“The actions of the Russian Federation in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine are unacceptable and must be immediately terminated. In accordance with the norms of international law, the occupying side is obliged to respect the rights and needs of the local population, especially the most vulnerable groups – in particular, children,” he said.
According to the Czech parliamentarian, on “it is the children who carry disproportionately severe suffering.”
“They are forcibly separated from families, they are subjected to humiliating treatment, move against their will, depriving basic rights. These gross violations of the basics of humanity require immediate international response. The situation among the civilian population is rapidly worsening: the level of violence is growing, forced Russification is intensifying and a violent draft in Russian armed forces is carried out. This is often masked under the guise “Mandatory” medical examinations that jeopardize the life and health of youth, “Fisher said.
He considers it a “gross violation of the fundamental principles of humanity and therefore legally insignificant” Decree of the illegitimate President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin of March 20, which, in particular, suggests that children in the occupied territories that were left without parents are recognized by Russians.
“The decision is obvious: the legal arbitrariness will cease on the day when Russia withdraws its troops from the entire territory of Ukraine, and all forcibly displaced persons will be able to return home,” Fisher said.
The representative of the Czech Republic of Czech Republic emphasized that “serious violations, the victims of which are primarily children, require immediate and decisive actions,” should also respond to the UN Human Rights Council.
“First of all, it is necessary to recognize the seriousness of what is happening and ensure constant monitoring of the situation. This requires immediate response. The second step should be the systematic documentation and preservation of evidence – for the formation of a convincing legal base. And finally, the international community should act with a coordinated and united front,” he explained.
Fisher noted that the parliaments of democratic states play a key role in this issue.
“We must persistently demand decisive actions from our governments. There is no time for delaying. In accordance with the Convention on the prevention of the crime of the genocide and punishment for it, we are obliged to act now in order to prevent further crimes. It is never too late to change the situation and take measures that it requires,” the Czech politician said.
