Media Statement: Russia-Ukraine Crisis and the Application of International Criteria and Law
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GCIAD express the deep concern about the outcome of the Russia-Ukraine war that started on February 24th, 2022, which was manifested in the widespread outbreak of military actions.
GCIAD call on international institutions and the governments of all countries to work closely to stop the war and not expand it, and to provide conditions for a peaceful solution to this crisis through dialogue and negotiations, and denounce all forms of acts which could result in prolonged conflict.
GCIAD also express concern about some discriminatory practices against nationals of non-European countries and spreading racial discrimination among refugees.
GCIAD urge the states to work on:
1- Immediate ceasefire and encouragement of the conflicting parties to negotiate and dialogue to resolve the crisis peacefully and withdrawal of Russian forces from Ukraine immediately.
2- Protecting civilians especially women and children and facilitate the process of evacuating state nationals and civilians without any form of discrimination.
3- Forming an international commission of inquiry by the Human Rights Council in Geneva to investigate all war crimes committed in Ukraine.
4- Respecting the sovereignty of states and non-interference in their internal affairs in accordance with the International Human Rights law and the Charter of the United Nations and the right of peoples to self determination.
5- Starting the process for reforming the United Nations through good governance and the democratization of its institutions, including the abolition of the veto right granted to the victorious countries in the Second World War, and as a first step to consider its use in anything that contradicts the Charter of the United Nations prohibited.
6- Building a new multipolar world order, away from exploitation, monopoly domination, and colonialism as a new pattern of international relations based on mutual respect, justice and cooperation.
7- The application of the Charter of the United Nations and international legality to the authorities of the occupying state and the colonial apartheid in Palestine without delay.
