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2025-10-07

OSCE Human Dimension Conference 2025 Opens in Warsaw

The OSCE Human Dimension Conference 2025 – the largest annual event dedicated to human rights and democracy in the OSCE region – opened today in Warsaw. The opening session featured remarks by Elina Valtonen, OSCE Chairperson-in-Office and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland, and Radosław Sikorski, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Poland.

The conference, organized by the Finnish OSCE Chairpersonship and the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR), will run until 17 October. It includes ten plenary sessions covering topics such as human rights, the rule of law, media freedom, gender equality, and combating discrimination.

The Foundation Sunflowers is represented at the conference by Dr. Andriy Kosylo, Member of the Foundation’s Executive Board.
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2025-09-23

Foundation Sunflowers Joins Global Call to Defend the International Criminal Court

The Foundation Sunflowers joined civil society organizations worldwide in signing a joint statement defending the International Criminal Court (ICC). Reliable reports indicate that the United States may impose sanctions against the ICC as an institution – an unprecedented measure that would undermine the Court’s independence, obstruct accountability for atrocities, and erode the global rule of law.

Together with partners from around the world, Foundation Sunflowers stands firmly in support of the ICC and organizations that promote international justice. Sanctioning the Court would not only harm its functioning but also deny countless victims their last resort to justice. 
 
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Webinar
2025-09-09

You’re Invited: Webinar – ICC Arrest Warrant. How does it work?

The webinar is organised by Project Sunflowers and Kraków Center For International Criminal Justice (KCICJ) at the Jagiellonian University. The event is part of a collaboration between the Foundation Sunflowers, which runs Project Sunflowers, and the Krakow Centre for International Criminal Justice, and is aimed at lawyers and human rights activists.
 
A presentation on arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court will be given by ICC Judge Sergio Ugalde Godinez, who is currently the President of the Pre-Trial Division of the Court. Judge Ugalde was a professor of international law at the University for Peace in Costa Rica (2019-2021), mandated by the United Nations; a member of the Permanent Court of Arbitration; former co-counsel, adviser and advocate for Costa Rica before the International Court of Justice; former Ambassador of Costa Rica to the Kingdom of the Netherlands (2014-2018) and its representative to the OPCW and the Hague Conference on Private International Law.  Judge Ugalde also served as Vice-President of the Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute (2016-2018).
 
Registration link:
 
The event will be held in English
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2025-07-07

Temporary Suspension of the Sunflowers Reporting App

Due to a lack of financial resources related to IT costs, the Foundation Sunflowers is temporarily suspending the operation of the Sunflowers App used for collecting information on international crimes and damages resulting from the war in Ukraine.

We want to assure all users and contributors that the data collected so far is securely stored and protected. The safety and integrity of this information remain our highest priority.

The Foundation continues to work tirelessly to secure the necessary funding to resume active data collection. We remain committed to documenting the truth and supporting accountability for crimes committed in Ukraine.

While the App is temporarily inactive, the Foundation continues to pursue the core mission of the Project — raising awareness about the legal and social consequences of the war in Ukraine. As part of this effort, the Foundation also engages in advocacy activities aimed at increasing public understanding of the risks and long-term impacts of armed conflicts.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

— The Foundation Sunflowers Team

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Webinar
2025-06-09

You’re Invited: Webinar – Is the Special International Tribunal for Ukraine Dead Now?

The Project Sunflowers, in cooperation with the Kraków Center for International Criminal Justice at Jagiellonian University, invites you to an engaging online discussion on the future of accountability for crimes committed during the war in Ukraine.

Date: June 9, 2025
Time: 18:00 CEST
Language: English
 
Registration link: 
 
Speakers:
  • Dr. Ganna Yudkivska – Former judge at the European Court of Human Rights, Ukraine
  • Prof. Kai Ambos – University of Göttingen, Germany
  • Prof. Michael A. Newton – Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. 
Moderator:
  • Prof. Piotr Hofmański – Former President of the International Criminal Court
Join us as our distinguished panel explores the political and legal challenges facing the establishment of a special tribunal for Ukraine—and what the future may hold.

Don’t miss this critical conversation on international justice.

Register now to secure your spot!
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2025-05-15

Dr Andriy Kosylo Discusses Accountability for War Crimes and Legal Support for Ukrainians on Slawa TV’s ‘Ukrainian Focus

Dr Andriy Kosylo, a board member of Sunflowers, was a guest on the program “Ukrainian Focus” on Slawa TV [https://slawa.tv], dedicated to the issue of holding perpetrators of international crimes committed in Ukraine accountable. During the interview, Dr Kosylo emphasized, among other things, the importance of properly documenting information that can be used as evidence in future legal proceedings, including before international tribunals.

Dr Kosylo also outlined Sunflowers’ efforts, carried out in cooperation with the Legal Aid Coordination Centre of the Polish National Bar of Legal Advisers [https://legalaidpoland.org], aimed at providing legal assistance to Ukrainian citizens when submitting claims to the recently launched Council of Europe Register of Damage (RD4U) [https://rd4u.coe.int/en/].

Link to the program: https://www.youtube.com/live/2XavRMIhiSQ?si=sZkBzI7mPBlkjNuP&t=1080

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2025-04-28

Sunflowers Launches First Intensive Course on International Criminal Law for Ukrainian Students

We are proud to announce the launch of the first intensive course on international criminal law, organized by the Foundation Sunflowers in cooperation with experts from the Krakow Center for International Criminal Justice.

This 15-hour program is designed specifically for students at the Kyiv National Economic University named after Vadym Hetman. Upon successful completion, participants will receive a certificate acknowledging their achievement.

The course was developed in response to the growing interest in international criminal law among Ukrainian students and reflects our commitment to supporting legal education and professional development in Ukraine. Through expert-led sessions and interactive learning, participants will explore key aspects of international criminal justice and deepen their understanding of legal mechanisms in a global context.
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2025-04-18

Foundation Sunflowers and Legal Aid Coordination Center Launch Partnership to Support Ukrainians in Registering War-Related Damages

The Sunflowers Foundation is proud to announce a new partnership with the Legal Aid Coordination Center of the National Chamber of Legal Advisers (KIRP) in Poland. Together, we are launching a joint initiative to assist Ukrainian citizens in submitting claims to the Register of Damage Caused by the Aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine (R4D), established by the Council of Europe.

Any Ukrainian citizen who has suffered damage as a result of the Russian aggression can now contact the Center’s helpline at +48 800 088 544 to receive free guidance and support in preparing and submitting a claim to the Register.

As part of this process, individuals also have the opportunity to contribute to international accountability efforts. When submitting a claim, they can simultaneously choose to share a testimonial with the Project Sunflowers’ war crimes database by completing a short form available here:
This partnership is a significant step forward in supporting victims of war and ensuring their voices are heard in the pursuit of justice.
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2025-04-04

67 Civil Society Organizations Urge EU to Defend the ICC Amid Escalating Attacks

67 civil society organizations, including Foundation Sunflowers, call on the EU (incl HRVP @kajakallas) to defend the International Criminal Court against escalating attacks on its mandate & mission.

Justice for victims of the world’s worst crimes is at stake. The EU must act now.

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2025-04-04

Foundation Sunflowers Extends Strategic Partnership with the National Chamber of Legal Advisers (KIRP)

We are pleased and proud to announce that the cooperation between the Foundation Sunflowers and the National Chamber of Legal Advisers (KIRP), which has been our official Partner since 2024, has been extended! 
 
KIRP is a nationwide professional self-government of legal advisers:
– as a community of all legal advisers, it acts for the benefit of individual and all citizens, realising the principle of social justice concerning access to legal aid,
– enhances respect for legalism by public authorities,
– upholds that public authorities act on the basis and within the law. 
For these reasons, KIRP acts in the public interest and for its protection. 
 
Foundation Sunflowers, which implements Project Sunflowers, supports international and national justice authorities in the prosecution and adjudication of the gravest crimes committed in Ukraine and endeavours to ensure that the damage caused during the ongoing war there is repaired. The Foundation works for the benefit of the international community.  
 
Since 2023, legal counsels have participated, among others, in open webinars organised by the Foundation. In addition, the National Chamber of Legal Advisers supported the Foundation in November 2024 in organising a conference on accountability for international crimes committed in Ukraine and joint efforts to restore justice, and representatives of the legal advisers’ self-government were present at both the conference and the workshop on universal jurisdiction.

Read more here.
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