Ukraine

The situation in eastern Ukraine is deteriorating and continues to have a severe impact on human rights.
UNHCR

Ukraine: UN calls for protection of civilians after attacks on water facility workers

15 March 2018
Peace and Security

Following recent shelling of water treatment workers in eastern Ukraine, a senior United Nations official has called on all parties to the conflict to protect those civilians who maintain critical infrastructure.

People crossing the 'contact line' at Stanytsia Luhanska which is the only one operational entry/exit checkpoint in Luhansk province, Ukraine.
Photo: Volodymyr Shuvayev

Ukraine crisis ‘forgotten by the world,’ senior UN relief official says, urging greater global support

1 March 2018
Humanitarian Aid

With 4.4 million people in Ukraine soon to enter a fifth year of conflict, the international community has an important role to play in supporting conflict resolution and bringing about lasting peace – the only durable humanitarian solution for the affected population, a senior United Nations official has said.