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the details of the transfer. OHCHR recalls that Mr. Filatov’s deportation is a
violation of international humanitarian law.107
IX. Technical cooperation and capacity-building
116. The introduction of remote working methods due to the pandemic, including online
meetings and webinars, has allowed OHCHR to reach partners across Ukraine and
internationally that would not have been possible through in-person activities.
117. OHCHR worked to increase Ukraine’s capacity to ensure a human-rights based
approach to management of the pandemic. It published two briefing notes, with
recommendations to mitigate the impact of the pandemic on groups in vulnerable situations
(Roma and people in situations of homelessness), translated and shared international
standards with State bodies, held meetings with Ministries, the Ombudsperson of Ukraine,
Parliament, civil society and international partners, organized online presentations and
provided advice and support in online expert consultations. OHCHR also contributed to the
United Nations Country Team’s assessment of the economic and social impact of the
pandemic in Ukraine.
118. OHCHR also provided technical cooperation on other topics, including reform of the
justice system, torture prevention, protection of civilians, right to housing, right to remedy
and reparation, freedom of movement, prevention of conflict-related sexual violence, rights
of persons with disabilities, non-discrimination and prevention of hate speech. It provided
support to the Ministry of Social Policy on the National Action Plan on Women, Peace and
Security and to the Ministry of Justice on design of a new National Human Rights Strategy.
OHCHR produced three analytical papers on draft legislation and shared them with
Parliament and other State bodies. It prepared an analytical note on the law on State language,
which it shared with the Constitutional Court. OHCHR provided five trainings to State
bodies, and regularly provided briefings and information sessions to State bodies and civil
society. It provided advice and recommendations during round tables and technical meetings,
as well as during high-level meetings with Ministries and other State bodies. OHCHR also
sent 25 letters with recommendations to local, regional and national authorities. Throughout
the reporting period, it also distributed recommendations through mainstream and social
media.
X. Conclusions and recommendations
119. The additional measures to strengthen the ceasefire agreed to by the Trilateral Contact
Group on 22 July 2020 presents an opportunity to reduce the suffering of people living in the
eastern conflict area, and OHCHR urges parties to the conflict to fully respect it. It was
particularly timely following the increase in civilian casualties recorded by OHCHR in the
spring.
120. Over the current reporting period, Ukraine and the world have faced an unprecedented
global pandemic, affecting the lives of the Ukrainian population in a myriad of ways. Not
only has the pandemic underlined the interconnectedness of Ukrainians, demonstrated, for
example, by the distress caused by restrictions on movement across the contact line, it also
served to expose pre-existing vulnerabilities such as poverty and exclusion of Roma
communities, the situation of older persons and persons with disabilities living in long-term
care facilities, and persons with disabilities living in the community, as well as those living
in situations of homelessness.
121. However, the pandemic also presents an opportunity to build back better. OHCHR,
along with the rest of the United Nations in Ukraine, have undertaken a number of
assessments to measure the impact of COVID-19 and measures taken to prevent and mitigate
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