Yermak heads the UNBA Committee on Protection of Victims of Aggression

Former head of the OP Andrii Yermak heads the NAAU Committee on Protection of Victims of Aggression

Former Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak chaired the Committee of the Ukrainian National Bar Association (UNBA) on Protection of Victims of Armed Aggression against Ukraine.

Details of the appointment

The UNBA said that the newly created committee will focus on legal support for war victims, recording war crimes and preparing materials for international courts.

The structure is also expected to coordinate the interaction of the bar community with government agencies and international partners.

Main tasks

Among the committee's priorities:

• protecting the rights of victims of armed aggression,

• legal support in cases of damages,

• documenting war crimes,

• international legal coordination.

Context.

Since the outbreak of full-scale war in Ukraine, the need for systematic legal support for affected citizens and the collection of evidence for international courts has increased significantly.

The creation of a specialised committee in the UNBA should strengthen the institutional capacity of the bar community in this area.