrir la voie à une transition démocratique inclusive et au retour à un régime civil, permettant le retour en toute sécurité des réfugiés rohingyas.

    En Haïti, nous constatons des violations massives des droits humains : plus d’un million de personnes ont été déplacées et les enfants sont en proie à une augmentation effroyable des violences sexuelles et de l’enrôlement dans les gangs.

    Dans les jours à venir, je présenterai au Conseil de sécurité des Nations unies des propositions pour renforcer la stabilité et la sécurité du peuple haïtien, notamment par le biais d’un mécanisme d’assistance efficace des Nations unies destiné à soutenir la Mission multilatérale de soutien à la sécurité, à la police nationale et aux autorités haïtiennes.

    Une solution durable nécessite un processus politique – mené et pris en charge par le peuple haïtien – qui rétablisse les institutions démocratiques à travers des élections.

    Le Pacte pour l’avenir demande la mise en place de processus et de démarches pour la paix ancrés dans la Déclaration universelle des droits de l’Homme, le droit international et la Charte des Nations Unies.

    Le Pacte pour l’avenir appelle à des processus et des approches de paix fondés sur la Déclaration universelle des droits de l’homme, le droit international et la Charte des Nations unies.

    Il propose des mesures précises visant à privilégier la prévention des conflits, la médiation, le règlement des conflits et la consolidation de la paix.

    Il énonce également l’engagement pris de s’attaquer aux causes profondes des conflits, qui sont bien souvent liées au déni des besoins et des droits humains fondamentaux.

    Deuxièmement, le Pacte pour l’avenir fait progresser les droits humains grâce au développement.

    Les objectifs de développement durable et les droits humains sont intrinsèquement liés.

    Ils représentent des besoins humains réels : la santé, l’alimentation, l’eau, l’éducation, le travail décent et la protection sociale.

    Alors que moins d’un cinquième des objectifs sont en passe d’être réalisés, le Pacte appelle à une accélération massive des progrès grâce au plan de relance des objectifs de développement durable, à la réforme de
    l’architecture financière mondiale et à la prise de mesures réfléchies pour les pays qui croulent sous la dette.

    Il s’agit donc, notamment, de mener une action ciblée pour vaincre la violation des droits humains la plus répandue dans l’histoire : l’inégalité pour les femmes et les filles.

    Le Pacte appelle à investir pour lutter contre toutes les formes de discrimination et de violence à l’égard des femmes et des filles et pour permettre à celles-ci de participer véritablement à tous les domaines de la vie et d’y jouer un rôle moteur.

    Avec la Déclaration sur les générations futures, le Pacte appelle à défendre les droits et l’avenir des jeunes en promouvant le travail décent, en éliminant les obstacles à la participation des jeunes et en améliorant la formation.

    Le Pacte numérique mondial appelle tous les pays à soutenir les jeunes innovateurs, à cultiver l’esprit entrepreneurial et à doter la prochaine génération des connaissances et compétences numériques nécessaires.

    Troisièmement, le Pacte pour l’avenir établit que l’état de droit et les droits humains vont de pair.

    L’état de droit, lorsqu’il est fondé sur les droits humains, est un pilier essentiel de la protection.

    Il protège les plus vulnérables.

    C’est la première ligne de défense contre la criminalité et la corruption.

    Il favorise des économies et des sociétés équitables, justes et inclusives.

    Il oblige les auteurs d’atrocités commises en violation des droits humains à rendre compte de leurs actes.

    Il offre aux individus un espace civique où faire entendre leur voix et permet aux journalistes d’accomplir leur travail essentiel, à l’abri des ingérences et des menaces.

    Et il réaffirme l’engagement du monde en faveur de l’égalité d’accès à la justice, de la bonne gouvernance et d’institutions transparentes et responsables.

    Quatrièmement, réaliser les droits humains grâce à l’action climatique.

    L’année dernière a été la plus chaude jamais enregistrée, et vient couronner la décennie la plus chaude jamais enregistrée.

    La hausse des températures, la fonte des glaciers et le réchauffement des océans ne peuvent mener qu’au désastre.

    Inondations, sécheresses, tempêtes meurtrières, famine, déplacements massifs : notre guerre contre la nature est aussi une guerre contre les droits humains.

    Nous devons prendre un autre chemin.

    Je salue les nombreux États Membres qui reconnaissent légalement le droit à un environnement sain, et j’appelle tous les pays à faire de même.

    Les gouvernements doivent tenir leur promesse d’élaborer cette année de nouveaux plans d’action nationaux pour le climat couvrant l’ensemble de l’économie, et ce bien avant la COP 30 qui se tiendra au Brésil.

    Ces plans doivent limiter la hausse de la température mondiale à 1,5 degré, notamment en accélérant la transition énergétique mondiale.

    Nous avons également besoin d’une augmentation massive des financements pour l’action climatique dans les pays en développement, afin de s’adapter au réchauffement de la planète, de réduire les émissions et d’accélérer la révolution des énergies renouvelables, qui offre d’énormes possibilités économiques.

    Nous devons nous opposer aux campagnes mensongères menées par de nombreux acteurs de l’industrie des combustibles fossiles et à ceux qui la font vivre et s’en rendent complices…

    Tout comme nous devons protéger et défendre les personnes qui sont en première ligne de la lutte pour une justice climatique.

    Et cinquièmement, réaliser les droits humains grâce à une gouvernance renforcée et améliorée des technologies.

    À l’heure où des technologies en rapide mutation s’immiscent dans tous les aspects de notre vie, je m’inquiète des risques qu’elles représentent pour les droits humains.

    Dans le meilleur des cas, les médias sociaux sont un lieu de rencontre où l’on peut échanger des idées et débattre avec respect.

    Mais ils peuvent aussi devenir un théâtre de confrontations enflammées et d’une ignorance flagrante.

    Un lieu où les poisons que sont la mésinformation, la désinformation, le racisme, la misogynie et les discours de haine sont non seulement tolérés, mais, bien souvent, encouragés.

    La violence verbale en ligne peut facilement se transformer en violence physique dans le monde réel.

    Les reculs récents en matière de vérification des faits et de modération de contenu sur les réseaux sociaux rouvrent grand la porte à plus de haine, plus de menaces et plus de violence.

    Que l’on ne s’y trompe pas.

    Ces reculs entraîneront une diminution de la liberté d’expression, et non une amplification – car les gens craignent de plus en plus de s’exprimer sur ces plateformes.

    Dans le même temps, la grande promesse de l’intelligence artificielle s’accompagne d’un risque insondable qui met en péril l’autonomie, l’identité et le contrôle humains – jusqu’aux droits humains.

    Face à ces menaces, le Pacte numérique mondial rassemble le monde entier pour veiller à ce que les droits humains ne soient pas sacrifiés sur l’autel de la technologie.

    Il s’agit notamment de collaborer avec les entreprises numériques et les décideurs politiques pour étendre le respect des droits humains à tous les recoins du cyberespace, en mettant notamment l’accent sur l’intégrité de l’information sur toutes les plateformes numériques.

    Les Principes mondiaux pour l’intégrité de l’information que j’ai lancés l’année dernière viendront étayer et orienter les efforts que nous déploierons en vue de créer un écosystème de l’information plus humain.

    Le Pacte numérique mondial comprend également le premier accord universel sur la gouvernance de l’intelligence artificielle qui donne voix au chapitre à tous les pays, ainsi que des engagements en matière de renforcement des capacités, visant à ce que tous les pays et toutes les personnes bénéficient du potentiel de l’intelligence artificielle.

    Pour cela, il faut investir dans l’accès à Internet à un prix abordable, dans les formations au numérique et dans les infrastructures ;

    Aider les pays en développement à utiliser l’intelligence artificielle pour développer les petites entreprises, améliorer les services publics et connecter les communautés à de nouveaux marchés.

    Et mettre les droits humains au centre des systèmes fondés sur l’intelligence artificielle.

    Les décisions du Pacte – d’établir un Groupe scientifique international indépendant et un Dialogue mondial régulier garantissant la participation de tous les pays dans l’élaboration de l’avenir de l’intelligence artificielle – constituent des avancées importantes. Il faut les concrétiser.

    Excellences, Mesdames et Messieurs,

    Nous pouvons mettre fin à l’asphyxie des droits humains en donnant vie au Pacte pour l’avenir et aux travaux de ce Conseil.

    Attelons-nous à cette tâche – ensemble. Nous n’avons pas un instant à perdre.

    Et je vous remercie.

    MIL OSI Africa

  • MIL-OSI Europe: Palazzo Chigi’s main façade to be lit up for third anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine

    Source: Government of Italy (English)

    24 Febbraio 2025

    To mark the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Presidency of the Council of Ministers will light up the main façade of Palazzo Chigi with Ukraine’s national colours from 18:00 on Monday 24 February 2025 until 07:00 on Tuesday 25 February 2025.

    MIL OSI Europe News

  • MIL-OSI United Nations: Secretary-General’s Remarks to the Human Rights Council [as delivered]

    Source: United Nations secretary general

    [Scroll down for all-English and all-French versions]

    Mr. President of the General Assembly, Mr. President of the Human Rights Council, High Commissioner,
    Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen,

    We begin this session under the weight of a grim milestone — the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, in violation of the UN charter.

    More than 12,600 civilians killed, with many more injured.

    Entire communities reduced to rubble.

    Hospitals and schools destroyed.

    We must spare no effort to bring an end to this conflict, and to achieve a just and lasting peace in line with the UN Charter, international law and General Assembly resolutions.

    Conflicts like the war in Ukraine exact a heavy toll.

    A toll on people. 

    A toll on fundamental principles like territorial integrity, sovereignty and the rule of law.

    And a toll on the vital business of this Council.

    Without respect for human rights — civil, cultural, economic, political and social — sustainable peace is a pipedream.

    And like this Council, human rights shine a light in the darkest places.

    Through your work, and the work of the High Commissioner’s Office around the world, you’re supporting brave human rights defenders risking persecution, detention and even death.

    You’re working with governments, civil society and others to strengthen action on human rights.

    And you’re supporting investigations and accountability.

    Five years ago, we launched our Call to Action for Human Rights, embedding human rights across the work of the United Nations around the world in close cooperation with our partners.

    I will continue supporting this important work, and the High Commissioner’s Office, as we fight for human rights everywhere.
    Excellencies,

    We have our work cut out for us. 

    Human rights are the oxygen of humanity.

    But one by one, human rights are being suffocated.  

    By autocrats, crushing opposition because they fear what a truly empowered people would do. 

    By a patriarchy that keeps girls out of school, and women at arm’s length from basic rights.

    By wars and violence that strip populations of their right to food, water and education.

    By warmongers who thumb their nose at international law, international humanitarian law and the UN Charter.  

    Human rights are being suffocated by the climate crisis.

    And by a morally bankrupt global financial system that too often obstructs the path to greater equality and sustainable development.

    By runaway technologies like Artificial Intelligence that hold great promise, but also the ability to violate human rights at the touch of a button.

    By growing intolerance against entire groups — from Indigenous peoples, to migrants and refugees, to the LGBTQI+ community, to persons with disabilities.  
    And by voices of division and anger who view human rights not as a boon to humanity, but as a barrier to the power, profit and control they seek.

    In short — human rights are on the ropes and being pummeled hard.

    This represents a direct threat to all of the hard-won mechanisms and systems established over the last 80 years to protect and advance human rights. 

    But as the recently adopted Pact for the Future reminds us, human rights are, in fact, a source of solutions.

    The Pact provides a playbook on how we can win the fight for human rights on several fronts.   

    First — human rights through peace and peace through human rights.

    Conflicts inflict human rights violations on a massive scale.

    In the Occupied Palestinian Territory, violations of human rights have skyrocketed since the horrific Hamas attacks of October 7 and the intolerable levels of death and destruction in Gaza.

    And I am gravely concerned by the rising violence in the occupied West Bank by Israeli settlers and other violations, as well as calls for annexation. We are witnessing a precarious ceasefire. We must avoid at all costs a resumption of hostilities. The people in Gaza have already suffered too much.

    It’s time for a permanent ceasefire, the dignified release of all remaining hostages, irreversible progress towards a two-State solution, an end to the occupation, and the establishment of an independent Palestinian State, with Gaza as an integral part.

    In Sudan, bloodshed, displacement and famine are engulfing the country.  

    The warring parties must take immediate action to protect civilians, uphold human rights, cease hostilities and forge peace.

    And domestic and international human rights monitoring and investigation mechanisms should be permitted to document what is happening on the ground.

    In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, we see a deadly whirlwind of violence and horrifying human rights abuses, amplified by the recent M23 offensive, supported by the Rwandan Defense Forces.  
    As more cities fall, the risk of a regional war rises. 
     
    It’s time to silence the guns. 
     
    It’s time for diplomacy and dialogue. 
     
    The recent joint summit in Tanzania offered a way forward with a renewed call for an immediate ceasefire.

    The sovereignty and territorial integrity of the DRC must be respected.

    The Congolese people deserve peace.

    In the Sahel, I call for a renewed regional dialogue to protect citizens from terrorism and systemic violations of human rights, and to create the conditions for sustainable development. 

    In Myanmar, the situation has grown far worse in the four years since the military seized power and arbitrarily detained members of the democratically elected government.

    We need greater cooperation to bring an end to the hostilities and forge a path towards an inclusive democratic transition and a return to civilian rule, allowing for the safe return of the Rohingya refugees.

    And in Haiti, we are seeing massive human rights violations — including more than a million people displaced, and children facing a horrific increase in sexual violence and recruitment into gangs.

    In the coming days, I will put forward proposals to the United Nations Security Council for greater stability and security for the people of Haiti — namely through an effective UN assistance mechanism to support the Multilateral Security Support mission, the national police and Haitian authorities.

    A durable solution requires a political process — led and owned by the Haitian people — that restores democratic institutions through elections.

    The Pact for the Future calls for peace processes and approaches rooted in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, international law and the UN Charter.

    It proposes specific actions to prioritize conflict prevention, mediation, resolution and peacebuilding.

    And it includes a commitment to tackle the root causes of conflict, which are so often enmeshed in denials of basic human needs and rights.  

    Second — the Pact for the Future advances human rights through development.

    The Sustainable Development Goals and human rights are fundamentally intertwined.

    They represent real human needs — health, food, water, education, decent work and social protection.

    With less than one-fifth of the Goals on track, the Pact calls for a massive acceleration through an SDG Stimulus, reforming the global financial architecture, and taking meaningful action for countries drowning in debt.

    This must include focused action to conquer the most widespread human rights abuse in history — inequality for women and girls.

    The Pact calls for investing in battling all forms of discrimination and violence against women and girls, and ensuring their meaningful participation and leadership across all walks of life.
    And along with the Declaration on Future Generations, the Pact calls for supporting the rights and futures of young people through decent work, removing barriers for youth participation, and enhancing training.

    And the Global Digital Compact calls on nations to champion young innovators, nurture entrepreneurial spirit, and equip the next generation with digital literacy and skills.
    Third — the Pact for the Future recognizes that the rule of law and human rights go hand-in-hand.

    The rule of law, when founded on human rights, is an essential pillar of protection.

    It shields the most vulnerable.

    It’s the first line of defense against crime and corruption.

    It supports fair, just and inclusive economies and societies.

    It holds perpetrators of human rights atrocities to account.

    It enables civic space for people to make their voices heard — and for journalists to carry out their essential work, free from interference or threats.

    And it reaffirms the world’s commitment to equal access to justice, good governance, and transparent and accountable institutions.   

    Quatrièmement, réaliser les droits humains grâce à l’action climatique.

    L’année dernière a été la plus chaude jamais enregistrée, et vient couronner la décennie la plus chaude jamais enregistrée.

    La hausse des températures, la fonte des glaciers et le réchauffement des océans ne peuvent mener qu’au désastre.

    Inondations, sécheresses, tempêtes meurtrières, famine, déplacements massifs : notre guerre contre la nature est aussi une guerre contre les droits humains.

    Nous devons prendre un autre chemin.

    Je salue les nombreux États Membres qui reconnaissent légalement le droit à un environnement sain, et j’appelle tous les pays à faire de même.

    Les gouvernements doivent tenir leur promesse d’élaborer cette année de nouveaux plans d’action nationaux pour le climat couvrant l’ensemble de l’économie, et ce bien avant la COP 30 qui se tiendra au Brésil.

    Ces plans doivent limiter la hausse de la température mondiale à 1,5 degré, notamment en accélérant la transition énergétique mondiale.

    Nous avons également besoin d’une augmentation massive des financements pour l’action climatique dans les pays en développement, afin de s’adapter au réchauffement de la planète, de réduire les émissions et d’accélérer la révolution des énergies renouvelables, qui offre d’énormes possibilités économiques.

    Nous devons nous opposer aux campagnes mensongères menées par de nombreux acteurs de l’industrie des combustibles fossiles et à ceux qui la font vivre et s’en rendent complices…

    Tout comme nous devons protéger et défendre les personnes qui sont en première ligne de la lutte pour une justice climatique.

    Et cinquièmement, réaliser les droits humains grâce à une gouvernance renforcée et améliorée des technologies.

    À l’heure où des technologies en rapide mutation s’immiscent dans tous les aspects de notre vie, je m’inquiète des risques qu’elles représentent pour les droits humains.

    Dans le meilleur des cas, les médias sociaux sont un lieu de rencontre où l’on peut échanger des idées et débattre avec respect.

    Mais ils peuvent aussi devenir un théâtre de confrontations enflammées et d’une ignorance flagrante.

    Un lieu où les poisons que sont la mésinformation, la désinformation, le racisme, la misogynie et les discours de haine sont non seulement tolérés, mais, bien souvent, encouragés.

    La violence verbale en ligne peut facilement se transformer en violence physique dans le monde réel.

    Les reculs récents en matière de vérification des faits et de modération de contenu sur les réseaux sociaux rouvrent grand la porte à plus de haine, plus de menaces et plus de violence.

    Que l’on ne s’y trompe pas.

    Ces reculs entraîneront une diminution de la liberté d’expression, et non une amplification – car les gens craignent de plus en plus de s’exprimer sur ces plateformes.

    Dans le même temps, la grande promesse de l’intelligence artificielle s’accompagne d’un risque insondable qui met en péril l’autonomie, l’identité et le contrôle humains – jusqu’aux droits humains.

    Face à ces menaces, le Pacte numérique mondial rassemble le monde entier pour veiller à ce que les droits humains ne soient pas sacrifiés sur l’autel de la technologie.

    Il s’agit notamment de collaborer avec les entreprises numériques et les décideurs politiques pour étendre le respect des droits humains à tous les recoins du cyberespace, en mettant notamment l’accent sur l’intégrité de l’information sur toutes les plateformes numériques.

    Les Principes mondiaux pour l’intégrité de l’information que j’ai lancés l’année dernière viendront étayer et orienter les efforts que nous déploierons en vue de créer un écosystème de l’information plus humain.

    Le Pacte numérique mondial comprend également le premier accord universel sur la gouvernance de l’intelligence artificielle qui donne voix au chapitre à tous les pays, ainsi que des engagements en matière de renforcement des capacités, visant à ce que tous les pays et toutes les personnes bénéficient du potentiel de l’intelligence artificielle.

    Pour cela, il faut investir dans l’accès à l’Internet à un prix abordable, dans les formations au numérique et dans les infrastructures ;

    Aider les pays en développement à utiliser l’intelligence artificielle pour développer les petites entreprises, améliorer les services publics et connecter les communautés à de nouveaux marchés.

    Et mettre les droits humains au centre des systèmes fondés sur l’intelligence artificielle.

    Les décisions du Pacte – d’établir un Groupe scientifique international indépendant et un Dialogue mondial régulier garantissant la participation de tous les pays dans l’élaboration de l’avenir de l’intelligence artificielle – constituent des avancées importantes. Il faut les concrétiser.

    Excellences,

    Mesdames et Messieurs,

    Nous pouvons mettre fin à l’asphyxie des droits humains en donnant vie au Pacte pour l’avenir et aux travaux de ce Conseil.

    Attelons-nous à cette tâche – ensemble. Nous n’avons pas un instant à perdre.

    Et je vous remercie.

    [all-English version]

    Mr. President of the General Assembly, Mr. President of the Human Rights Council, High Commissioner,
    Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen,

    We begin this session under the weight of a grim milestone — the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, in violation of the UN charter.

    More than 12,600 civilians killed, with many more injured.

    Entire communities reduced to rubble.

    Hospitals and schools destroyed.

    We must spare no effort to bring an end to this conflict, and to achieve a just and lasting peace in line with the UN Charter, international law and General Assembly resolutions.

    Conflicts like the war in Ukraine exact a heavy toll.

    A toll on people. 

    A toll on fundamental principles like territorial integrity, sovereignty and the rule of law.

    And a toll on the vital business of this Council.

    Without respect for human rights — civil, cultural, economic, political and social — sustainable peace is a pipedream.

    And like this Council, human rights shine a light in the darkest places.

    Through your work, and the work of the High Commissioner’s Office around the world, you’re supporting brave human rights defenders risking persecution, detention and even death.

    You’re working with governments, civil society and others to strengthen action on human rights.

    And you’re supporting investigations and accountability.

    Five years ago, we launched our Call to Action for Human Rights, embedding human rights across the work of the United Nations around the world in close cooperation with our partners.

    I will continue supporting this important work, and the High Commissioner’s Office, as we fight for human rights everywhere.
    Excellencies,

    We have our work cut out for us. 

    Human rights are the oxygen of humanity.

    But one by one, human rights are being suffocated.  

    By autocrats, crushing opposition because they fear what a truly empowered people would do. 

    By a patriarchy that keeps girls out of school, and women at arm’s length from basic rights.

    By wars and violence that strip populations of their right to food, water and education.

    By warmongers who thumb their nose at international law, international humanitarian law and the UN Charter.  

    Human rights are being suffocated by the climate crisis.

    And by a morally bankrupt global financial system that too often obstructs the path to greater equality and sustainable development.

    By runaway technologies like Artificial Intelligence that hold great promise, but also the ability to violate human rights at the touch of a button.

    By growing intolerance against entire groups — from Indigenous peoples, to migrants and refugees, to the LGBTQI+ community, to persons with disabilities.  
    And by voices of division and anger who view human rights not as a boon to humanity, but as a barrier to the power, profit and control they seek.

    In short — human rights are on the ropes and being pummeled hard.

    This represents a direct threat to all of the hard-won mechanisms and systems established over the last 80 years to protect and advance human rights. 

    But as the recently adopted Pact for the Future reminds us, human rights are, in fact, a source of solutions.

    The Pact provides a playbook on how we can win the fight for human rights on several fronts.   

    First — human rights through peace and peace through human rights.

    Conflicts inflict human rights violations on a massive scale.

    In the Occupied Palestinian Territory, violations of human rights have skyrocketed since the horrific Hamas attacks of October 7 and the intolerable levels of death and destruction in Gaza.

    And I am gravely concerned by the rising violence in the occupied West Bank by Israeli settlers and other violations, as well as calls for annexation. We are witnessing a precarious ceasefire. We must avoid at all costs a resumption of hostilities. The people in Gaza have already suffered too much.

    It’s time for a permanent ceasefire, the dignified release of all remaining hostages, irreversible progress towards a two-State solution, an end to the occupation, and the establishment of an independent Palestinian State, with Gaza as an integral part.

    In Sudan, bloodshed, displacement and famine are engulfing the country.  

    The warring parties must take immediate action to protect civilians, uphold human rights, cease hostilities and forge peace.

    And domestic and international human rights monitoring and investigation mechanisms should be permitted to document what is happening on the ground.

    In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, we see a deadly whirlwind of violence and horrifying human rights abuses, amplified by the recent M23 offensive, supported by the Rwandan Defense Forces.  
    As more cities fall, the risk of a regional war rises. 
     
    It’s time to silence the guns. 
     
    It’s time for diplomacy and dialogue. 
     
    The recent joint summit in Tanzania offered a way forward with a renewed call for an immediate ceasefire.

    The sovereignty and territorial integrity of the DRC must be respected.

    The Congolese people deserve peace.

    In the Sahel, I call for a renewed regional dialogue to protect citizens from terrorism and systemic violations of human rights, and to create the conditions for sustainable development. 

    In Myanmar, the situation has grown far worse in the four years since the military seized power and arbitrarily detained members of the democratically elected government.

    We need greater cooperation to bring an end to the hostilities and forge a path towards an inclusive democratic transition and a return to civilian rule, allowing for the safe return of the Rohingya refugees.

    And in Haiti, we are seeing massive human rights violations — including more than a million people displaced, and children facing a horrific increase in sexual violence and recruitment into gangs.

    In the coming days, I will put forward proposals to the United Nations Security Council for greater stability and security for the people of Haiti — namely through an effective UN assistance mechanism to support the Multilateral Security Support mission, the national police and Haitian authorities.

    A durable solution requires a political process — led and owned by the Haitian people — that restores democratic institutions through elections.

    The Pact for the Future calls for peace processes and approaches rooted in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, international law and the UN Charter.

    It proposes specific actions to prioritize conflict prevention, mediation, resolution and peacebuilding.

    And it includes a commitment to tackle the root causes of conflict, which are so often enmeshed in denials of basic human needs and rights.  

    Second — the Pact for the Future advances human rights through development.

    The Sustainable Development Goals and human rights are fundamentally intertwined.

    They represent real human needs — health, food, water, education, decent work and social protection.

    With less than one-fifth of the Goals on track, the Pact calls for a massive acceleration through an SDG Stimulus, reforming the global financial architecture, and taking meaningful action for countries drowning in debt.

    This must include focused action to conquer the most widespread human rights abuse in history — inequality for women and girls.

    The Pact calls for investing in battling all forms of discrimination and violence against women and girls, and ensuring their meaningful participation and leadership across all walks of life.
    And along with the Declaration on Future Generations, the Pact calls for supporting the rights and futures of young people through decent work, removing barriers for youth participation, and enhancing training.

    And the Global Digital Compact calls on nations to champion young innovators, nurture entrepreneurial spirit, and equip the next generation with digital literacy and skills.
    Third — the Pact for the Future recognizes that the rule of law and human rights go hand-in-hand.

    The rule of law, when founded on human rights, is an essential pillar of protection.

    It shields the most vulnerable.

    It’s the first line of defense against crime and corruption.

    It supports fair, just and inclusive economies and societies.

    It holds perpetrators of human rights atrocities to account.

    It enables civic space for people to make their voices heard — and for journalists to carry out their essential work, free from interference or threats.

    And it reaffirms the world’s commitment to equal access to justice, good governance, and transparent and accountable institutions.

    Fourth — human rights through climate action.   

    Last year was the hottest on record — capping the hottest decade on record.

    Rising heat, melting glaciers and hotter oceans are a recipe for disaster.  

    Floods, droughts, deadly storms, hunger, mass displacement — our war on nature is also a war on human rights.

    We must choose a different path.

    I salute the many Member States who legally recognize the right to a healthy environment — and I call on all countries to do the same.

    Governments must keep their promise to produce new, economy-wide national climate action plans this year, well ahead of COP30 in Brazil.

    Those plans must limit the rise in global temperature to 1.5 degrees — including by accelerating the global energy transition.   

    We also need a surge in finance for climate action in developing countries, to adapt to global heating, slash emissions and accelerate the renewables revolution, which represents a massive economic opportunity.  

    We must stand up to the misleading campaign of many in the fossil fuel industry and its enablers who are aiding and abetting this madness, while also protecting and defending those on the front lines of climate justice.

    And fifth — human rights through stronger, better governance of technology.

    As fast-moving technologies expand into every aspect of our lives, I am deeply concerned about human rights being undermined.

    At its best, social media is a meeting ground for people to exchange ideas and spark respectful debate.

    But it can also be an arena of fiery combat and blatant ignorance.

    A place where the poisons of misinformation, disinformation, racism, misogyny and hate speech are not only tolerated — but often encouraged.

    Verbal violence online can easily spill into physical violence in real life. 

    Recent rollbacks on social media fact-checking and content moderation are re-opening the floodgates to more hate, more threats, and more violence.

    Make no mistake.

    These rollbacks will lead to less free speech, not more, as people become increasingly fearful to engage on these platforms.

    Meanwhile, the great promise of Artificial Intelligence is matched by limitless peril to undermine human autonomy, human identity, human control — and yes, human rights.

    In the face of these threats, the Global Digital Compact brings the world together to ensure that human rights are not sacrificed on the altar of technology.

    This includes working with digital companies and policymakers to extend human rights to every corner of cyberspace — including a new focus on information integrity across digital platforms.

    The Global Principles for Information Integrity I launched last year will support and inform this work as we push for a more humane information ecosystem.

    The Global Digital Compact also includes the first universal agreement on the governance of AI that brings every country to the table and commitments on capacity-building, so all countries and people benefit from AI’s potential.

    By investing in affordable internet, digital literacy, and infrastructure.

    By helping developing countries use AI to grow small businesses, improve public services, and connect communities to new markets.

    And by placing human rights at the centre of AI-driven systems.

    The Pact’s decisions to create an Independent International Scientific Panel on AI and an ongoing Global Dialogue that ensure all countries have a voice in shaping its future are important steps forward. We must implement them.

    Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen,

    We can help end the suffocation of human rights by breathing life into the Pact for the Future and the work of this Council. 

    Let’s do that together. We don’t have a moment to lose.

    And I thank you.

    [all-French translation]

    L’ouverture de la présente session coïncide avec un sinistre jalon : le troisième anniversaire de l’invasion de l’Ukraine par la Russie, en violation de la Charte des Nations Unies.

    Plus de 12 600 civils ont été tués et bien plus encore ont été blessés.

    Des communautés entières ont été anéanties.

    Des hôpitaux et des écoles ne sont plus que décombres.

    Nous ne devons ménager aucun effort pour mettre un terme à ce conflit et parvenir à une paix juste et durable, conformément à la Charte des Nations Unies, au droit international et aux résolutions de l’Assemblée générale.

    Les conflits comme la guerre en Ukraine prélèvent un lourd tribut.

    Ils déciment les populations.

    Ils érodent les principes fondamentaux que sont l’intégrité territoriale, la souveraineté et l’état de droit.

    Ils sapent les activités vitales de ce Conseil.

    Sans le respect des droits humains – qu’ils soient civils, culturels, économiques, politiques ou sociaux – la paix durable n’est qu’une chimère.

    Et comme ce Conseil, les droits humains sont une source de lumière dans l’obscurité la plus profonde.

    Grâce à vos travaux et à ceux que le Haut-Commissariat mène dans le monde entier, vous soutenez les défenseurs et défenseuses des droits humains qui, avec courage, risquent la persécution, la détention et même la mort.

    Vous travaillez avec les gouvernements, la société civile et d’autres acteurs pour renforcer l’action en faveur des droits humains.

    Et vous apportez votre soutien aux mécanismes d’enquête et d’établissement des responsabilités.

    Il y a cinq ans, nous avons lancé notre appel à l’action en faveur des droits humains, l’objectif étant d’intégrer les droits humains dans toutes les activités des Nations Unies menées à travers le monde, en étroite collaboration avec nos partenaires.

    Je continuerai d’apporter mon appui à ces travaux importants, ainsi qu’au Haut-Commissariat, dans notre lutte pour les droits humains partout dans le monde.

    Excellences,

    Nous avons du pain sur la planche.

    Les droits humains sont l’oxygène de l’humanité.

    Mais ils sont asphyxiés, les uns après les autres.

    Par les autocrates, qui écrasent l’opposition parce qu’ils craignent ce dont serait capable un peuple ayant pleinement les moyens d’agir.

    Par le patriarcat, qui empêche les filles d’aller à l’école et les femmes de jouir de leurs droits fondamentaux.

    Par les guerres et la violence, qui privent les populations de leur droit à l’alimentation, à l’eau, et à l’éducation.

    Par les bellicistes, qui se rient du droit international, du droit international humanitaire et de la Charte des Nations Unies.

    Les droits humains sont asphyxiés par la crise climatique.

    Par un système financier mondial en faillite morale, qui fait trop souvent obstacle à une plus grande égalité et au développement durable.

    Par des technologies incontrôlables comme l’intelligence artificielle, qui suscitent de grands espoirs mais recèlent aussi la capacité de violer les droits humains en un seul clic.

    Par une intolérance croissante à l’égard de groupes entiers, qu’il s’agisse des peuples autochtones, des migrants et réfugiés, de la communauté LGBTQI+, ou encore des personnes handicapées.

    Et par les discours de ceux qui, prêchant la division et la colère, considèrent les droits humains non pas comme un bienfait pour l’humanité, mais comme un obstacle au pouvoir, au profit et au contrôle qu’ils convoitent.

    En bref, les droits humains, sous le coup d’attaques vicieuses, sont dans leurs derniers retranchements.

    Cette situation représente une menace directe pour tous les mécanismes et systèmes établis de haute lutte au cours des 80 dernières années pour protéger et faire progresser les droits humains.

    Or, comme le rappelle le Pacte pour l’avenir adopté récemment, les droits humains sont, en fait, une source de solutions.

    Le Pacte définit les mesures que nous pouvons prendre pour gagner le combat pour les droits humains sur plusieurs fronts.

    Premièrement, réaliser les droits humains grâce à la paix et instaurer la paix grâce aux droits humains.

    Les conflits infligent des violations massives des droits humains.

    Dans le Territoire palestinien occupé, les violations des droits humains ont connu une hausse vertigineuse depuis les horribles attaques perpétrées par le Hamas le 7 octobre, et les niveaux intolérables de mort et de destruction à Gaza.

    Je suis gravement préoccupé par la montée des violences et des autres violations commises en Cisjordanie occupée par les colons israéliens, ainsi que par les appels à l’annexion. Nous assistons à un cessez-le-feu précaire. Nous devons éviter à tout prix une reprise des hostilités. La population de Gaza a déjà trop souffert.

    Il est temps d’instaurer un cessez-le-feu permanent, de libérer tous les otages restants, de réaliser des progrès irréversibles vers la solution des deux États, la fin l’occupation, et la création d’un État palestinien indépendant, dont Gaza ferait partie intégrante.

    Au Soudan, les bains de sang, les déplacements de population et la famine ravagent le pays.

    Les parties en conflit doivent prendre immédiatement des mesures pour protéger les civils, défendre les droits humains, cesser les hostilités et instaurer la paix.

    Les mécanismes nationaux et internationaux de surveillance et d’enquête en matière de droits humains devraient être autorisés à documenter ce qui se déroule sur le terrain.

    En République démocratique du Congo, nous sommes témoins d’un tourbillon mortel de violences et d’atroces violations des droits humains, amplifié par la récente offensive du M23, soutenue par les forces de défense rwandaises.

    Plus les villes tombent, plus le risque d’une guerre régionale augmente. 

    Il est temps de faire taire les armes.

    L’heure est à la diplomatie et au dialogue.

    Le récent sommet conjoint qui s’est tenu en Tanzanie a ouvert la voie en renouvelant l’appel à un cessez-le-feu immédiat.

    La souveraineté et l’intégrité territoriale de la RDC doivent être respectées.

    Le peuple congolais mérite la paix.

    Au Sahel, j’appelle à la reprise du dialogue régional afin de protéger les citoyens du terrorisme et des violations systémiques des droits humains et de créer les conditions du développement durable.

    Au Myanmar, la situation s’est considérablement aggravée au cours des quatre années qui se sont écoulées depuis que les militaires ont pris le pouvoir et détenu arbitrairement des membres du gouvernement démocratiquement élu.

    Il nous faut resserrer la coopération pour mettre fin aux hostilités et ouvrir la voie à une transition démocratique inclusive et au retour à un régime civil, permettant le retour en toute sécurité des réfugiés rohingyas.

    En Haïti, nous constatons des violations massives des droits humains : plus d’un million de personnes ont été déplacées et les enfants sont en proie à une augmentation effroyable des violences sexuelles et de l’enrôlement dans les gangs.

    Dans les jours à venir, je présenterai au Conseil de sécurité des Nations unies des propositions pour renforcer la stabilité et la sécurité du peuple haïtien, notamment par le biais d’un mécanisme d’assistance efficace des Nations unies destiné à soutenir la Mission multilatérale de soutien à la sécurité, à la police nationale et aux autorités haïtiennes.

    Une solution durable nécessite un processus politique – mené et pris en charge par le peuple haïtien – qui rétablisse les institutions démocratiques à travers des élections.

    Le Pacte pour l’avenir demande la mise en place de processus et de démarches pour la paix ancrés dans la Déclaration universelle des droits de l’Homme, le droit international et la Charte des Nations Unies.

    Le Pacte pour l’avenir appelle à des processus et des approches de paix fondés sur la Déclaration universelle des droits de l’homme, le droit international et la Charte des Nations unies.

    Il propose des mesures précises visant à privilégier la prévention des conflits, la médiation, le règlement des conflits et la consolidation de la paix.

    Il énonce également l’engagement pris de s’attaquer aux causes profondes des conflits, qui sont bien souvent liées au déni des besoins et des droits humains fondamentaux.

    Deuxièmement, le Pacte pour l’avenir fait progresser les droits humains grâce au développement.

    Les objectifs de développement durable et les droits humains sont intrinsèquement liés.

    Ils représentent des besoins humains réels : la santé, l’alimentation, l’eau, l’éducation, le travail décent et la protection sociale.

    Alors que moins d’un cinquième des objectifs sont en passe d’être réalisés, le Pacte appelle à une accélération massive des progrès grâce au plan de relance des objectifs de développement durable, à la réforme de
    l’architecture financière mondiale et à la prise de mesures réfléchies pour les pays qui croulent sous la dette.

    Il s’agit donc, notamment, de mener une action ciblée pour vaincre la violation des droits humains la plus répandue dans l’histoire : l’inégalité pour les femmes et les filles.

    Le Pacte appelle à investir pour lutter contre toutes les formes de discrimination et de violence à l’égard des femmes et des filles et pour permettre à celles-ci de participer véritablement à tous les domaines de la vie et d’y jouer un rôle moteur.

    Avec la Déclaration sur les générations futures, le Pacte appelle à défendre les droits et l’avenir des jeunes en promouvant le travail décent, en éliminant les obstacles à la participation des jeunes et en améliorant la formation.

    Le Pacte numérique mondial appelle tous les pays à soutenir les jeunes innovateurs, à cultiver l’esprit entrepreneurial et à doter la prochaine génération des connaissances et compétences numériques nécessaires.

    Troisièmement, le Pacte pour l’avenir établit que l’état de droit et les droits humains vont de pair.

    L’état de droit, lorsqu’il est fondé sur les droits humains, est un pilier essentiel de la protection.

    Il protège les plus vulnérables.

    C’est la première ligne de défense contre la criminalité et la corruption.

    Il favorise des économies et des sociétés équitables, justes et inclusives.

    Il oblige les auteurs d’atrocités commises en violation des droits humains à rendre compte de leurs actes.

    Il offre aux individus un espace civique où faire entendre leur voix et permet aux journalistes d’accomplir leur travail essentiel, à l’abri des ingérences et des menaces.

    Et il réaffirme l’engagement du monde en faveur de l’égalité d’accès à la justice, de la bonne gouvernance et d’institutions transparentes et responsables.

    Quatrièmement, réaliser les droits humains grâce à l’action climatique.

    L’année dernière a été la plus chaude jamais enregistrée, et vient couronner la décennie la plus chaude jamais enregistrée.

    La hausse des températures, la fonte des glaciers et le réchauffement des océans ne peuvent mener qu’au désastre.

    Inondations, sécheresses, tempêtes meurtrières, famine, déplacements massifs : notre guerre contre la nature est aussi une guerre contre les droits humains.

    Nous devons prendre un autre chemin.

    Je salue les nombreux États Membres qui reconnaissent légalement le droit à un environnement sain, et j’appelle tous les pays à faire de même.

    Les gouvernements doivent tenir leur promesse d’élaborer cette année de nouveaux plans d’action nationaux pour le climat couvrant l’ensemble de l’économie, et ce bien avant la COP 30 qui se tiendra au Brésil.

    Ces plans doivent limiter la hausse de la température mondiale à 1,5 degré, notamment en accélérant la transition énergétique mondiale.

    Nous avons également besoin d’une augmentation massive des financements pour l’action climatique dans les pays en développement, afin de s’adapter au réchauffement de la planète, de réduire les émissions et d’accélérer la révolution des énergies renouvelables, qui offre d’énormes possibilités économiques.

    Nous devons nous opposer aux campagnes mensongères menées par de nombreux acteurs de l’industrie des combustibles fossiles et à ceux qui la font vivre et s’en rendent complices…

    Tout comme nous devons protéger et défendre les personnes qui sont en première ligne de la lutte pour une justice climatique.

    Et cinquièmement, réaliser les droits humains grâce à une gouvernance renforcée et améliorée des technologies.

    À l’heure où des technologies en rapide mutation s’immiscent dans tous les aspects de notre vie, je m’inquiète des risques qu’elles représentent pour les droits humains.

    Dans le meilleur des cas, les médias sociaux sont un lieu de rencontre où l’on peut échanger des idées et débattre avec respect.

    Mais ils peuvent aussi devenir un théâtre de confrontations enflammées et d’une ignorance flagrante.

    Un lieu où les poisons que sont la mésinformation, la désinformation, le racisme, la misogynie et les discours de haine sont non seulement tolérés, mais, bien souvent, encouragés.

    La violence verbale en ligne peut facilement se transformer en violence physique dans le monde réel.

    Les reculs récents en matière de vérification des faits et de modération de contenu sur les réseaux sociaux rouvrent grand la porte à plus de haine, plus de menaces et plus de violence.

    Que l’on ne s’y trompe pas.

    Ces reculs entraîneront une diminution de la liberté d’expression, et non une amplification – car les gens craignent de plus en plus de s’exprimer sur ces plateformes.

    Dans le même temps, la grande promesse de l’intelligence artificielle s’accompagne d’un risque insondable qui met en péril l’autonomie, l’identité et le contrôle humains – jusqu’aux droits humains.

    Face à ces menaces, le Pacte numérique mondial rassemble le monde entier pour veiller à ce que les droits humains ne soient pas sacrifiés sur l’autel de la technologie.

    Il s’agit notamment de collaborer avec les entreprises numériques et les décideurs politiques pour étendre le respect des droits humains à tous les recoins du cyberespace, en mettant notamment l’accent sur l’intégrité de l’information sur toutes les plateformes numériques.

    Les Principes mondiaux pour l’intégrité de l’information que j’ai lancés l’année dernière viendront étayer et orienter les efforts que nous déploierons en vue de créer un écosystème de l’information plus humain.

    Le Pacte numérique mondial comprend également le premier accord universel sur la gouvernance de l’intelligence artificielle qui donne voix au chapitre à tous les pays, ainsi que des engagements en matière de renforcement des capacités, visant à ce que tous les pays et toutes les personnes bénéficient du potentiel de l’intelligence artificielle.

    Pour cela, il faut investir dans l’accès à Internet à un prix abordable, dans les formations au numérique et dans les infrastructures ;

    Aider les pays en développement à utiliser l’intelligence artificielle pour développer les petites entreprises, améliorer les services publics et connecter les communautés à de nouveaux marchés.

    Et mettre les droits humains au centre des systèmes fondés sur l’intelligence artificielle.

    Les décisions du Pacte – d’établir un Groupe scientifique international indépendant et un Dialogue mondial régulier garantissant la participation de tous les pays dans l’élaboration de l’avenir de l’intelligence artificielle – constituent des avancées importantes. Il faut les concrétiser.

    Excellences, Mesdames et Messieurs,

    Nous pouvons mettre fin à l’asphyxie des droits humains en donnant vie au Pacte pour l’avenir et aux travaux de ce Conseil.

    Attelons-nous à cette tâche – ensemble. Nous n’avons pas un instant à perdre.

    Et je vous remercie.

    MIL OSI United Nations News

  • MIL-OSI Security: Trzy lata od pełnoskalowej inwazji na Ukrainę: konkretne działania wspierane przez Eurojust na drodze ku rozliczeniu

    Source: Eurojust

    Członkowie zespołu JIT pracują nad wspólną strategią organów prokuratorskich, w której priorytetowo traktuje się postępowania przygotowawcze w sprawie zbrodni agresji, przestępstw związanych ze stosowaniem tortur, złego traktowania i filtracji w odniesieniu do nielegalnych miejsc zatrzymań, a także zbrodni ludobójstwa.

    Od marca 2022 r. Agencja zorganizowała 26 spotkań koordynacyjnych z udziałem członków zespołu JIT i innych organów krajowych prowadzących postępowania przygotowawcze w sprawie najpoważniejszych zbrodni wagi międzynarodowej, które według doniesień popełniono w Ukrainie. Umożliwiło to zaangażowanym krajom wymianę danych dotyczących krajowych postępowań przygotowawczych, omówienie strategii i priorytetów oraz koordynację czynności w ramach postępowań przygotowawczych.

    Eurojust zobowiązuje się do dalszego wspierania tej ważnej pracy zespołu JIT, w związku z czym przeznaczył około pół miliona euro na finansowanie jego działalności.

    Wsparciem dla zespołu JIT są prace Międzynarodowego Centrum Ścigania Zbrodni Agresji przeciwko Ukrainie (ICPA) i baza dowodów najpoważniejszych zbrodni wagi międzynarodowej (CICED), które prowadzi i którymi zarządza Eurojust.

    ICPA: postępy w pracach nad solidnym pakietem dowodowym dotyczącym zbrodni agresji

    W ciągu ostatnich sześciu miesięcy ICPA poczyniło znaczne postępy w opracowywaniu solidnego pakietu dowodowego. Pakiet ten opiera się na wspólnej, uzgodnionej przez uczestników ICPA strategii organów prokuratorskich w ramach postępowań przygotowawczych dotyczącej zbrodni agresji.

    Pakiet dowodowy ma zostać przekazany do przyszłego biura prokuratora ewentualnego specjalnego trybunału lub innych jurysdykcji.

    ICPA zapewniało i nadal zapewnia gromadzenie i wstępną analizę potencjalnych dowodów, które mogą dotyczyć osób na najwyższych szczeblach kierownictwa wojskowego i politycznego. Prace w ramach postępowań przygotowawczych nie są ograniczone zakresem oficjalnych stanowisk, które mogą zajmować dane osoby.

    W miarę trwania agresji w Ukrainie pojawia się coraz więcej dowodów, które ICPA aktywnie bada.

    ICPA otrzymało dodatkowe finansowanie, a w styczniu 2025 r. jego działalność przedłużono o sześć miesięcy. W tym celu Eurojust i Służba Komisji Europejskiej ds. Instrumentów Polityki Zagranicznej podpisały zmianę do umowy o przyznanie wkładu.

    CICED: ponad 3700 materiałów dowodowych

    CICED to unikalna, dostosowana do potrzeb sądowa baza danych utworzona przez Eurojust w celu ochrony, analizowania i przechowywania dowodów najpoważniejszych zbrodni wagi międzynarodowej. CICED umożliwia Agencji wspieranie krajowych organów wymiaru sprawiedliwości w identyfikacji dowodów znajdujących się w innym kraju, które mogą mieć znaczenie dla ich własnych postępowań przygotowawczych. Do tej pory 16 państw przedłożyło do CICED ponad 3700 materiałów dowodowych.

    W styczniu 2025 r. nowe narzędzie tłumaczeniowe umożliwiło przetłumaczenie złożonych przez organy krajowe materiałów dowodowych z 19 języków na język angielski. Był to przełom, który znacznie przyspieszył prace analityczne Agencji. W rezultacie funkcja wyszukiwania w bazie danych zapewnia bardziej precyzyjne wyniki, a na wnioski o udzielenie informacji składane przez organy krajowe można odpowiadać szybciej.

    Eurojust dokłada wszelkich starań, aby odpowiedzieć na wnioski organów krajowych o wsparcie prowadzonych przez nie postępowań przygotowawczych w sprawie najpoważniejszych zbrodni wagi międzynarodowej. Agencja wykazuje się również proaktywnością w identyfikowaniu materiałów, które uznaje za przydatne w prowadzonych krajowych postępowaniach przygotowawczych.

    Kontekst:

    Od wybuchu wojny Eurojust odgrywa wiodącą rolę w dążeniu do zapewnienia odpowiedzialności za rosyjskie zbrodnie. Zaledwie trzy tygodnie po pełnoskalowej inwazji dokonanej przez Rosję w 2022 r. Eurojust wsparł utworzenie zespołu JIT, który obecnie składa się z Ukrainy i sześciu państw członkowskich UE, z udziałem MTK i Europolu, a także obejmuje protokół ustaleń ze Stanami Zjednoczonymi.

    W rozdrobnionym i złożonym kontekście operacyjnym, podczas gdy wojna cały czas trwa, a dowody są rozproszone w krajach o różnych systemach prawnych, udział w zespole JIT umożliwia partnerom bezpośrednią wymianę informacji w czasie rzeczywistym. Pomaga też członkom zespołu JIT usprawnić swoje postępowania przygotowawcze, ponieważ zaangażowane organy krajowe mogą teraz skupić się na aktywnej pracy nad własnymi sprawami.

    Eurojust zapewnia zespołowi JIT specjalistyczną wiedzę prawną i analityczną, a także wsparcie logistyczne i finansowe.

    W lutym 2023 r. Eurojust uruchomił bazę dowodów najpoważniejszych zbrodni wagi międzynarodowej (CICED), opierając się na pilnej zmianie mandatu Eurojustu w następstwie inwazji na Ukrainę.

    Eurojust prowadzi również Międzynarodowe Centrum Ścigania Zbrodni Agresji przeciwko Ukrainie (ICPA), które zostało ustanowione w lipcu 2023 r. i wraz z CICED wspiera prace zespołu JIT.

    Od marca 2022 r. Eurojust aktywnie uczestniczy w pracach unijnej grupy zadaniowej „Freeze and Seize” utworzonej przez Komisję Europejską, aby zapewnić skuteczne wdrożenie sankcji UE wobec wymienionych w wykazie oligarchów rosyjskich i białoruskich w całej Unii Europejskiej. Eurojust zapewnia grupie zadaniowej wsparcie operacyjne, koordynując egzekwowanie przez państwa członkowskie sankcji unijnych za pośrednictwem prawa karnego.

    Wraz z ukraińską Prokuraturą Generalną Eurojust współprzewodniczy zespołowi roboczemu ds. krajowych postępowań przygotowawczych w ramach Dialogue Group on Accountability for Ukraine (Grupy Dialogu na rzecz Odpowiedzialności wobec Ukrainy). Zadaniem tego zespołu jest zidentyfikowanie kluczowych wyzwań w sprawach dotyczących najpoważniejszych zbrodni wagi międzynarodowej i wspólne zaproponowanie rozwiązań na poziomie politycznym, na przykład w zakresie wykorzystania zebranych ze źródeł jawnych dowodów w postępowaniach przygotowawczych w sprawie zbrodni wagi międzynarodowej w kontekście Ukrainy i w ściganiu tych zbrodni.

    Więcej informacji:

    Więcej informacji na temat różnych działań podjętych przez Eurojust od wybuchu wojny w Ukrainie można znaleźć na naszej specjalnej stronie internetowej.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Kolm aastat pärast täiemahulist sissetungi Ukrainasse: Eurojusti toetatavad konkreetsed sammud vastutusele võtmise suunas

    Source: Eurojust

    Ühise uurimisrühma liikmed on tegelenud ühise õigusemõistmise strateegia väljatöötamisega, mis seab prioriteediks agressioonikuriteo ning piinamise, väärkohtlemise ja filtratsiooni kuritegude uurimise seoses ebaseaduslike kinnipidamiskohtadega, samuti genotsiidikuriteo uurimise.

    Alates märtsist 2022 on amet korraldanud 22 koordineerimisnõupidamist ühise uurimisrühma liikmete ja muude riiklike ametiasutuste vahel, kes uurivad Ukrainas väidetavalt toimepandud raskeid rahvusvahelisi kuritegusid. See on võimaldanud asjaomastel riikidel vahetada andmeid oma vastavate siseriiklike uurimiste kohta, arutada strateegiaid ja prioriteete ning koordineerida uurimismeetmeid.

    Eurojust on täielikult pühendunud ühise uurimisrühma olulise töö jätkuvale toetamisele ning on eraldanud oma tegevuse rahastamiseks ligikaudu pool miljonit eurot.

    Ühise uurimisrühma tööd toetavad Eurojusti hallatavad rahvusvaheline keskus Ukraina-vastaste agressioonikuritegude eest vastutusele võtmiseks ja raskete rahvusvaheliste kuritegude tõendite andmebaas (CICED).

    Rahvusvaheline keskus Ukraina-vastaste agressioonikuritegude eest vastutusele võtmiseks: edusammud agressioonikuritegusid käsitleva tugeva juhtumite menetlemise paketi osas

    Rahvusvaheline keskus Ukraina-vastaste agressioonikuritegude eest vastutusele võtmiseks on viimase kuue kuu jooksul teinud märkimisväärseid edusamme tugeva juhtumite menetlemise paketi koostamisel. See pakett tugineb ühisele agressioonikuritegude uurimis- ja õigusemõistmise strateegiale, milles Ukraina-vastaste agressioonikuritegude eest vastutusele võtmiseks loodud rahvusvahelise keskuse osalejad on kokku leppinud.

    Juhtumite menetlemise pakett on mõeldud edastamiseks võimalikule tulevasele erikohtu prokuratuurile või muudele jurisdiktsioonidele.

    Rahvusvaheline keskus Ukraina-vastaste agressioonikuritegude eest vastutusele võtmiseks on taganud ja tagab jätkuvalt selliste võimalike tõendite kogumise ja esialgse analüüsi, mis võivad olla seotud sõjaväe ja poliitilise juhtkonna kõrgeima tasandi isikutega. Uurimistegevust ei piira isikute ametikohad.

    Kuna agressioon Ukrainas jätkub, on üha rohkem tõendeid, mida Ukraina-vastaste agressioonikuritegude eest vastutusele võtmiseks loodud rahvusvahelise keskus aktiivselt uurib.

    Rahvusvaheline keskus Ukraina-vastaste agressioonikuritegude eest vastutusele võtmiseks on saanud täiendavat rahastamist ja 2025. aasta jaanuaris pikendati selle tegevust kuue kuu võrra. Selleks allkirjastati Eurojusti ja Euroopa Komisjoni välispoliitika vahendite talituse vahel rahalist toetust käsitleva lepingu muudatus.

    CICED: üle 3700 tõendusmaterjalide toimiku

    CICED on ainulaadne ja kohandatud kohtuandmebaas, mille Eurojust on loonud, et säilitada, analüüsida ja talletada raskete rahvusvaheliste kuritegude tõendeid. CICED võimaldab ametil toetada liikmesriikide õigusasutusi teises riigis asuvate tõendite tuvastamisel, mis võivad olla olulised nende enda juurdluste jaoks. Praeguseks on 16 riiki esitanud CICEDile üle 3700 tõendusmaterjalide toimiku.

    Jaanuaris 2025 võimaldas uus tõlkevahend liikmesriikide ametiasutuste esitatud tõendusmaterjale 19 keelest inglise keelde tõlkida. See pöördeline muutus on oluliselt kiirendanud ameti analüütilist tööd. Selle tulemusena on andmebaasi otsingufunktsioon täpsem ja liikmesriikide ametiasutuste teabepäringutele saab kiiremini vastata.

    Eurojust on teinud suuri jõupingutusi, et vastata liikmesriikide ametiasutuste taotlustele toetada raskete rahvusvaheliste kuritegude uurimist. Lisaks sellele on amet ennetavalt tuvastanud toimikuid, mida peetakse kasulikuks käimasolevate riiklike uurimiste jaoks.

    Taust:

    Alates sõja puhkemisest on Eurojust olnud Venemaa kuritegude eest vastutusele võtmise toetamisel esirinnas. Vaid kolm nädalat pärast Venemaa täiemahulist sissetungi 2022. aastal toetas Eurojust ühise uurimisrühma loomist, mis koosneb nüüd Ukrainast, kuuest ELi liikmesriigist, Rahvusvahelise Kriminaalkohtu ja Europoli osalemisest ning vastastikuse mõistmise memorandumist Ameerika Ühendriikidega.

    Ühine uurimisrühm võimaldab partneritel killustunud ja keerulisel operatiivmaastikul, kus käib sõda ja tõendid on laiali erinevate õigussüsteemidega riikides, vahetada teavet otse ja reaalajas. Samuti aitab see ühise uurimisrühma liikmetel oma uurimisi ühtlustada, kuna asjaomased riiklikud asutused saavad nüüd keskenduda oma juhtumite aktiivsele menetlemisele.

    Eurojust pakub ühisele uurimisrühmale õiguslikku ja analüütilist oskusteavet ning logistilist ja rahalist tuge.

    2023. aasta veebruaris käivitas Eurojust raskete rahvusvaheliste kuritegude tõendite andmebaasi (CICED), mis põhineb Eurojusti volituste kiireloomulisel muutmisel pärast sissetungi Ukrainasse.

    2023. aasta juulis loodud Ukraina-vastaste agressioonikuritegude eest vastutusele võtmiseks loodud rahvusvahelist keskust haldab samuti Eurojust ning see toetab koos CICEDiga ühise uurimisrühma tööd.

    Alates 2022. aasta märtsist on Eurojust aktiivselt osalenud Euroopa Komisjoni loodud ELi varade külmutamise ja arestimise töökonnas, mille eesmärk on tagada nimekirja kantud Venemaa ja Valgevene oligarhide suhtes kehtestatud ELi sanktsioonide tõhus rakendamine kogu liidus. Eurojust pakub töökonnale operatiivtuge, koordineerides liidu sanktsioonide jõustamist liikmesriikides kriminaalõiguse kaudu.

    Eurojust juhib koos Ukraina peaprokuratuuriga Ukrainas toime pandud rahvusvaheliste kuritegude eest vastutust käsitleva dialoogirühma riiklike uurimiste töösuunda. Selle töösuuna eesmärk on tuvastada raskete rahvusvaheliste kuritegude juhtumite põhiprobleemid ja pakkuda ühiselt lahendusi poliitilisel tasandil, näiteks seoses avatud allikatest pärinevate tõendite kasutamisega rahvusvaheliste kuritegude uurimisel ja nende eest vastutusele võtmisel Ukraina kontekstis.

    Lisateave:

    Lisateavet mitmesuguste meetmete kohta, mida Eurojust on võtnud pärast sõja puhkemist Ukrainas, leiate meie asjakohaselt veebilehelt.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Praėjo treji metai nuo plataus masto invazijos į Ukrainą: Eurojusto remiami konkretūs veiksmai siekiant atskaitomybės

    Source: Eurojust

    JTG nariai intensyviai dirbo rengdami bendrą baudžiamojo persekiojimo strategiją, pagal kurią pirmenybė teikiama agresijos nusikaltimų, kankinimų, netinkamo elgesio ir filtravimo neteisėtose sulaikymo vietose bei genocido nusikaltimų tyrimams.

    Nuo 2022 m. kovo mėn. Agentūra surengė 26 koordinacinius pasitarimus, kuriuose dalyvavo JTG nariai ir kitos nacionalinės institucijos, tiriančios įtariamus sunkiausius tarptautinius nusikaltimus Ukrainoje. Dalyvaujančioms šalims buvo suteikta galimybė keistis duomenimis apie atitinkamus savo vidaus tyrimus, aptarti strategijas ir prioritetus bei koordinuoti tyrimo priemones.

    Eurojustas yra visiškai įsipareigojęs toliau remti svarbią JTG veiklą ir skyrė apie pusę milijono eurų jos veiklai finansuoti.

    JTG veiklą remia Tarptautinis baudžiamojo persekiojimo už agresijos nusikaltimą prieš Ukrainą centras (ICPA), taip pat sukurta Sunkiausių tarptautinių nusikaltimų įrodymų duomenų bazė (CICED), o Eurojustas organizuoja jų veiklą ir juos valdo.

    ICPA. Padaryta pažanga ruošiant patikimą agresijos nusikaltimo bylų rengimo rinkinį

    Per pastaruosius šešis mėnesius ICPA padarė didelę pažangą ruošdamas patikimą bylų rengimo rinkinį. Šis rinkinys grindžiamas bendra agresijos nusikaltimų tyrimo ir baudžiamojo persekiojimo strategija, dėl kurios susitarė ICPA dalyviai.

    Bylų rengimo rinkinį ketinama perduoti būsimai galimo specialiojo tribunolo ar kitų jurisdikcijų prokuratūrai.

    ICPA užtikrino ir toliau užtikrina galimų įrodymų, kurie gali būti susiję su aukščiausio lygio karinės ir politinės vadovybės asmenimis, rinkimą ir preliminarią analizę. Tyrimai vykdomi nepaisant asmenų užimamų oficialių pareigų.

    Tęsiantis agresijai Ukrainoje, daugėja įrodymų, kuriuos aktyviai tiria ICPA.

    ICPA gavo papildomą finansavimą, o 2025 m. sausio mėn. jo veikla buvo pratęsta šešiems mėnesiams. Šiuo tikslu Eurojustas ir Europos Komisijos Užsienio politikos priemonių tarnyba pasirašė susitarimo dėl įnašo pakeitimą.

    CICED. Daugiau kaip 3 700 įrodymų rinkmenų

    CICED yra Eurojusto sukurta unikali, specialiems poreikiams skirta teismų duomenų bazė, kurioje saugomi, kaupiami ir analizuojami sunkiausių tarptautinių nusikaltimų įrodymai. CICED suteikia Agentūrai galimybę padėti nacionalinėms teisminėms institucijoms nustatyti kitoje šalyje esančius įrodymus, kurie gali būti svarbūs jų atliekamiems tyrimams. Iki šiol 16 šalių CICED pateikė daugiau kaip 3 700 įrodymų rinkmenų.

    2025 m. sausio mėn. nauja vertimo priemonė nacionalinių institucijų pateiktas įrodymų rinkmenas leido išversti iš 19 kalbų į anglų kalbą. Ši naujovė labai paspartino Agentūros analitinį darbą. Dėl to duomenų bazės paieškos funkcija yra tikslesnė, o į nacionalinių institucijų prašymus pateikti informaciją galima atsakyti greičiau.

    Eurojustas deda daug pastangų, kad reaguotų į nacionalinių institucijų prašymus padėti joms tirti sunkiausius tarptautinius nusikaltimus. Be to, Agentūra pati nustatė rinkmenas, kurios laikomos naudingomis vykdant nacionalinius tyrimus.

    Pagrindiniai faktai

    Nuo pat karo pradžios Eurojustas aktyviai pasisakė už Rusijos atsakomybę už jos įvykdytus nusikaltimus. Praėjus vos trims savaitėms po plataus masto Rusijos invazijos 2022 m., Eurojustas pritarė JTG, kurią dabar sudaro Ukraina ir šešios ES valstybės narės, sudarymui, TBT ir Europolo dalyvavimui, taip pat susitarimo memorandumo su Jungtinėmis Valstijomis pasirašymui.

    Susiskaldžiusioje ir sudėtingoje operatyvinėje aplinkoje, vykstant karui ir įrodymams pasklidus po skirtingas teisines sistemas turinčias šalis, JTG suteikia galimybę partneriams tiesiogiai ir realiuoju laiku keistis informacija. Tai taip pat padeda JTG nariams supaprastinti savo tyrimų eigą, nes dalyvaujančios nacionalinės institucijos dabar gali sutelkti dėmesį į aktyvų savo bylų rengimą.

    Eurojustas JTG teikia teisines ir analitines ekspertines žinias, taip pat logistinę ir finansinę paramą.

    2023 m. vasario mėn. Eurojustas, remdamasis po invazijos į Ukrainą skubiai pakeistais Eurojusto įgaliojimais, sukūrė Sunkiausių tarptautinių nusikaltimų įrodymų duomenų bazę(CICED).

    Eurojuste 2023 m. liepos mėn. įsteigtas Tarptautinis baudžiamojo persekiojimo dėl agresijos prieš Ukrainą centras (ICPA) kartu su CICED remia JGT darbą.

    Nuo 2022 m. kovo mėn. Eurojustas aktyviai dalyvauja Europos Komisijos įsteigtos ES turto įšaldymo ir areštavimo darbo grupės veikloje, kad užtikrintų veiksmingą ES sankcijų, taikomų į sąrašą įtrauktiems Rusijos ir Baltarusijos oligarchams, įgyvendinimą visoje Europos Sąjungoje. Eurojustas darbo grupei teikia operatyvinę paramą, koordinuodamas valstybių narių vykdomą Sąjungos sankcijų taikymą pagal baudžiamąją teisę.

    Eurojustas kartu su Ukrainos generaline prokuratūra pirmininkauja dialogo grupės dėl atskaitomybės Ukrainai nacionalinių tyrimų darbo krypčiai. Šia darbo kryptimi siekiama nustatyti pagrindinius iššūkius sunkiausių tarptautinių nusikaltimų bylose ir kartu siūlyti sprendimus politiniu lygmeniu, pavyzdžiui, dėl atvirųjų šaltinių įrodymų naudojimo tiriant tarptautinius nusikaltimus Ukrainoje ir vykdant baudžiamąjį persekiojimą už juos.

    Papildoma informacija

    Daugiau informacijos apie įvairius veiksmus, kurių Eurojustas ėmėsi prasidėjus karui Ukrainoje, rasite mūsų specialiame tinklalapyje.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Three years since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine: Concrete steps supported by Eurojust on the road to accountability

    Source: Eurojust

    JIT members have been busy working on a common prosecutorial strategy, which prioritises investigations into the crime of aggression, crimes of torture, ill-treatment and filtration in relation to illegal detention sites, as well as the crime of genocide. 

    Since March 2022, the Agency has organised 26 coordination meetings between the JIT and other national authorities investigating alleged core international crimes committed in Ukraine. This has allowed involved countries to exchange data on their respective domestic investigations, discuss strategies and priorities, and coordinate investigative measures.

    Eurojust is fully committed to continuing to support the important work of the JIT, and has allocated roughly half a million euros to finance its activities. 

    The JIT is supported by the work of the International Centre for the Prosecution of the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine (ICPA) and the Core International Crimes Evidence Database (CICED), both of which are hosted and managed by Eurojust.

    ICPA: progress made on a solid case-building package for the crime of aggression

    In the last six months, the ICPA has made significant progress in compiling a solid case-building package. This package relies on a common investigative and prosecutorial strategy on the crime of aggression, agreed on by ICPA participants. 

    The case-building package is intended for transmission to the future office of the prosecutor of a possible special tribunal or other jurisdictions. 

    The ICPA has and continues to ensure the collection and preliminary analysis of potential evidence that may relate to individuals at the highest levels of military and political leadership. Investigative efforts are not limited by the official positions that individuals may hold. 

    As the aggression in Ukraine continues, there is a growing body of evidence that the ICPA is actively investigating.

    The ICPA has received additional funding, and in January 2025, its operations were extended for six months. To this end, an amendment to the Contribution Agreement was signed between Eurojust and the European Commission’s Service for Foreign Policy Instruments.

    CICED: over 3 700 evidence files

    CICED is a unique, tailor-made judicial database set up by Eurojust to preserve, analyse and store evidence of core international crimes. CICED enables the Agency to support national judicial authorities in identifying evidence located in another country that may be relevant to their own investigations. To date, over 3 700 evidence files have been submitted to CICED by 16 countries.

    In January 2025, a new translation tool enabled evidence files submitted by national authorities to be translated from 19 languages into English. This game-changer has greatly accelerated the Agency’s analytical work. As a result, the database’s search function is more precise, and requests for information from national authorities can be answered more swiftly.

    Eurojust has been working hard to respond to national authorities’ requests to support their investigations into core international crimes. In addition, the Agency has proactively identified files deemed useful for ongoing national investigations.

    Background:

    Since the outbreak of the war, Eurojust has been at the forefront of supporting accountability for Russian crimes. Just three weeks following the full-scale invasion by Russia in 2022, Eurojust supported the setting up of a JIT that now consists of Ukraine, six EU Member States, the participation of the ICC and Europol, as well as a Memorandum of Understanding with the United States.

    In a fragmented and complex operational landscape, with the ongoing war and evidence spread across countries with different legal systems, the JIT allows partners to exchange information directly and in real time. It also helps JIT members to streamline their investigations, as the national authorities involved can now focus on actively building their cases.

    Eurojust provides legal and analytical expertise as well as logistical and financial support to the JIT.

    In February 2023, Eurojust launched the Core International Crimes Evidence Database (CICED), based on an urgent amendment of Eurojust’s mandate, following the invasion of Ukraine. 

    The International Centre for the Prosecution of the Crime of Aggression Against Ukraine (ICPA), established in July 2023, is also hosted by Eurojust and, together with CICED, supports the work of the JIT. 

    Since March 2022, Eurojust has actively participated in the EU Freeze and Seize Task Force set up by the European Commission to ensure the efficient implementation of EU sanctions against listed Russian and Belarusian oligarchs across the European Union. Eurojust provides operational support to the Task Force by coordinating Member States’ enforcement of Union sanctions through criminal law.

    Together with the Ukrainian Prosecutor General’s Office, Eurojust co-chairs the workstream on national investigations of the Dialogue Group on Accountability for Ukraine. This workstream aims to identify key challenges in core international crime cases and jointly propose solutions at the policy level, for example on the use of open-source evidence in the investigation and prosecution of international crimes in the context of Ukraine.

    More information: 

    For more information on the various actions taken by Eurojust since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, please consult our dedicated webpage.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Tri roky od komplexnej invázie na Ukrajinu: konkrétne kroky podporované agentúrou Eurojust na ceste k vyvodeniu zodpovednosti

    Source: Eurojust

    Členovia spoločného vyšetrovacieho tímu vypracovali spoločnú stratégiu trestného stíhania, ktorej prioritou sú vyšetrovania zločinu agresie, trestných činov mučenia, zlého zaobchádzania a filtrácie v súvislosti s miestami, kde sa obmedzuje osobná sloboda, ako aj zločinu genocídy.

    Od marca 2022 agentúra organizovala 26 koordinačných stretnutí medzi spoločným vyšetrovacím tímom a ďalšími vnútroštátnymi orgánmi, ktoré vyšetrujú údajné najzávažnejšie medzinárodné trestné činy spáchané na Ukrajine. To umožnilo zúčastneným krajinám vymieňať si údaje o svojich príslušných domácich vyšetrovaniach, diskutovať o stratégiách a prioritách a koordinovať vyšetrovacie opatrenia.

    Eurojust je plne odhodlaný naďalej podporovať dôležitú prácu spoločného vyšetrovacieho tímu a na financovanie jeho činností agentúra vyčlenila približne pol milióna eur.

    Činnosť spoločného vyšetrovacieho tímu je podporovaná prácou Medzinárodného centra pre stíhanie zločinu agresie voči Ukrajine (ICPA) a databázou dôkazov najzávažnejších medzinárodných trestných činov (CICED), ktoré prevádzkuje a spravuje Eurojust.

    Centrum ICPA: pokrok v súvislosti so solídnym balíkom na rozpracovanie prípadov týkajúcich sa zločinu agresie

    Centrum ICPA v uplynulých šiestich mesiacoch dosiahlo významný pokrok pri zostavovaní solídneho balíka na rozpracovanie prípadov. Tento balík vychádza zo spoločnej stratégie vyšetrovania a trestného stíhania zločinov agresie, na ktorej sa dohodli účastníci centra ICPA.

    Balík na rozpracovanie prípadov je určený na odovzdanie budúcemu úradu prokurátora prípadného osobitného tribunálu alebo iným jurisdikciám.

    Centrum ICPA zabezpečilo a naďalej zabezpečuje zhromažďovanie a predbežnú analýzu potenciálnych dôkazov, ktoré sa môžu týkať jednotlivcov na najvyšších úrovniach vojenského a politického vedenia. Úsilie vynaložené na vyšetrovanie nie je obmedzené oficiálnymi pozíciami, ktoré môžu jednotlivci zastávať.

    Keďže útočná vojna na Ukrajine pokračuje, hromadí sa čoraz viac dôkazov, ktoré centrum ICPA aktívne vyšetruje.

    ICPA získalo dodatočné finančné prostriedky a v januári 2025 boli jeho operácie predĺžené o šesť mesiacov. Na tento účel bol podpísaný dodatok k dohode o príspevku medzi agentúrou Eurojust a Útvarom Európskej komisie pre nástroje zahraničnej politiky.

    Databáza CICED: viac ako 3 700 dôkazných spisov

    Databáza CICED je jedinečná, prispôsobená justičná databáza, ktorú zriadila agentúra na zabezpečenie, analýzu a uchovávanie dôkazov najzávažnejších medzinárodných trestných činov. Vďaka databáze môže agentúra podporovať vnútroštátne justičné orgány pri identifikácii dôkazov nachádzajúcich sa v inej krajine, ktoré môžu byť relevantné pre ich vlastné vyšetrovania. Do databázy 16 krajín do dnešného dňa odoslalo viac ako 3 700 dôkazných spisov.

    Nový prekladateľský nástroj v januári 2025 umožnil preklad dôkazných spisov, ktoré predložili vnútroštátne orgány, z 19 jazykov do angličtiny. Tento prelom analytickú prácu agentúry výrazne urýchlil . V dôsledku toho je funkcia vyhľadávania v databáze presnejšia a na žiadosti o informácie od vnútroštátnych orgánov možno odpovedať rýchlejšie.

    Eurojust vyvíja veľké úsilie v záujme toho, aby na žiadosti vnútroštátnych orgánov odpovedal a podporil tým ich vyšetrovania najzávažnejších medzinárodných trestných činov. Okrem toho agentúra proaktívne identifikovala súbory, ktoré považuje za užitočné pre prebiehajúce vnútroštátne vyšetrovania.

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    Od obdobia vypuknutia vojny stojí agentúra Eurojust v čele podporovania vyvodenia zodpovednosti za ruské zločiny. Len tri týždne po komplexnej invázii Ruska v roku 2022 Eurojust podporil vytvorenie spoločného vyšetrovacieho tímu, ktorý v súčasnosti zahŕňa zástupcov Ukrajiny, šiestich členských štátov EÚ, účasť Medzinárodného trestného súdu (ICC) a Europolu, ako aj memorandum o porozumení so Spojenými štátmi.

    V roztrieštenom a zložitom operačnom prostredí, v ktorom prebieha vojna, a s dôkazmi rozptýlenými v krajinách s rôznymi právnymi systémami, umožňuje spoločný vyšetrovací tím partnerom výmenu informácií priamo a v reálnom čase. Členom SVT pomáha tiež zefektívniť ich vyšetrovania, keďže zapojené vnútroštátne orgány sa teraz môžu zamerať na aktívne rozpracovanie svojich prípadov.

    Eurojust poskytuje spoločnému vyšetrovaciemu tímu právne a analytické odborné znalosti, ako aj logistickú a finančnú podporu.

    Agentúra vo februári 2023 sprístupnila databázu dôkazov najzávažnejších medzinárodných trestných činov (CICED) po tom, ako po invázii na Ukrajinu došlo k naliehavej zmene mandátu Eurojust.

    Medzinárodné centrum pre stíhanie zločinu agresie voči Ukrajine (ICPA), ktoré bolo zriadené v júli 2023, takisto prevádzkuje agentúra Eurojust a spolu s databázou CICED prispieva k práci spoločného vyšetrovacieho tímu.

    Agentúra Eurojust sa od marca 2022 aktívne zúčastňuje na osobitnej skupine EÚ pod názvom Freeze and Seize (Zmraziť a zaistiť), ktorú zriadila Európska komisia s cieľom zabezpečiť účinné vykonávanie sankcií EÚ voči ruským a bieloruským oligarchom uvedeným na zozname v celej Európskej únii. Eurojust poskytuje osobitnej skupine operačnú podporu tým, že koordinuje trestnoprávne presadzovanie sankcií Únie členskými štátmi.

    Spolu s ukrajinskou generálnou prokuratúrou Eurojust spolupredsedá pracovnému okruhu v oblasti vnútroštátnych vyšetrovaní v rámci skupiny pre dialóg o vyvodení zodpovednosti za Ukrajinu. Cieľom tohto pracovného okruhu je identifikovať kľúčové výzvy v prípadoch najzávažnejších medzinárodných trestných činov a spoločne navrhnúť riešenia na politickej úrovni, napríklad pokiaľ ide o využívanie dôkazov z otvorených zdrojov pri vyšetrovaní a stíhaní medzinárodných trestných činov v súvislosti s Ukrajinou.

    Viac informácií:

    Viac informácií o rôznych opatreniach, ktoré Eurojust prijal od vypuknutia vojny na Ukrajine, sa nachádza na našej osobitnej webovej stránke.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Trei ani de la invazia pe scară largă în Ucraina: Măsuri concrete sprijinite de Eurojust în direcția asumării răspunderii

    Source: Eurojust

    Membrii ECA s-au ocupat asiduu de elaborarea unei strategii comune de urmărire penală, care acordă prioritate anchetelor privind crima de agresiune, infracțiunile de tortură, relele tratamente și filtrarea în legătură cu centrele de lipsire de libertate în mod ilegal, precum și privind crima de genocid.

    Din martie 2022, agenția a organizat 26 de întâlniri de coordonare între ECA și alte autorități naționale care anchetează cele mai grave presupuse crime internaționale comise în Ucraina. Acest demers a permis țărilor implicate să facă schimb de date cu privire la anchetele lor naționale respective, să discute despre strategii și priorități și să coordoneze măsurile de investigare.

    Eurojust este angajată pe deplin să sprijine în continuare activitatea importantă a ECA și a alocat aproximativ o jumătate de milion de euro pentru a finanța activitățile acesteia.

    ECA este sprijinită de activitatea Centrului internațional pentru urmărirea în justiție a crimei de agresiune împotriva Ucrainei (ICPA) și de baza de date cu probe privind cele mai grave crime internaționale (CICED), ambele fiind găzduite și gestionate de Eurojust.

    ICPA: progresele înregistrate cu privire la un pachet solid de constituire de dosare pentru crima de agresiune

    În ultimele șase luni, ICPA a înregistrat progrese semnificative în compilarea unui pachet solid de constituire de dosare. Acest pachet se bazează pe o strategie comună de anchetă și urmărire penală cu privire la crima de agresiune, convenită de participanții la ICPA.

    Pachetul de constituire de dosare este menit să fie transmis viitorului parchet de pe lângă un posibil tribunal special sau altor jurisdicții.

    ICPA a asigurat și asigură în continuare colectarea și analizarea preliminară a potențialelor probe care pot avea legătură cu persoane de la cele mai înalte niveluri din conducerea militară și politică. Eforturile de anchetă nu sunt limitate de funcțiile oficiale pe care le pot deține persoanele respective.

    Pe măsură ce agresiunea din Ucraina continuă, există din ce în ce mai multe probe pe care ICPA le investighează în mod activ.

    ICPA a primit finanțare suplimentară, iar în ianuarie 2025 operațiunile sale au fost prelungite cu șase luni. În acest scop, Eurojust și Serviciul Instrumente de Politică Externă al Comisiei Europene au semnat un amendament la acordul de contribuție.

    CICED: peste 3 700 de dosare cu probe

    CICED este o bază de date judiciară unică personalizată, creată de Eurojust pentru conservarea, analizarea și stocarea probelor referitoare la cele mai grave crime internaționale. CICED permite agenției să sprijine autoritățile judiciare naționale la identificarea probelor care se află în altă țară și care pot fi relevante pentru propriile lor anchete. Până în prezent, peste 3 700 de dosare cu probe au fost depuse la CICED de către 16 țări.

    În ianuarie 2025, un nou instrument de traducere a permis traducerea dosarelor cu probe depuse de autoritățile naționale din 19 limbi în limba engleză. Acest instrument revoluționar a accelerat foarte mult activitatea analitică a agenției. În consecință, funcția de căutare a bazei de date este mai precisă, iar solicitările de informații ale autorităților naționale pot primi răspuns mai rapid.

    Eurojust a depus eforturi pentru a răspunde cererilor autorităților naționale de a le fi sprijinite anchetele privind cele mai grave crime internaționale. În plus, agenția a identificat în mod proactiv dosarele considerate utile pentru anchetele naționale în curs.

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    De la izbucnirea războiului, Eurojust a susținut din prima linie asumarea răspunderii pentru crimele ruse. La doar trei săptămâni de la invazia pe scară largă a Rusiei în Ucraina din 2022, Eurojust a sprijinit crearea unei echipe comune de anchetă care este formată în prezent din Ucraina și șase state membre ale UE, cu participarea CPI și a Europol, existând și un memorandum de înțelegere cu Statele Unite.

    Într-un peisaj operațional fragmentat și complex, cu războiul în desfășurare și cu probe răspândite în țări cu sisteme juridice diferite, ECA permite partenerilor să facă schimb de informații în mod direct și în timp real. De asemenea, acest lucru îi ajută pe membrii ECA să-și raționalizeze anchetele, deoarece autoritățile naționale implicate se pot concentra în prezent asupra elaborării active a cauzelor lor.

    Eurojust oferă expertiză juridică și analitică pentru ECA, precum și sprijin logistic și financiar.

    În februarie 2023, Eurojust a lansat baza de date cu probe privind cele mai grave crime internaționale (CICED), pe baza unei modificări urgente a mandatului Eurojust, în urma invadării Ucrainei.

    Centrul internațional pentru urmărirea în justiție a crimei de agresiune împotriva Ucrainei (ICPA), instituit în iulie 2023, este găzduit tot de Eurojust și, împreună cu CICED, sprijină activitatea ECA.

    Începând din martie 2022, Eurojust a participat activ la Grupul operativ „Înghețare și punere sub sechestru” al UE, înființat de Comisia Europeană pentru a asigura punerea eficientă în aplicare a sancțiunilor UE împotriva oligarhilor ruși și belaruși aflați pe listă la nivelul Uniunii Europene. Eurojust oferă sprijin operațional grupului operativ prin coordonarea aplicării de către statele membre a sancțiunilor Uniunii pe calea dreptului penal.

    Împreună cu parchetul general din Ucraina, Eurojust coprezidează direcția de lucru privind anchetele naționale ale Grupului de dialog privind asumarea răspunderii pentru Ucraina. Această direcție de lucru urmărește să identifice provocările-cheie din cazurile privind cele mai grave crime internaționale și să propună în comun soluții la nivel de politici, de exemplu cu privire la utilizarea probelor din surse deschise în anchetarea și urmărirea penală a crimelor internaționale în contextul Ucrainei.

    Informații suplimentare:

    Pentru mai multe informații despre diferitele acțiuni întreprinse de Eurojust de la izbucnirea războiului din Ucraina, consultați pagina noastră web dedicată.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Ir pagājuši trīs gadi kopš pilna mēroga iebrukuma Ukrainā: Konkrēti Eurojust atbalstītie pasākumi ceļā uz pārskatatbildību

    Source: Eurojust

    KIG dalībnieki ir strādājuši pie kopējas kriminālvajāšanas stratēģijas, kurā prioritāte tiek piešķirta agresijas nozieguma, spīdzināšanas, nepieņemamas izturēšanās un filtrēšanas noziegumu saistībā ar nelikumīgām ieslodzījuma vietām izmeklēšanai, kā arī genocīda noziegumam.

    Kopš 2022. gada marta Aģentūra ir rīkojusi 26 koordinācijas sanāksmes, kurās piedalījās gan KIG dalībvalstis, gan citu valstu iestādes, kas izmeklē iespējamos smagos starptautiskos noziegumus, kas izdarīti Ukrainā. Tas ir ļāvis iesaistītajām valstīm apmainīties ar datiem par attiecīgajām iekšzemes izmeklēšanām, apspriest stratēģijas un prioritātes un koordinēt izmeklēšanas pasākumus.

    Eurojust ir pilnībā apņēmusies turpināt atbalstīt KIG svarīgo darbu un ir piešķīrusi aptuveni pusmiljonu eiro izmeklēšanas grupas darbības finansēšanai.

    KIG darbu atbalsta Starptautiskais centrs saukšanai pie atbildības par agresijas noziegumu pret Ukrainu (ICPA) un Galvenā starptautisko noziegumu pierādījumu datubāze (CICED), kuras abas uztur un pārvalda Eurojust.

    ICPA: panākts progress attiecībā uz pārliecinošas apsūdzības materiālu paketes sagatavošanu par agresijas noziegumiem

    Pēdējo sešu mēnešu laikā ICPA ir panākusi ievērojamu progresu pārliecinošas apsūdzības materiālu paketes sagatavošanā. Šī pakete balstās uz kopīgu izmeklēšanas un kriminālvajāšanas stratēģiju par agresijas noziegumiem, par kuriem ir vienojušies ICPA dalībnieki.

    Apsūdzības materiālu pakete ir paredzēta nosūtīšanai iespējamā īpašā tribunāla prokuratūrai vai citām jurisdikcijām.

    ICPA ir nodrošinājusi un turpina nodrošināt to iespējamo pierādījumu vākšanu un sākotnējo analīzi, kas var attiekties uz personām augstākajā militārās un politiskās vadības līmenī. Izmeklēšanas centienus neierobežo personas ieņemamie oficiālie amati.

    Turpinoties agresijai Ukrainā, pieaug ICPA aktīvi izmeklēto pierādījumu skaits.

    ICPA ir saņēmis papildu finansējumu, bet 2025. gada janvārī tās darbība tika pagarināta par sešiem mēnešiem. Šajā nolūkā tika parakstīts iemaksu nolīguma grozījums starp Eurojust un Eiropas Komisijas Ārpolitikas instrumentu dienestu.

    CICED: vairāk nekā 3700 pierādījumu lietu

    CICED ir unikāla, īpaši pielāgota tiesu datubāze, ko izveidojusi Eurojust, lai saglabātu, analizētu un glabātu pierādījumus par galvenajiem starptautiskajiem noziegumiem. CICED ļauj Aģentūrai palīdzēt valstu tiesu iestādēm identificēt pierādījumus, kas atrodas kādā citā valstī un kas var būt būtiski to pašu veiktajās izmeklēšanās. Līdz šim 16 valstis CICED ir iesniegušas vairāk nekā 3700 pierādījumu lietas.

    2025. gada janvārī jauns tulkošanas rīks ļāva valstu iestāžu iesniegtās pierādījumu lietas tulkot no 19 valodām angļu valodā. Šis revolucionārais rīks ir ievērojami paātrinājis aģentūras analītisko darbu. Tā rezultātā datubāzes meklēšanas funkcija ir precīzāka, bet uz informācijas pieprasījumiem no valstu iestādēm var atbildēt ātrāk.

    Eurojust ir daudz strādājis, lai reaģētu uz valstu iestāžu pieprasījumiem atbalstīt to veikto izmeklēšanu par galvenajiem starptautiskajiem noziegumiem. Turklāt aģentūra ir proaktīvi identificējusi lietas, kas uzskatāmas par noderīgām valstu veiktajās izmeklēšanās.

    Vispārīga informācija:

    Kopš kara sākuma Eurojust ir bijusi priekšgalā, atbalstot saukšanu pie atbildības par Krievijas noziegumiem. Tikai trīs nedēļas pēc pilna mēroga iebrukuma Krievijā 2022. gadā Eurojust atbalstīja KIG izveidi, ko tagad veido Ukraina, sešas ES dalībvalstis, Starptautiskās Krimināltiesas un Eiropola dalība, kā arī saprašanās memorands ar Amerikas Savienotajām Valstīm.

    Sadrumstalotajā un sarežģītajā operatīvajā vidē, kad karš turpinās un pierādījumi ir izplatīti dažādās valstīs ar atšķirīgām tiesību sistēmām, KIG ļauj partneriem apmainīties ar informāciju tieši un reāllaikā. Tas arī palīdz KIG dalībniekiem vienkāršot viņu izmeklēšanas, jo iesaistītās valstu iestādes tagad var koncentrēties uz aktīvu savu lietu veidošanu.

    Eurojust KIG nodrošina ar juridisko un analītisko kompetenci, kā arī loģistikas un finansiālu atbalstu.

    Eurojust 2023. gada februārī izveidoja galveno starptautisko noziegumu pierādījumu datubāzi (CICED), pamatojoties uz steidzamu Eurojust pilnvaru grozīšanu pēc iebrukuma Ukrainā.

    Eurojust paspārnē atrodas arī Starptautiskais centrs saukšanai pie atbildības par agresijas noziegumu pret Ukrainu (ICPA), kas izveidots 2023. gada jūlijā un kopā ar CICED atbalsta KIG darbu.

    Kopš 2022. gada marta Eurojust ir aktīvi piedalījusies Eiropas Komisijas izveidotajā ES darba grupā “Freeze and Seize” (iesaldēt un konfiscēt), lai nodrošinātu ES sankciju efektīvu īstenošanu pret sarakstos iekļautiem Krievijas un Baltkrievijas oligarhiem visā Eiropas Savienībā. Eurojust sniedz operatīvo atbalstu darba grupai, koordinējot to, kā dalībvalsts izpilda Eiropas Savienības sankcijas, izmantojot krimināltiesības.

    Kopā ar Ukrainas ģenerālprokuratūru Eurojust kopīgi vada darba plūsmu, kas veltīta valstīs notiekošajām izmeklēšanām dialoga grupā par pārskatatbildību Ukrainai. Šīs darba plūsmas mērķis ir apzināt galvenās problēmas starptautiskās noziedzības pamatlietās un kopīgi ierosināt risinājumus politikas līmenī, piemēram, par atvērto avotu pierādījumu izmantošanu starptautisko noziegumu izmeklēšanā un kriminālvajāšanā Ukrainas kontekstā.

    Plašāka informācija:

    Lai iegūtu plašāku informāciju par dažādām darbībām, ko Eurojust ir veikusi kopš kara sākuma Ukrainā, skatiet mūsu šiem jautājumiem paredzēto tīmekļa vietni.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Три роки від початку повномасштабного вторгнення в Україну: Конкретні кроки, підтримані Євроюстом на шляху до відповідальності

    Source: Eurojust

    Члени групи JIT активно працюють над спільною прокурорською стратегією, яка надає пріоритет розслідуванню злочину агресії, злочинів катувань, жорстокого поводження та фільтрації щодо місць незаконного утримання, а також злочину геноциду.

    З березня 2022 року Агентство провело 22 координаційні зустрічі між JIT та іншими національними органами влади, які розслідують ймовірні основні міжнародні злочини, скоєні в Україні. Це дозволило залученим країнам обмінюватися даними про свої внутрішні розслідування, обговорювати стратегії та пріоритети, а також координувати слідчі заходи.

    Євроюст повністю зобов’язується надалі підтримувати важливу роботу групи JIT, і виділив близько півмільйона євро на фінансування своєї діяльності.

    Робота групи JIT підтримується роботою Міжнародного центру переслідування злочину агресії проти України (ICPA) та Бази даних доказів основних міжнародних злочинів (CICED), які розміщуються та керуються Євроюстом.

    ICPA: досягнутий прогрес у розробці солідного пакету матеріалів справ щодо злочину агресії

    За останні шість місяців ICPA досяг значного прогресу у створенні солідного пакету матеріалів для укладення справ. Цей пакет базується на спільній слідчій та прокурорській стратегії щодо злочину агресії, узгоджену учасниками ICPA.

    Пакет матеріалів для укладення справ призначений для передачі майбутньому офісу прокурора можливого спеціального трибуналу або іншим юрисдикціям.

    Центр ICPA забезпечив і продовжує забезпечувати збір і попередній аналіз потенційних доказів, які можуть стосуватися осіб на найвищому рівні військового і політичного керівництва. Слідчі дії не обмежуються офіційними посадами, які можуть обіймати окремі особи.

    Оскільки агресія в Україні триває, зростає кількість доказів, які активно досліджуються ICPA.

    ICPA отримав додаткове фінансування, а в січні 2025 року його діяльність була продовжена ще на шість місяців. З цією метою була підписана поправка до Угоди про внески між Євроюстом та Службою інструментів зовнішньої політики Європейської комісії.

    CICED: понад 3 700 файлів доказів

    CICED – це унікальна спеціалізована судова база даних, створена Євроюстом для збереження, аналізу та зберігання доказів основних міжнародних злочинів. CICED дозволяє Агентству підтримувати національні судові органи у виявленні доказів, розташованих в іншій країні, які можуть бути важливими для їхніх власних розслідувань. На сьогоднішній день до CICED було подано понад 3 700 файлів доказів з 16 країн.

    У січні 2025 року завдяки новому інструменту перекладу було перекладено файли доказів, поданих національними органами, з 19 мов на англійську. Це радикально нове рішення значно прискорило аналітичну роботу Агентства. Завдяки цьому функція пошуку в базі даних стала більш точною, а відповіді на запити на інформацію від національних органів влади можуть надаватися швидше.

    Євроюст активно працює над тим, щоб відповідати на запити національних органів влади для підтримки їхніх розслідувань основних міжнародних злочинів. Крім того, Агентство проактивно визначає файли, які вважаються корисними для поточних національних розслідувань.

    Довідкова інформація:

    З початку війни Євроюст був на передньому краї у підтримці відповідальності за російські злочини. Всього через три тижні після повномасштабного вторгнення Росії у 2022 році Євроюст підтримав створення спільної слідчої групи JIT, якa зараз складається з України, шести країн-членів ЄС, за участю МКС та Європолу, а також Меморандуму про взаєморозуміння зі Сполученими Штатами.

    В умовах фрагментованої і складної оперативної обстановки, коли війна триває, а докази розташовані в країнах з різними правовими системами, група JIT дозволяє партнерам обмінюватися інформацією безпосередньо і в режимі реального часу. Це також допомагає членам групи JIT оптимізувати свої розслідування, оскільки залучені до неї національні органи тепер можуть зосередитися на активному укладенню справ.

    Євроюст надає групі JIT юридичну та аналітичну експертну підтримку, а також матеріально-технічне й фінансове забезпечення.

    У лютому 2023 року Євроюст запустив Базу даних доказів основних міжнародних злочинів (CICED) на основі термінового внесення змін до мандату Євроюсту після вторгнення в Україну.

    Міжнародний центр переслідування злочину агресії проти України (ICPA), створений у липні 2023 року, також розміщений у Євроюсті і разом з CICED підтримує роботу групи JIT.

    З березня 2022 року Євроюст бере активну участь у роботі Робочої групи ЄС з заморожування та конфіскації, створеної Європейською Комісією для забезпечення ефективного застосування санкцій ЄС проти російських та білоруських олігархів, включених до переліку, на всій території Європейського Союзу. Євроюст надає операційну підтримку Робочій групі шляхом координації виконання країнами-членами санкцій Європейського Союзу через кримінальне право.

    Разом з Офісом Генерального прокурора України Євроюст є співголовою робочого напрямку національних розслідувань Діалогової групи з питань притягнення до відповідальності за міжнародні злочини, вчинені в Україні. Метою цього робочого напрямку є визначення ключових викликів в справах основних міжнародних злочинів та спільні пропозиції щодо рішень на політичному рівні, наприклад, щодо використання доказів з відкритих джерел у розслідуванні та судовому переслідуванні міжнародних злочинів в контексті України.

    Додаткова інформація:

    Для отримання додаткової інформації про різні заходи, вжиті Євроюстом з початку війни в Україні, відвідайте нашу спеціальну веб-сторінкуe.

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: VATICAN/ANGELUS – The Pope hospitalized at the Gemelli Hospital asks for prayers and carries the pain of the world in his heart

    Source: Agenzia Fides – MIL OSI

    Sunday, 23 February 2025

    Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – Pope Francis is hospitalized at the Gemelli hospital in Rome with the diagnosis of bilateral pneumonia. The medical bulletin released yesterday evening, Saturday 22 February, spoke of a “reserved prognosis” and reported the respiratory crisis the Pontiff had experienced early in the morning. Prayers have been raised to heaven from all over the world for the health of the Successor of Peter. And he, in the words of his ordinary magisterium that he continues to spread from his hospital bed, invites us to pray and implore divine mercy for all the multitudes tormented by wars and violence in all parts of the world.In the text prepared for the Angelus and released at midday by the Holy See Press Office at the request of the Pontiff himself, the Bishop of Rome, referring to the conflict in Ukraine, defines tomorrow’s date – which marks exactly three years since the beginning of that war – as “a painful and shameful occasion for the whole of humanity!”. And while he renews his “closeness to the martyred Ukrainian people”, the Pope invites us to “pray and remember the victims of all armed conflicts, and to pray for the gift of peace in Palestine, Israel and throughout the Middle East, Myanmar, Kivu and Sudan”.The Pontiff, in the released text, also refers to his health conditions: “I am confidently continuing my hospitalization at the Gemelli Hospital, carrying on with the necessary treatment; and rest is also part of the therapy! I sincerely thank the doctors and health workers of this hospital for the attention they are showing me and the dedication with which they carry out their service among the sick”. Pope Francis also thanks those who have written to him in recent days: “I I have been particularly struck by the letters and drawings from children. Thank you for this closeness, and for the prayers of comfort I have received from all over the world! I entrust you all to the intercession of Mary, and I ask you to pray for me”.In the text of the Angelus, Pope Francis also addressed the permanent deacons who have gathered in Rome in recent days to celebrate the Jubilee together, by crossing the Holy Door of the Vatican Basilica. “You,” wrote Pope Francis in the text prepared for the Angelus, “dedicate yourselves to the Word and to the service of charity; you carry out your ministry in the Church with words and deeds, bringing God’s love and mercy to everyone. I urge you to continue your apostolate with joy and – as today’s Gospel suggests – to be a sign of a love that embraces everyone, that transforms evil into goodness and engenders a fraternal world. Do not be afraid to risk love!”.This morning, the deacons who had come to Rome from all over the world for their Jubilee pilgrimage took part in the Holy Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, presided over by Archbishop Rino Fisichella, Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization (Section for Fundamental Questions of Evangelization in the World). During the liturgical celebration, 23 new permanent deacons from different countries were ordained, and Archbishop Fisichella also read the text of the homily prepared for the occasion by Pope Francis. A homily in which the Bishop of Rome, inspired by the readings of the liturgy of the day, wove his reflections starting from the experience of “gratuity”, “a term certainly appreciated by you deacons, gathered here for the celebration of the Jubilee” according to the words of the Pontiff. The Bishop of Rome invited the deacons to pause “on this fundamental dimension of Christian life and of your ministry”, showing how only gratuity represents the source of forgiveness, selfless service and communion that characterize every authentic diaconal vocation. (F.B.) (Agenzia Fides, 23/2/2025)
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  • MIL-OSI: Kyivstar Selects Mavenir to Deliver Enhanced Enterprise Fixed-Mobile Convergence Services

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    READING, United Kingdom, Feb. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mavenir, the cloud-native network infrastructure provider building the future of networks, has been selected by Kyivstar, the leading Ukrainian digital operator, part of VEON Group (Dubai, UAE) to deliver enhanced Enterprise fixed and mobile connectivity for the operator’s B2B customers. Kyivstar has partnered with Mavenir to deploy its leading-edge, future-proof architecture and full-stack solution, including hardware, software and containerized platform.

    The FMC solution includes Converged Telephony Application Server (CTAS), Media Resource Function (MRF), Element Management System and Analytics Platform providing enterprise services. Mavenir also brings in-depth knowledge of the Ukrainian market, and an ability to deliver the solution with short timelines. Defne, a specialist in providing innovative voice solutions for the enterprise market, will be working alongside Mavenir to deliver some of the niche business services, whilst Mavenir will be responsible for the overall solution. Investment in world-class connectivity infrastructure remains a high priority for Kyivstar despite the conditions in the region.

    Kyivstar CIO, Andriy Zhukovskyi, said: “Connectivity is incredibly important in Ukraine at this time, and our role is to keep deploying the best services to all our customers. Mavenir has demonstrated to us that they have a world-class solution that meets the needs of our Enterprise customers, showcasing the ability to deliver on time – despite the extremely challenging environment in which we are working.”

    Dr. Virtyt Koshi, Senior Vice President and General Manager, EMEA at Mavenir, added: “The team at Kyivstar is committed to deliver cutting edge services, and we’re proud to be the preferred partner for this new Enterprise and Business Services capability.”

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    About Kyivstar:

    Kyivstar is Ukraine’s largest communications operator, serving more than 23.3 million mobile subscribers and over 1.1 million Home Internet fixed line customers (as of September 2024). The company provides services across a wide range of mobile and fixed line technologies, including 4G, Big Data, Cloud solutions, cybersecurity, digital TV, and more. Kyivstar plans to invest USD 1 billion into the development of new telecom technologies in Ukraine over 2023-2027. Kyivstar has allocated over UAH 2 billion over the past two years to help Ukraine overcome wartime challenges, including providing support for the Armed Forces, clients and social projects. Kyivstar is a part of VEON, global digital operator. The Group’s shares are listed on the Nasdaq (New York) stock exchange. Kyivstar has been operating in Ukraine for 27 years and is recognized as the largest taxpayer in the communications sector, the best employer and a socially responsible company. For more information: www.kyivstar.ua

    About Mavenir:

    Mavenir is building the future of networks today with cloud-native, AI-enabled solutions which are green by design, empowering operators to realize the benefits of 5G and achieve intelligent, automated, programmable networks. As the pioneer of Open RAN and a proven industry disruptor, Mavenir’s award-winning solutions are delivering automation and monetization across mobile networks globally, accelerating software network transformation for 300+ Communications Service Providers in over 120 countries, which serve more than 50% of the world’s subscribers. For more information, please visit www.mavenir.com

    Meet Mavenir at Mobile World Congress 2025, Barcelona, Mar 3-6, 2025.

    To explore Mavenir’s latest innovations and learn more about how Mavenir is delivering the Future of Networks – Today, visit us in Hall 2 (Stand 2H60) at #MWC25.

    PR Contacts: pr@mavenir.com and pr@kyivstar.net

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  • MIL-OSI: Exosens strengthens its position as a key supplier to Senop for night vision image intensifier tubes highlighting increasing demand for night vision goggles

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    EXOSENS STRENGTHENS ITS POSITION AS A KEY SUPPLIER TO SENOP FOR NIGHT VISION IMAGE INTENSIFIER TUBES HIGHLIGHTING INCREASING DEMAND FOR NIGHT VISION GOGGLES

    PRESS RELEASE
    MÉRIGNAC, FRANCE – FEBRUARY, 24th 2025

    • Exosens announces that Senop, a Finnish provider of high-tech optronic solutions including night vision goggles, has placed several significant orders for its Photonis white phosphor 4G intensifier tubes, to be delivered over 2025.
    • Third contracts signed with Senop since 2021 confirming Exosens position as the strategic supplier of image intensifier tubes for Baltic and Nordic countries underscoring the potential for material new sales in this area.
    • Rising demand for Night Vision goggles driven by increased military budgets and demonstrated criticality of night vision.
    • Exosens continue to fully benefit from this increasing demand as the strategic supplier of image intensifier tubes to NATO member states and their allies.

    Exosens strengthens its position as a key supplier to Senop for night vision image intensifier tubes

    Exosens, announces the signature of new contract with Senop, a Finnish provider of high-tech optronic solutions including night vision goggles (NVGs). Several major orders for Photonis (Exosens’ brand) white phosphor 4G intensifier tubes, have been placed and will be delivered throughout 2025.

    This is the third contract with Senop since 2021, after Exosens supplied a first batch of Photonis 4G image intensifiers with white phosphor screens for Senop’s EVA NVGs. A large order followed in 2022, and now, a third contract for the new EVA M development for an undisclosed customer.

    The new Senop EVA M is a compact night vision device for dismounted soldiers that enables mobile low-light combat including last features and usability improvements based on findings from user experiences in recent conflicts.

    Rising night vision market driven by increased military budgets and demonstrated criticality of night vision in high-intensity warfare

    The increase of night vision capabilities has become a strategic priority for many nations due to recent geopolitical challenges, such as the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, which emphasized night vision criticality on the battlefield. The night vision market is fully benefitting from increased defense budgets since 2022, with the European Union seeing an average 6% rise in military spending, and countries like Sweden boosting their budgets by over 30%.

    Baltic and Nordic regions are even more exposed to military spending increase given geopolitical context in the region. Many countries are modernizing their defense capabilities, with a specific focus on improving low-light operational capabilities.

    Senop as well as other night vision goggles OEM relies on Photonis products to meet this demand quickly and effectively, reinforcing the importance of Exosens fast delivery capabilities. With over 40 years of experience in image intensifier technology, Exosens has established itself as the strategic supplier to NATO member states and their allies.

    Exosens: Technology enhancing military performance

    With Senop’s high-quality casings and ergonomic designs combined with Exosens’ state-of-the-art night vision technology, the result provides a significant advantage on the battlefield Photonis’ 4G tubes provide exceptional visibility at very low light levels (to Night Level 5) and the compact, lightweight structure of the EVA M makes it ideal for the mobility of soldiers on operations.

    “Innovation is at the heart of our strategy,” said Exosens CEO, Jérôme Cerisier, “We are committed to providing armed forces with night vision technologies that not only meet but exceed current operational requirements, ensuring tactical superiority on the battlefield.”

    With a constant commitment to innovation and R&D, Exosens continues to anticipate the future needs of armed forces by developing reliable solutions that meet the most stringent MIL-SPEC standards.

    Exosens will publish its full-year 2024 results on 3 March 2025, before market opening.

    About Exosens

    Exosens is a high‐tech company, with more than 85 years of experience in the innovation, development, manufacturing and sale of high‐end electro‐optical technologies in the field of amplification, detection and imaging. Today, it offers its customers detection components and solutions such as travelling wave tubes, advanced cameras, neutron & gamma detectors, instrument detectors and light intensifier tubes. This allows Exosens to respond to complex issues in extremely demanding environments by offering tailor‐made solutions to its customers. Thanks to its sustained investments, Exosens is internationally recognized as a major innovator in optoelectronics, with production and R&D carried out on 12 sites, in Europe and North America and with over 1,700 employees. Exosens is listed on compartment A of the regulated market of Euronext Paris ﴾Ticker: EXENS – ISIN: FR001400Q9V2﴿. Exosens is included in the MSCI France Small Cap, CAC Small, CAC Mid & Small and CAC All-Tradable indices, and is a member of Euronext Tech Leaders segment.

    For more information: exosens.com.

    About Photonis

    Photonis is a leading product brand of Exosens, a high-tech company with more than 85 years of experience in the innovation, development, manufacture and sale of high-end electro-optical technologies. Photonis offers its customers photo-detection and low light conditions imaging solutions for extremely demanding environments such as Defense & Security, Nuclear Safety, Life Science and Industrial & Non-Destructive testing. Photonis is internationally recognized as a leading brand.

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    Brunswick Group – exosens@brunswickgroup.com
    Laetitia Quignon, + 33 6 83 17 89 13
    Nicolas Buffenoir, + 33 6 31 89 36 78

    Forward-looking statements

    Certain information included in this press release are not historical facts but are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on current beliefs, expectations and assumptions, including, without limitation, assumptions regarding present and future business strategies and the environment in which Exosens operates, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from the forward-looking statements included in this press release. These risks include those described in chapter 3 of Exosens’ registration document approved by the French Autorité des marchés financiers under number I.24-0010 on 22 May 2024.

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  • MIL-OSI Global: Who is Friedrich Merz, the man now most likely to lead Germany? Eight things to know

    Source: The Conversation – UK – By Ed Turner, Reader in Politics, Co-Director, Aston Centre for Europe, Aston University

    With the social democrat Olaf Scholz conceding defeat to the centre right in Germany’s election, the man most likely to be named the next chancellor will be Christian Democratic Union (CDU) leader Friedrich Merz.

    The CDU has emerged as the largest party with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) second – its best-ever result in a federal election.

    Merz will have to assemble a coalition government, which will involve some tough negotiations, but Europe’s leaders can be expected to treat him as a “chancellor in waiting”. Here are eight things to know about the man about to take one of the most important political positions in Europe.

    1. He’s taking his party further to the right

    The first thing you need to know about Merz is that he and former chancellor Angela Merkel were longstanding rivals and sparring partners. Back in the early 2000s, after Merkel became leader of the CDU, she ousted Merz from his role as the party’s parliamentary leader, taking on the role herself.

    Merkel never made Merz a minister, and indeed he decided not to run for parliament again in 2009, having already begun to focus on his various private sector interests (as a lawyer but also a company board member). Merz was critical of Merkel’s decision to shift the CDU to the centre ground and was concerned it would open up space for the AfD to move into.




    Read more:
    What is the AfD? Germany’s far-right party, explained


    When Merz did become party leader in 2022, he began rewriting of the party’s programme in a much more conservative direction.

    2. He’s an economic liberal

    Merz takes a very different economic view to Merkel, at least in the latter years of her chancellorship. In 2003, he argued for a radical simplification of Germany’s tax rules such that a tax return could be calculated on the back of a beer mat.

    His party’s 2025 manifesto argued for deregulation and tax cuts to boost Germany’s sluggish growth. Part of this, Merz argued, should be funded by more conditionality being applied to welfare recipients, with a complete stop on benefits for recipients who refused to take any form of work on. In 2024, he also said he’d do “everything” to stop the EU taking on common debt.

    3. He’s a social conservative

    In his younger years, Merz was in the Catholic youth movement. He has a record of voting against abortion and has made a few awkward comments about homosexuality (saying of Klaus Wowereit, a gay mayor of Berlin, “I don’t mind as long as he doesn’t come near me”). In a strange comment, he once referred to his wife and daughters as evidence he didn’t have a problem with women. In a TV debate with Scholz, Merz was asked about Donald Trump’s recognition of only two genders, and reacted: “You can understand his position.”

    In 2000, Merz spoke of a German Leitkultur (loosely, “leading culture”, as contrasted with “multiculturalism”) – a term now in common parlance in Merz’s CDU.

    4. He’s a transatlantacist

    From 2009 to 2019, Merz chaired the Atlantic Bridge, a prominent German organisation devoted to strengthening relations between Germany and the US. He is a transatlanticist by instinct and recently sent a hand-written note to Donald Trump congratulating him on his election, noting his “strong mandate for leadership”. However, in a statement on election night, Merz pledged to “achieve independence” from the US and recognised that Trump is “largely indifferent” to Europe’s fate.

    5. He’s pro-European

    With some caveats (for instance around common debt and cooperation over refugees) Merz is a pro-European. He was a member of the European parliament between 1989 and 1994, and has been clear that closer European cooperation is an essential part of Europe’s answer to Trump.

    He has also patched up relations with European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen (with whom, as a Merkel ally and CDU liberal he had little instinctive attraction), and sees potential in cooperation with her and with Manfred Weber, a CSU politician and leader of the European parliament’s centre-right MEPs.

    Merz has also pledged to visit Warsaw and Paris to rebuild relations after a difficult period under Scholz.

    6. His dealings with the far right have been controversial

    Merz has been consistently inconsistent when it comes to relations with the AfD. He mused in 2023 about the possibility of cooperation at a local level, noting that “we are obliged to recognise democratic elections”, before rowing back.

    In November 2024, Merz said he and his party would not attempt to pass legislation in the national parliament if it meant relying on AfD votes to do it. But he shocked the nation in January 2025 when he did precisely that – pushing forward a hardline immigration plan with the AfD’s support.




    Read more:
    What happened in the German parliament and why is the far right hailing it as a ‘historic’ moment?


    The volte face earned him criticism from his nemesis, Merkel – although that’s not something likely to have concerned him unduly.

    7. He’ll be hemmed in by coalition politics

    Merz will need to strike a deal with multiple other parties in order to govern. That will make his flagship programme of tax cuts hard to achieve, since cuts to welfare or climate spending would be anathema to all potential coalition partners.

    Germany’s other parties instead want Merz to reconsider Germany’s “debt brake” – the constitutional rules that restrict government borrowing. He’ll be under even more pressure to do so given a broad consensus over the need to raise defence spending.

    Perhaps it will take a conservative fiscal hawk to assemble the necessary two-thirds majorities in both chambers of parliament for change.

    8. He’d like to visit… Tibet?

    Finally, among rather thin pickings in popular reporting on Merz’s hobbies, a softball interview last summer told us he likes modern classical music and Beethoven, and one day hopes to visit Tibet.

    But holidays will be some way from his priorities at the moment. There is a strong desire in Europe for Germany to play a more active leadership role once again. At a time when Trump is noisily backing away from underscoring European security and supporting Ukraine, Merz is keenly aware of the void being opened up, and is determined that Germany, with its European allies (including even the UK) will step up.

    Ed Turner does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

    ref. Who is Friedrich Merz, the man now most likely to lead Germany? Eight things to know – https://theconversation.com/who-is-friedrich-merz-the-man-now-most-likely-to-lead-germany-eight-things-to-know-247643

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  • MIL-OSI China: Zelensky says ‘ready’ to resign to exchange peace

    Source: China State Council Information Office

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks to the media before a European Council summit in Brussels, Belgium, June 27, 2024. [Photo/Xinhua]

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky voiced readiness Sunday to step down in exchange for peace in Ukraine and the country’s admission to NATO.

    “If there is peace for Ukraine, if my resignation is really necessary, I am ready. I would exchange it for NATO if such conditions are proposed. Immediately,” Zelensky told a press conference in Kiev.

    Kiev is seeking alternative security guarantees, including the EU membership for economic security guarantees and the external financing of the 800,000-strong Ukrainian army if Ukraine is not admitted to NATO, Zelensky said.

    The Ukrainian leader said he will insist on clear security guarantees for Ukraine in the minerals deal with the United States.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Trump ‘confident’ about striking deal to end Ukraine conflict soon: White House

    Source: China State Council Information Office

    U.S. President Donald Trump returns to the White House via Marine One in Washington, D.C., the United States, Feb. 22, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]

    U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed confidence that Washington can successfully negotiate the end of the Ukraine conflict “this week,” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Saturday.

    “The president, his team are very much focused on continuing negotiations with both sides of this war to end the conflict, and the president is very confident we can get it done this week,” Leavitt was quoted by top U.S. political website “The Hill” as saying on the South Lawn after returning from the Conservative Political Action Conference.

    Leavitt also said that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has been involved in discussions about a proposed deal with the Ukrainians to harness raw minerals.

    “When it comes to the critical minerals, this is an important piece for the president. It’s very important for the president, because it will recoup American tax dollars,” Leavitt said, according to “The Hill” report.

    Meanwhile, the Speaker of Ukraine’s Parliament has said that the Ukrainian government will start working in earnest from the beginning of next week to conclude an agreement on earth minerals and security assurances with the United States, according to reports from Ukraine.

    Ruslan Stefanchuk, who is close to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said Friday that the Ukrainian government will have an expert team start from Monday working toward signing an agreement with the United States.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: ChildFund – Keep Ukrainian Children Learning. One Day They Will Rebuild Their Country

    Source: ChildFund New Zealand

    We are grateful to the New Zealanders who continue to support children in Ukraine. They need us more than ever, as we enter the fourth year of the war.
    “This war has gone on so long, some children have never been inside a school,” says Josie Pagani CEO of ChildFund.
    “This is the generation who will have to rebuild Ukraine. They will be the builders, engineers, teachers, and leaders of the future. It’s not just that they deserve to be safe, to learn, to have a future like any other child. It’s also that they are literally the future of Ukraine.”
    ChildFund will keep supporting Ukrainian children, with the help of donations from the New Zealand public, and support from The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
    Since 2022, ChildFund’s partners implementing the Ukraine Regional Refugee Response have:
    • Reached over 3,700 caregivers and children with psychosocial support and counselling services
    • Provided access to child friendly spaces, supporting access for 2,383 children to play activities and facilities
    • Provided child dedicated food bags to 8,237 children and caregivers
    • Provided access to additional education and training services for 204 children and young people
    • Provided referrals, assistive devices and systems strengthening for 88 children with disabilities and service providers.
    Since Russia invaded, more than 4,000 schools and educational institutions in Ukraine have been damaged or destroyed.
    “We are asking New Zealanders to keep supporting these efforts. Ukrainian children need decent food, safe places to learn. They need to be able to play like other children, and get the counselling they so desperately need.”
    “We don’t know how this war will end. But we do know these children will be tasked with rebuilding their country and their communities. They need our support more than ever.”

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  • MIL-OSI Submissions: Human Rights – The medical humanitarian needs in Ukraine remain as urgent as ever

    Source: Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF)

    Kyiv, 24 February 2025 – Three years after Russian forces invaded Ukraine, dramatically escalating an international armed conflict that began in 2014, people continue to bear the burden of the war’s devastation as seen through their lost lives, lost limbs, and lost homes. 

    The resulting medical humanitarian needs are clearer than ever. The strain on Ukraine’s medical services has only increased, exacerbated by frequent attacks on hospitals, ambulances and medical structures.

    Since 2022, Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has seen more patients with war-related trauma in need of early rehabilitation, namely post-amputation physiotherapy. There is also an increase in the number of patients requiring treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder. In areas close to the frontlines, daily shelling means that some of the most vulnerable, including older people and people with chronic conditions, have extremely limited access to medical care.

    MSF runs an early rehabilitation project with centres in Cherkasy and Odesa, where people receive early post-operative physiotherapy, mental health support and nursing care following incidents of violent trauma. MSF treated 755 patients in 2023 and 2024. From one year to the next, there was a 10 per cent increase in the number of patients requiring post-operative care for leg amputations.

    In 2024, half of all patients in the project were diagnosed with either post-traumatic stress disorder, or depression. The need for mental health support in Ukraine is significant. In addition to the centres in Cherkasy and Odesa, MSF has established a project focused on post-traumatic stress disorder in Vinnytsia.

    “The ferocity of this war has not diminished, and the medical humanitarian needs have only grown more complex. Even if the war were to end tomorrow, hundreds of thousands of people would require years of long-term physiotherapy, or counselling for post-traumatic stress disorder. Ensuring this care requires an ongoing humanitarian commitment.”

    – Thomas Marchese, MSF Head of Programmes in Ukraine

    Today, Ukraine’s healthcare system faces immense pressure, balancing emergency responses with the ongoing needs of patients affected by the war. For three years, drone and missile attacks have been a daily occurrence, in some cases striking cities more than 1,000 kilometres from the frontline. Medical facilities and systems have been forced to adapt to treating patients in bunkers or basements, as well as to frequent power cuts from attacks on energy infrastructure.

    In response to this, MSF operates ambulances, transferring patients from overburdened hospitals near the frontline to medical facilities in central and western Ukraine with greater capacity. Over the past three years, MSF ambulances have transferred more than 25,000 patients, more than half of whom had injuries caused by violent trauma.

    In 2024, MSF mobile clinic and ambulance teams working near the frontlines saw a significant increase in referrals for patients with chronic diseases such as cardiovascular issues, diabetes, and cancer. In 2023, these cases accounted for 24 per cent of all referrals, rising to 33 per cent in 2024. However, regular shelling and strikes mean that the access of MSF’s teams is not guaranteed. Many of those living with chronic conditions are older, and less mobile, in some areas, people have begun living in their basements or in bunkers, due to the intense shelling.

    MSF is an international, medical, humanitarian organisation that delivers medical care to people in need, regardless of their origin, religion, or political affiliation. MSF has been working in Haiti for over 30 years, offering general healthcare, trauma care, burn wound care, maternity care, and care for survivors of sexual violence. MSF Australia was established in 1995 and is one of 24 international MSF sections committed to delivering medical humanitarian assistance to people in crisis. In 2022, more than 120 project staff from Australia and New Zealand worked with MSF on assignment overseas. MSF delivers medical care based on need alone and operates independently of government, religion or economic influence and irrespective of race, religion or gender. For more information visit msf.org.au  

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: UNICEF – Three years on: One in five children in Ukraine has lost a relative or friend since the escalation of war

    Source: UNICEF Aotearoa NZ

    One in five children in Ukraine has reported losing a close relative or friend since the escalation of war three years ago, according to survey data released by UNICEF.
    “For far too long, death and destruction have remained a constant in the lives of children in Ukraine,” said UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell. 
    “This level of violence causes immense fear and suffering and disrupts every aspect of a child’s life.” 
    Ukraine’s third year of full-scale war was even deadlier for children than the preceding year. The number of child casualties in 2024 rose by more than 50 per cent compared to 2023. More than 2,520 children have been killed or injured since February 2022. The true number is likely far higher, as these figures account only for child casualties verified by the UN. 
    More than 1,600 education facilities and nearly 790 health facilities have been verified as damaged or destroyed over the past three years. The war has left children and teenagers facing profound loss and deprivation, affecting their development and well-being, at critical stages in their lives. 
    Experiences during the first three years of life influence children’s lifelong health and learning. Yet three-year-olds in Ukraine have only known war. Parents report feeling physically and emotionally exhausted, impacting family life. The essential services that young children and their parents rely on have also been disrupted by the war. 
    Adolescence is also a particularly challenging time for children in Ukraine. Almost one-third of teenagers reported feeling so sad or hopeless that they stopped doing their usual activities. These sentiments are more common among girls. Mental health challenges for children and young people in Ukraine are worsening due to isolation. Many children consistently spend hours sheltering in basements, missing opportunities to socialize and learn. Nearly 40 per cent of children study only online or through a mixture of in-person and remote classes. The impact on learning has been profound with an average educational loss of two years in reading and one year in maths. 
    UNICEF works with partners across Ukraine to provide critical lifesaving support including access to health care, safe water, cash assistance, education and child protection services to children across frontline areas. Together, we repair and rehabilitate water and sanitation networks and ensure families with children have access to fuel and clothing to keep them warm during the harsh winters. At the same time, UNICEF works with the Government and partners to support recovery and long-term development, and foster social cohesion, through strengthening systems that serve children and their families. This includes ensuring that child and social protection, health and education systems can provide timely and quality essential support, care and opportunities to children. 
    There are currently 6.86 million Ukrainian refugees registered globally, almost one million of whom are living in Poland. For refugee children, access to school remains a challenge with half of school-age children in refugee-hosting countries not enrolled in national education systems, impacting their opportunity to learn and interact with their peers, as well as to develop essential skills that will be critical to the recovery of Ukraine. 
    UNICEF continues to work with governments, municipalities and local partners to strengthen systems that provide refugee children with quality education, health care and protection services. 
    “Children must always be protected from the impacts of war in accordance with international humanitarian and human rights law,” said Russell. 
    “More than anything, children in Ukraine need sustained peace, and the chance to realize their full potential.”
    Multimedia materials available here: https://weshare.unicef.org/Package/2AM4080FDL1J

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  • MIL-OSI Video: Three Years On: The Effects of Russia’s Full-Scale Invasion of Ukraine | United Nations

    Source: United Nations (Video News)

    On the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the war continues along with the crisis. Humanitarians are making a difference but the needs remain immense. Three women at the forefront look back on this milestone and ahead to an uncertain future.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62x9RJGfjY0

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: PM call with Prime Minister Trudeau of Canada: 23 February 2025

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Press release

    PM call with Prime Minister Trudeau of Canada: 23 February 2025

    The Prime Minister spoke with the Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau this evening. 

    The Prime Minister spoke with the Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau this evening. 

    The discussion began by reflecting ahead of tomorrow’s call with G7 and European leaders, to mark three years since Russia’s full-scale illegal invasion of Ukraine – a grim reminder of the continued suffering of the people of Ukraine. 

    They both underscored their unwavering commitment to put Ukraine in the strongest possible position going forward. 

    The leaders reiterated that working together alongside other international leaders was essential to achieve lasting peace and security in Ukraine. 

    They agreed to keep in touch, with both looking forward to speaking again during Monday’s call, which will be chaired by Prime Minister Trudeau.

    Updates to this page

    Published 23 February 2025

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: PM meeting with Secretary General of NATO Mark Rutte: 23 February 2025

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Press release

    PM meeting with Secretary General of NATO Mark Rutte: 23 February 2025

    The Prime Minister spoke with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte this evening.

    The Prime Minister spoke with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte this evening.

    Ahead of the three-year anniversary of Russia’s barbaric full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the Prime Minister began by underscoring that Ukraine must be in the strongest position possible. 

    The leaders agreed that there could be no negotiations about Ukraine, without Ukraine. They agreed it was important for Europe to step up in order to ensure European security. 

    The Prime Minister said he would continue to have these vital discussions with international partners, including during his visit to Washington D.C. 

    They agreed to speak soon.

    Updates to this page

    Published 23 February 2025

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  • MIL-OSI USA News: SUNDAY SHOWS: Most Transparent Administration in History

    Source: The White House

    This morning, the Trump Administration was out in force across the TV networks to update Americans on the progress made in the historic first month of President Trump’s second term.

    Here’s what you missed:

    Special Envoy Steve Witkoff on State of the Union

    Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent on Sunday Morning Futures

    • On mortgage rates: “Interest rates are down five weeks in a row on the 10-year since President Trump took office — and mortgage rates are down.”
    • On reciprocal tariffs: “We’re just doing what they’re doing and then adding in these other factors. If they remediate those … the tariffs could drop. If they want to continue these unfair trade practices, then the tariff will go up until they are willing to negotiate.”
    • On negotiations around a minerals deal with Ukraine: “This deal is part of President Trump’s long-arc negotiating strategy for peace between Ukraine and Russia … A partnership between Ukraine and the U.S. … It is a win-win.”

    Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Fox News Sunday

    • On restoring the Pentagon’s mission: “President Trump has given another set of lawful orders, and they will be followed … If they’re not followed, then those officers will find the door … We feel really good about the direction the Pentagon is headed under President Trump.”
    • On ending the war in Ukraine: “America more than any other country in the world has invested in helping Ukraine defend itself. Now, it’s time for peace.”

    EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin on Sunday Morning Futures

    • On getting back to the agency’s core focus: “It’s time to go back to the basics to ensure we are delivering clean air, land, and water, and we are also unleashing energy dominance … That’s the priority at the EPA under President Trump.”

    Special Envoy Steve Witkoff on Face the Nation

    National Security Advisor Mike Waltz on Sunday Morning Futures

    • On President Trump’s first month: “What you’re seeing under President Trump’s leadership, in just under a month, is bringing multiple wars to an end. He is a president of peace.”

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Flags Flown at Half-Staff in Support of Ukraine

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Three years on, Australia stands with Ukraine

    Source: Australian Government – Minister of Foreign Affairs

    Today marks three years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine./p>

    For three years, Ukraine has bravely resisted Russia’s illegal and immoral war of aggression.

    Australia mourns the loss of life of Ukraine’s citizens and defenders, and the generational toll of Russia’s brutality.

    Australia continues to stand with Ukraine.

    We have committed over $1.5 billion to help Ukraine defend itself, including more than $1.3 billion in military support through vital equipment for the battlefield and the training of Ukrainian forces.

    Australia has been clear since day one that Russia, and those enabling its illegal invasion, will face consequences.

    The Australian Government has today imposed further targeted financial sanctions and travel bans on 70 persons, and targeted financial sanctions on 79 entities.

    This constitutes Australia’s largest sanctions package since February 2022.

    The new sanctions target individuals propping up Russia’s illegal administrations in eastern Ukraine and Crimea, including so-called “ministers”, judges and prosecutors, and individuals responsible for conflict-related sexual violence and the forced deportation of Ukrainian children.

    The sanctions also target persons and entities involved in deepening military cooperation between Russia and North Korea, including the deployment of North Korean troops to the battlefield.

    Deepening Russia-North Korea military cooperation is a dangerous expansion of Russia’s war, with serious consequences for European and Indo-Pacific security.

    Targets in Russia’s defence, transport and finance sectors, and those spreading disinformation to undermine Ukraine and governments around the world, have also been sanctioned.

    Australia has now imposed a total of more than 1,400 sanctions in response to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

    The Government has taken decisive action to ensure Australians are not inadvertently fuelling Russia’s war economy.

    Today we have further tightened trade bans on Russia by prohibiting the supply of commercial drones and components, including the provision of related services.

    Guidance on the operation of these bans can be found on the sanctions guidance webpage.

    Once again, Australia calls on Russia to immediately end its war and adhere fully to its obligations under international law, including in relation to the protection of civilians and treatment of prisoners of war.

    Working with Ukraine and our partners, Australia supports a just and lasting peace for Ukraine.

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  • MIL-Evening Report: After 3 years of war, Ukrainian business leaders share their lessons on survival

    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Amy L. Kenworthy, Professor of Management, Bond University

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    It’s exactly three years since Russia began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

    During that time, Ukrainians have lived through one of the world’s largest and most brutal humanitarian crises. Yet their resilience remains high.

    The United Nations estimates that 64% of micro, small and medium enterprises had to either suspend or close their operations in Ukraine at some stage after the war began.

    But the vast majority of these have since opened back up.

    Over the past year, our international team of researchers from both Australia and Ukraine sought to find out what might drive such extraordinary resilience. The answer, according to Ukrainian business leaders, is their people.

    Running a business in a war

    Ukrainians are currently living through their third winter of this war. Some of Russia’s latest attacks have targeted the gas infrastructure and other energy facilities crucial for keeping people alive.

    These daily attacks have made previously safe cities no longer safe, leaving residents without water, heat and electricity in bitterly cold conditions.

    According to the UNHCR’s 2025 Global Appeal, Russia’s targeting of homes, hospitals and communities has resulted in civilian deaths, mass displacements, restricted access to humanitarian aid, and severely disrupted essential services.

    For businesses, the war has impacted virtually every aspect of commercial activity. Beyond the immediate threat of coming under direct attack, firms have had to deal with everything from disrupted supply chains through to frequent power outages.

    As one interviewee put it:

    Many of us are afraid our main businesses may go bankrupt. We are constantly facing periods with no electricity which stops businesses and cuts us off from the world. We live with constant air raid alarms, moving in and out of underground shelters. We have a significant shortage of personnel because so many have gone to fight on the front lines or left the country.

    The UN estimates that utilisation of production capacity for Ukraine’s micro, small and medium enterprises dropped from 72.4% before the war to 45.7% in 2023.

    To make matters worse, with millions of people having fled Ukraine, finding and retaining qualified personnel has become extremely difficult.

    Women have been stepping into historically male dominated professions such as mining, truck driving and welding to fill the gap left by men who’ve joined the fight. But there is still a significant labour shortage.

    A diverse range of sectors have continued to operate in Ukraine since the war began, despite labour shortages and other issues.
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    Over the past year, our international team of researchers from both Australia and Ukraine surveyed business leaders from 85 different small and medium-sized businesses across 19 different industries in Ukraine.

    These spanned engineering, transportation, aviation and mining through to agriculture, tourism, IT, healthcare, entertainment and finance.

    We asked which resources were – and still are – key to the survival of their organisations.

    Finance and access to funding came in at number two, followed by production and energy, new customers & markets, equipment technology & information and policy & regulations.

    The most important resource

    The most important resource, highlighted by 82% of the business leaders we surveyed, was their people.

    When operating within an environment of severe crisis and disruption, the pressure can be enormous. But the Ukrainian executives we interviewed figured out a way to unite and lead their teams into the future.

    As one reflected:

    When team members are motivated, they are more likely to be optimistic and resilient when facing difficulties. Motivated employees are more productive than demotivated ones. This is important when people need to accomplish more with fewer resources.

    Forcing positive adaptation

    For many organisations in our research, operating within a crisis had pushed them to implement valuable human resource practices other businesses often struggle with.

    Some had transitioned to a “flatter” organisational structure, speeding up decision making by giving employees more autonomy. Others invested in team training which focused on empowering employees to share their thoughts on how to best move forward.

    Our processes and planning horizons have changed completely. We’ve had to become more agile and flexible in our approach to leadership, often reducing planning cycles and adapting to new realities much faster than before.

    A focus on wellbeing was another common theme. Some organisations hosted more meetings to allow their employees to share stories – not only about work but also about their personal fears and victories.

    Some also encouraged their employees to complete volunteer work together during work hours.

    There was an emphasis across interviews on the fact all employees need additional rest and recovery time, and encouraging them to take time off whenever needed.

    Making sacrifices

    Many of the new support mechanisms had financial consequences for the organisations.

    One business cancelled the salaries of its top management team one month after the war started. Another hired a full-time psychologist to provide counselling in both formal and informal sessions.

    Some continued to pay the salaries of their serving members:

    All our mobilized employees who are serving in the military have been receiving their salaries for the past three years. We also ensure they are equipped with everything they need, stay in constant contact with them, and support their families.

    Knowing their business was supporting the war effort had a positive impact on employee motivation:

    The only difference in employee motivation is the understanding that our company actively supports the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Thus, every employee in the company understands that through their work, they are involved in this support.

    In the end, it is the connections between people these leaders saw as the key to their organisational resilience.

    No matter how hard things get, how much grief and suffering we endure, we know for certain that tomorrow the sun will rise. And even if it’s not for us, it will be for our children. This is what gives us the strength to continue living, creating, and preserving Ukraine — for us and for future generations.


    The authors would like to acknowledge their academic partners and coauthors from the Ukrainian Catholic University in Lviv, Ukraine, Yaryna Boychuk, Valeria Kozlova, Sophia Opatska, and Olena Trevoho, and thank all the Ukrainian business leaders who participated in this research.

    The authors do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and have disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

    ref. After 3 years of war, Ukrainian business leaders share their lessons on survival – https://theconversation.com/after-3-years-of-war-ukrainian-business-leaders-share-their-lessons-on-survival-249145

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