Jerusalem: Protesters March Against Benjamin Netanyahu

Thousands of anti-government protesters marched toward Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's residence in Jerusalem, blocking the city's main entrance. The protest, which occurred on Wednesday morning, March 19, was driven by opposition to Netanyahu's decision to dismiss the head of the Shin Bet domestic security service and his move to resume the war in the Gaza Strip.

Ukrainian Womens Congress 2024 in Kyiv

Ukrainian Womens Congress 2024 in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 5, 2024 - Chairwoman of the Center for Civil Liberties Oleksandra Matviichuk attends the Eighth Ukrainian Womens Congress, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. This years theme is "Womens Potential: New Roles, New Quality".

Ukrainian Womens Congress 2024 in Kyiv

Ukrainian Womens Congress 2024 in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 5, 2024 - ICTV and United News telethon host Vadym Karpiak, Kyiv Security Forum Director Danylo Lubkivsky, chairwoman of the Center for Civil Liberties Oleksandra Matviichuk, Deputy Minister for Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine Oleksii Riabykin, commander of the platoon of unmanned aerial systems of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Oksana Rubaniak and member of the Supervisory Board of Oschadbank JSC Roza Tapanova (L to R) attend the Eighth Ukrainian Womens Congress, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. This years theme is "Womens Potential: New Roles, New Quality".

Ukrainian Womens Congress 2024 in Kyiv

Ukrainian Womens Congress 2024 in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 5, 2024 - ICTV and United News telethon host Vadym Karpiak, Kyiv Security Forum Director Danylo Lubkivsky, chairwoman of the Center for Civil Liberties Oleksandra Matviichuk, Deputy Minister for Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine Oleksii Riabykin, commander of the platoon of unmanned aerial systems of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Oksana Rubaniak and member of the Supervisory Board of Oschadbank JSC Roza Tapanova (L to R) attend the Eighth Ukrainian Womens Congress, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. This years theme is "Womens Potential: New Roles, New Quality".

Xth media forum starts in Lviv

Xth media forum starts in Lviv

LVIV, UKRAINE - MAY 16, 2024 - Head of the Center for Civil Liberties Oleksandra Matviychuk speaks at the Xth Lviv Media Forum on the topic: "Language for Understanding: Search for Meaning in Polarized World", Lviv, western Ukraine.

Xth media forum starts in Lviv

Xth media forum starts in Lviv

LVIV, UKRAINE - MAY 16, 2024 - Head of the Center for Civil Liberties Oleksandra Matviychuk speaks at the Xth Lviv Media Forum on the topic: "Language for Understanding: Search for Meaning in Polarized World", Lviv, western Ukraine.

Xth media forum starts in Lviv

Xth media forum starts in Lviv

LVIV, UKRAINE - MAY 16, 2024 - Head of the Center for Civil Liberties Oleksandra Matviychuk speaks at the Xth Lviv Media Forum on the topic: "Language for Understanding: Search for Meaning in Polarized World", Lviv, western Ukraine.

Women National Parliament Speakers World Summit - Paris

Women National Parliament Speakers World Summit - Paris

Ukrainian lawyer and head of Ukrainian human rights organisation Center for Civil Liberties Oleksandra Matviichuk for a women national parliament speakers world summit at the French National Assembly in Paris on March 6, 2024. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Women National Parliament Speakers World Summit - Paris

Women National Parliament Speakers World Summit - Paris

Ukrainian lawyer and head of Ukrainian human rights organisation Center for Civil Liberties Oleksandra Matviichuk for a women national parliament speakers world summit at the French National Assembly in Paris on March 6, 2024. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Women National Parliament Speakers World Summit - Paris

Women National Parliament Speakers World Summit - Paris

Ukrainian lawyer and head of Ukrainian human rights organisation Center for Civil Liberties Oleksandra Matviichuk for a women national parliament speakers world summit at the French National Assembly in Paris on March 6, 2024. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Women National Parliament Speakers World Summit - Paris

Women National Parliament Speakers World Summit - Paris

Ukrainian lawyer and head of Ukrainian human rights organisation Center for Civil Liberties Oleksandra Matviichuk for a women national parliament speakers world summit at the French National Assembly in Paris on March 6, 2024. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Women National Parliament Speakers World Summit - Paris

Women National Parliament Speakers World Summit - Paris

Ukrainian lawyer and head of Ukrainian human rights organisation Center for Civil Liberties Oleksandra Matviichuk for a women national parliament speakers world summit at the French National Assembly in Paris on March 6, 2024. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Women National Parliament Speakers World Summit - Paris

Women National Parliament Speakers World Summit - Paris

Ukrainian lawyer and head of Ukrainian human rights organisation Center for Civil Liberties Oleksandra Matviichuk for a women national parliament speakers world summit at the French National Assembly in Paris on March 6, 2024. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Women National Parliament Speakers World Summit - Paris

Women National Parliament Speakers World Summit - Paris

Ukrainian lawyer and head of Ukrainian human rights organisation Center for Civil Liberties Oleksandra Matviichuk for a women national parliament speakers world summit at the French National Assembly in Paris on March 6, 2024. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Women National Parliament Speakers World Summit - Paris

Women National Parliament Speakers World Summit - Paris

Ukrainian lawyer and head of Ukrainian human rights organisation Center for Civil Liberties Oleksandra Matviichuk for a women national parliament speakers world summit at the French National Assembly in Paris on March 6, 2024. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Women National Parliament Speakers World Summit - Paris

Women National Parliament Speakers World Summit - Paris

Ukrainian lawyer and head of Ukrainian human rights organisation Center for Civil Liberties Oleksandra Matviichuk for a women national parliament speakers world summit at the French National Assembly in Paris on March 6, 2024. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Women National Parliament Speakers World Summit - Paris

Women National Parliament Speakers World Summit - Paris

Ukrainian lawyer and head of Ukrainian human rights organisation Center for Civil Liberties Oleksandra Matviichuk for a women national parliament speakers world summit at the French National Assembly in Paris on March 6, 2024. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Women National Parliament Speakers World Summit - Paris

Women National Parliament Speakers World Summit - Paris

Ukrainian lawyer and head of Ukrainian human rights organisation Center for Civil Liberties Oleksandra Matviichuk for a women national parliament speakers world summit at the French National Assembly in Paris on March 6, 2024. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Women National Parliament Speakers World Summit - Paris

Women National Parliament Speakers World Summit - Paris

French National Assembly President Yael Braun Pivet welcomes Ukrainian lawyer and head of Ukrainian human rights organisation Center for Civil Liberties Oleksandra Matviichuk for a women national parliament speakers world summit at the French National Assembly in Paris on March 6, 2024. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Women National Parliament Speakers World Summit - Paris

Women National Parliament Speakers World Summit - Paris

French National Assembly President Yael Braun Pivet welcomes Ukrainian lawyer and head of Ukrainian human rights organisation Center for Civil Liberties Oleksandra Matviichuk for a women national parliament speakers world summit at the French National Assembly in Paris on March 6, 2024. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Women National Parliament Speakers World Summit - Paris

Women National Parliament Speakers World Summit - Paris

French National Assembly President Yael Braun Pivet welcomes Ukrainian lawyer and head of Ukrainian human rights organisation Center for Civil Liberties Oleksandra Matviichuk for a women national parliament speakers world summit at the French National Assembly in Paris on March 6, 2024. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Women National Parliament Speakers World Summit - Paris

Women National Parliament Speakers World Summit - Paris

French National Assembly President Yael Braun Pivet welcomes Ukrainian lawyer and head of Ukrainian human rights organisation Center for Civil Liberties Oleksandra Matviichuk for a women national parliament speakers world summit at the French National Assembly in Paris on March 6, 2024. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Women National Parliament Speakers World Summit - Paris

Women National Parliament Speakers World Summit - Paris

French National Assembly President Yael Braun Pivet welcomes Ukrainian lawyer and head of Ukrainian human rights organisation Center for Civil Liberties Oleksandra Matviichuk for a women national parliament speakers world summit at the French National Assembly in Paris on March 6, 2024. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Women National Parliament Speakers World Summit - Paris

Women National Parliament Speakers World Summit - Paris

French National Assembly President Yael Braun Pivet welcomes Ukrainian lawyer and head of Ukrainian human rights organisation Center for Civil Liberties Oleksandra Matviichuk for a women national parliament speakers world summit at the French National Assembly in Paris on March 6, 2024. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rally and performance to mark 10 years of Russia-Ukraine war in Kyiv

Rally and performance to mark 10 years of Russia-Ukraine war in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 20, 2024 - Head of the Center for Civil Liberties Oleksandra Matviichuk delivers a speech during The World Needs Security. Ukraine Needs Victory action marking 10 years since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war in Maidan Nezalezhnosti, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

Rally and performance to mark 10 years of Russia-Ukraine war in Kyiv

Rally and performance to mark 10 years of Russia-Ukraine war in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 20, 2024 - Head of the Center for Civil Liberties Oleksandra Matviichuk delivers a speech during The World Needs Security. Ukraine Needs Victory action marking 10 years since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war in Maidan Nezalezhnosti, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

International conference on special tribunal on aggression against Ukraine in Kyiv

International conference on special tribunal on aggression against Ukraine in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - AUGUST 21, 2023 - 2022 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, head of the Center for Civil Liberties (CCL) Oleksandra Matviichuk attends the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine. Justice to be Served international conference at the PARKOVY Convention and Exhibition Center, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

Ukrainian civil society leader Matviychuk

Ukrainian civil society leader Matviychuk

Olexandra Matviychuk, head of the Kyiv-based nonprofit organization Center for Civil Liberties, speaks at the Kyiv Security Forum in Ukraine's capital city on Jan. 23, 2023.

Nobel Peace Prize award ceremony

Nobel Peace Prize award ceremony

(from L) Natallia Pintsyuk, wife of the jailed Belarusian activist Ales Bialiatski, Jan Rachynskij, head of Russia's Memorial human rights group, and Olexandra Matviychuk, head of Ukraine's Center for Civil Liberties, pose after receiving the Nobel Peace Prize at an award ceremony in Oslo on Dec. 10, 2022.

Nobel Peace Prize ceremony

Nobel Peace Prize ceremony

Olexandra Matviychuk, head of Ukraine's Center for Civil Liberties, speaks as the group receives the Nobel Peace Prize at an award ceremony in Oslo on Dec. 10, 2022.

Winners of 2022 Nobel Peace Prize

An official of Ukraine's Center for Civil Liberties meets the press in Kyiv on Oct. 7, 2022, after the group was awarded the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize along with jailed Belarusian activist Ales Bialiatski and Russia's Memorial human rights group for their "outstanding effort to document war crimes, human rights abuses and the abuse of power."

Ukrainian group wins Nobel Peace Prize

Oleksandra Matviychuk, head of Ukraine's Center for Civil Liberties, gives an interview to Kyodo News in Kyiv on Oct. 8, 2022, a day after the organization was awarded the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize along with jailed Belarusian activist Ales Bialiatski and Russia's Memorial human rights group for their "outstanding effort to document war crimes, human right abuses and the abuse of power."

Ukrainian group wins Nobel Peace Prize

Ukrainian group wins Nobel Peace Prize

Oleksandra Matviychuk, head of Ukraine's Center for Civil Liberties, gives an interview to Kyodo News in Kyiv on Oct. 8, 2022, a day after the organization was awarded the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize along with jailed Belarusian activist Ales Bialiatski and Russia's Memorial human rights group for their "outstanding effort to document war crimes, human right abuses and the abuse of power."

Ukrainian group wins Nobel Peace Prize

Ukrainian group wins Nobel Peace Prize

Oleksandra Matviychuk, head of Ukraine's Center for Civil Liberties, gives an interview to Kyodo News in Kyiv on Oct. 8, 2022, a day after the organization was awarded the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize along with jailed Belarusian activist Ales Bialiatski and Russia's Memorial human rights group for their "outstanding effort to document war crimes, human right abuses and the abuse of power."

Ukrainian group wins Nobel Peace Prize

Ukrainian group wins Nobel Peace Prize

Oleksandra Matviychuk, head of Ukraine's Center for Civil Liberties, gives an interview to Kyodo News in Kyiv on Oct. 8, 2022, a day after the organization was awarded the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize along with jailed Belarusian activist Ales Bialiatski and Russia's Memorial human rights group for their "outstanding effort to document war crimes, human right abuses and the abuse of power."

Ukrainian group wins Nobel Peace Prize

Ukrainian group wins Nobel Peace Prize

Oleksandra Matviychuk (wearing blue), head of Ukraine's Center for Civil Liberties, celebrates with the group's other members after a press conference in Kyiv on Oct. 8, 2022, a day after the organization was awarded the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize along with jailed Belarusian activist Ales Bialiatski and Russia's Memorial human rights group for their "outstanding effort to document war crimes, human right abuses and the abuse of power."

Ukrainian group wins Nobel Peace Prize

Ukrainian group wins Nobel Peace Prize

Oleksandra Matviychuk, head of Ukraine's Center for Civil Liberties, holds a placard reading "For your and our freedom" at a press conference in Kyiv on Oct. 8, 2022, a day after the organization was awarded the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize along with jailed Belarusian activist Ales Bialiatski and Russia's Memorial human rights group for their "outstanding effort to document war crimes, human right abuses and the abuse of power."

Ukrainian group wins Nobel Peace Prize

Ukrainian group wins Nobel Peace Prize

Oleksandra Matviychuk (C), head of Ukraine's Center for Civil Liberties, poses for a photo with the group's other members at a press conference in Kyiv on Oct. 8, 2022, a day after the organization was awarded the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize along with jailed Belarusian activist Ales Bialiatski and Russia's Memorial human rights group for their "outstanding effort to document war crimes, human right abuses and the abuse of power."

Ukrainian group wins Nobel Peace Prize

Ukrainian group wins Nobel Peace Prize

Oleksandra Matviychuk, head of Ukraine's Center for Civil Liberties, speaks at a press conference in Kyiv on Oct. 8, 2022, a day after the organization was awarded the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize along with jailed Belarusian activist Ales Bialiatski and Russia's Memorial human rights group for their "outstanding effort to document war crimes, human right abuses and the abuse of power."

Ukrainian group wins Nobel Peace Prize

Ukrainian group wins Nobel Peace Prize

Oleksandra Matviychuk, head of Ukraine's Center for Civil Liberties, speaks at a press conference in Kyiv on Oct. 8, 2022, a day after the organization was awarded the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize along with jailed Belarusian activist Ales Bialiatski and Russia's Memorial human rights group for their "outstanding effort to document war crimes, human right abuses and the abuse of power."

Ukrainian group wins Nobel Peace Prize

Ukrainian group wins Nobel Peace Prize

Oleksandra Matviychuk, head of Ukraine's Center for Civil Liberties, speaks at a press conference in Kyiv on Oct. 8, 2022, a day after the organization was awarded the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize along with jailed Belarusian activist Ales Bialiatski and Russia's Memorial human rights group for their "outstanding effort to document war crimes, human right abuses and the abuse of power."

Ukrainian group wins Nobel Peace Prize

Ukrainian group wins Nobel Peace Prize

Oleksandra Matviychuk (L), head of Ukraine's Center for Civil Liberties, speaks at a press conference in Kyiv on Oct. 8, 2022, a day after the organization was awarded the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize along with jailed Belarusian activist Ales Bialiatski and Russia's Memorial human rights group for their "outstanding effort to document war crimes, human right abuses and the abuse of power."

Ukrainian group wins Nobel Peace Prize

Ukrainian group wins Nobel Peace Prize

Oleksandra Matviychuk (C), head of Ukraine's Center for Civil Liberties, speaks at a press conference in Kyiv on Oct. 8, 2022, a day after the organization was awarded the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize along with jailed Belarusian activist Ales Bialiatski and Russia's Memorial human rights group for their "outstanding effort to document war crimes, human right abuses and the abuse of power."

2022 Nobel Peace Prize

2022 Nobel Peace Prize

Berit Reiss-Andersen, chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, speaks during an interview in Oslo on Oct. 7, 2022, after announcing the winners of the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize. The peace prize was awarded to jailed Belarusian activist Ales Bialiatski and two human rights groups -- Ukraine's Center for Civil Liberties and Russia's Memorial -- for their "outstanding effort to document war crimes, human rights abuses and the abuse of power."

2022 Nobel Peace Prize

2022 Nobel Peace Prize

Berit Reiss-Andersen, chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, speaks during an interview in Oslo on Oct. 7, 2022, after announcing the winners of the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize. The peace prize was awarded to jailed Belarusian activist Ales Bialiatski and two human rights groups -- Ukraine's Center for Civil Liberties and Russia's Memorial -- for their "outstanding effort to document war crimes, human rights abuses and the abuse of power."

Winners of 2022 Nobel Peace Prize

Winners of 2022 Nobel Peace Prize

An official of Ukraine's Center for Civil Liberties meets the press in Kyiv on Oct. 7, 2022, after the group was awarded the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize along with jailed Belarusian activist Ales Bialiatski and Russia's Memorial human rights group for their "outstanding effort to document war crimes, human rights abuses and the abuse of power."

Winners of 2022 Nobel Peace Prize

Winners of 2022 Nobel Peace Prize

Photo taken on Oct. 7, 2022, shows the logo of the Center for Civil Liberties. The 2022 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded the same day to jailed Belarusian activist Ales Bialiatski and two human rights groups -- Ukraine's Center for Civil Liberties and Russia's Memorial -- for their "outstanding effort to document war crimes, human rights abuses and the abuse of power."

Winners of 2022 Nobel Peace Prize

Winners of 2022 Nobel Peace Prize

Members of Ukraine's Center for Civil Liberties pose in Kyiv on Oct. 7, 2022, after the group was awarded the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize along with jailed Belarusian activist Ales Bialiatski and Russia's Memorial human rights group for their "outstanding effort to document war crimes, human rights abuses and the abuse of power."

Winners of 2022 Nobel Peace Prize

Winners of 2022 Nobel Peace Prize

Photo taken on Oct. 7, 2022, shows a building housing the Center for Civil Liberties in Kyiv. The 2022 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded the same day to jailed Belarusian activist Ales Bialiatski and two human rights groups -- Ukraine's Center for Civil Liberties and Russia's Memorial -- for their "outstanding effort to document war crimes, human rights abuses and the abuse of power."

Winners of 2022 Nobel Peace Prize

Winners of 2022 Nobel Peace Prize

A senior official (R) of the Center for Civil Liberties hears from school officials in Irpin, near Kyiv, in June 2022 that their school has been destroyed in a Russian missile attack. The 2022 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded on Oct. 7, 2022, to jailed Belarusian activist Ales Bialiatski and two human rights groups -- Ukraine's Center for Civil Liberties and Russia's Memorial -- for their "outstanding effort to document war crimes, human rights abuses and the abuse of power."