Rights Violations Persist During Mobilization: Lubinets Urges Formation of a Task Force.

Ongoing Violations of Civil Rights During Mobilization

According to Novyny.live: Despite government promises of reform, Dmytro Lubinets has reported that human rights abuses continue during the mobilization process. In a statement released via Telegram, he stressed that the situation remains critical, citing incidents involving the use of force, individuals wearing balaclavas, and the confiscation of personal belongings. Lubinets has called for the creation of a dedicated working group to address these violations.

Lack of Progress in Addressing the Issue

Three weeks ago, Lubinets proposed establishing a task force under the Ministry of Defense, but as he noted,

“there is still no working group in place.”

“a reform that does not begin with respect for human rights risks becoming just another attempt to pretend the problem doesn't exist.”

In May 2022, for instance, representatives of a territorial recruitment center conscripted a student whose mobilization was later overturned by a court. This serves as another example of how rights violations keep occurring. Meanwhile, it has come to light that Valerii Kravets, a former deputy head of the Kharkiv Regional Territorial Recruitment Center and Social Support Department, declared over 2.4 million hryvnias in cash assets—raising questions about transparency and ethics within the mobilization system.

As a result, the issue of rights violations during mobilization remains a pressing topic for discussion, and Lubinets’ push for a working group could be a step toward resolving it. The lack of government response to such incidents risks eroding public trust in both the mobilization system and state institutions—a particularly critical concern during wartime. Future developments in this area could significantly shape the country’s reputation and its ability to protect citizens’ rights.