Published by Amnesty International, December 2022 Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, which began on 24 February 2022, has been characterized by a flagrant disregard for civilian life and frequent war crimes. Russia has indiscriminately attacked Ukrainian cities, including with banned weapons, committed extrajudicial executions in areas under its control, and targeted clearly-marked civilian infrastructure in …

At least 10% of summer camp places to be reserved for children with disabilities   19.04.2023   At its meeting on 18 April, the State Duma passed the first reading of a Bill that will allow the allocation of recreation places for children with disabilities.   The Bill’s authors want to strengthen the concept of …

CSOs ask the Ministry of Health to provide therapy for hepatitis C to HIV patients. According to patient organisations, since mid-2022 people with HIV have been increasingly denied free hepatitis C treatment due to a shortage of drugs. 17.04.2023 Representatives of leading socially oriented CSOs helping people with chronic viral hepatitis have sent a letter …

Russia to create a service for patients with chronic diseases. The creation of a digital service for personalised screening recommendations is one of the department’s main tasks, said Vladimir Zelensky, First Deputy Minister of Health. 14.04.23 Collecting as much data about a patient as possible, organising it, and issuing a universal set of services based …

In 2022, prisoners began to complain more often about the violation of their rights. According to the Commissioner for Human Rights, Tatiana Moskalkova, most complaints are related to conditions of detention, labour issues, and medical care. 13.04.23 On April 13, at a meeting of the expert council under the Commissioner for Human Rights, Tatiana Moskalkova …

Service for children and adults who face problems with receiving or paying for medical and social assistance. The “Right Direction” service has started helping patients over 18 years old. Previously, the service helped children, but now adults can call the toll-free hotline for assistance. 13.04.23 On April 13, 2023, the “Right Direction” service began accepting …

Ana’s story: campaigning to improve cancer care in Georgia Published by WHO, Georgia, 13 April 2023 “I’m like a social worker and I try to use my experience to help other cancer patients to believe that they will survive. They need to know that a cancer diagnosis is not the end.” A passionate advocate for …

Published by RFE/RL 13 April 2023 ‘The City Is Half Dead’: Volunteers Help Restore Life In War-Torn Kherson Volunteers in the Ukrainian city of Kherson are working tirelessly to help repair the lives and homes of local residents. Describing it as a “half-dead city,” one inhabitant said rebuilding was a struggle and hazardous as Kherson …

The Russian Federation’s Supreme Court proposes that the seriously ill, mothers and homeless people should not be arrested   12.04.2023   The Federation’s Supreme Court has reviewed the practice of holding those accused of non-violent crimes in custody and concluded that, in some cases, arrest is unnecessary.   The Court is arguing for the introduction …

Inclusive Arts Festival 2023 held in Moscow   12.04.2023   A festival for children and teenagers with disabilities was held on 8 April at the ZIL Cultural Centre by the Colour of Life charity.   The event was attended by 150 children – pupils from remedial institutions in Moscow and those being cared for by …