Nobel laureate discusses Ukraine’s path to recovery, emphasizing human rights, justice, and the need for a Special Tribunal for aggression.
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The text features an interview with Oleksandra Matviichuk, a Ukrainian human rights lawyer and director of the Center for Civil Liberties, who was awarded the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize. She emphasizes that Ukraine’s recovery must be human-centered and begin immediately, focusing on people, businesses, and the environment, rather than waiting until after the war. Matviichuk strongly advocates for a Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine, arguing that existing international bodies lack jurisdiction to prosecute Russia’s leadership for initiating the war. She stresses that justice cannot be a privilege of the victors. Regarding international law, she criticizes the concept of “double standards,” pointing to global inconsistencies in upholding international law. Furthermore, she calls for the confiscation of the €300 billion in frozen Russian state assets held by G7 countries to fund Ukraine’s restoration. She also explains that occupation involves systematic human rights abuses, not just changing flags, and discusses the complexities of collaboration among Ukrainians in occupied territories. Finally, she shares that her resilience comes from a sense of responsibility to ensure the documentation of war crimes leads to justice and the restoration of human dignity.
