Vlogs

To learn more about the topics of HuRiEE researchers, please refer to the vlogs below.

The Helsinki Accords and their Impact in Ukraine

This video explores the historical development of human rights in Ukraine, examining how the Helsinki Accords influenced the growth of the human rights movement in the country during the Soviet era. It highlights the role of these accords in shaping human rights activism in socialist Ukraine.

Ukrainian Women and the Helsinki Accords

This video focuses on the Ukrainian Helsinki Group, formed in 1976, and highlights the stories of three women who played key roles in its human rights agenda. The vlog celebrates their strength and determination in advocating for human rights during a time of political repression.

Abortion Rights in Poland

This vlog discusses Poland's restrictions on abortion in 2020, which sparked mass protests and led many women to challenge the ruling at the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR). In a landmark case, the ECtHR found that the Polish Constitutional Tribunal's decision violated the right to private and family life. You can find Dr Kubal's article on this topic here. 

Human Rights in Romania under Communism

This video explores human rights struggles under Romania's Communist regime, including efforts to build a movement despite repressions, challenges in documenting abuses, and limits of human rights reporting. It also highlights the bravery of those who fought for justice against all odds under authoritarian rule.