Why in Transcarpathia entered office coordinator Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights
newly appointed regional coordinator of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on Human Rights in the Transcarpathian region Oleg Grigoriev gave a short interview. Why now introduced the post and whether it is related to events in Mukachevo? Actually, it's not as not related to the eventswhich took place in Mukachevo in the last two weeks. This is not a spontaneous destination. In April, was declared open competition. So I was training with the Secretariat of the Commissioner, last week received a certificate and authorization. Ukraine now has regional coordinators working in 13 regions. They are intended to respond quickly to the rightviolations in the region. What is included in your responsibilities and plan to do in the Carpathian region in the near future? In its activities the regional coordinators follow the Constitution and the Law of Ukraine "On the Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights." My main duties - on behalf of the Commissioner to take part in inspections to ensure adherence to human rights and freedoms orgAnami public authorities; monitor the observance of the rights and freedoms of man and citizen, to prepare proposals for the proceedings on violation of human rights, to attend the hearings. Also monitoring visit to visit places of captivity, boarding, temporary holding facilities, temporaryOn placement psychiatric hospital. Under what conditions Transcarpathians may apply to you? Regional coordinators are taking treatment of citizens of Ukraine, foreigners, stateless persons, irrespective of their place of residence within the territory of Ukraine, or persons acting in their interest. Appeals are submitted in writing withinyear after the discovery of the violation. The Commissioner considers appeals regarding relations which arise between the applicant and state authorities, local governments and their officials and officers. The procedure following appeal: in Mukachevo and Uzhgorod work public reception, where he can get counseling as welland an explanation of how to file an appeal to the Commissioner. The appeal must specify the name and the name, the address to which the answer will come. Also noted government, authority or person has violated the applicant's right. You must specify the nature of the appeal. Also - bodies which have been already made appeals to prickCourt order. And finally - a personal signature. How do you assess the current situation regarding human rights in Transcarpathia? It is difficult to give an unambiguous assessment. Human rights violations occur almost daily in every sphere of life. Their main monitor and promptly respond to them. However, I see a growing level of legal consciousness Transcarpathians. Improves hromadska activity, people want to know their rights and defend them. Therefore, I think not mistaken if I say that already then grow the number of hits. As for future work, we will respond to violations. Even in social networks are writing about such facts. Recently held a flashy, discriminatory case of black woman. It can not claimustyly the bus called police officers who used her special features - namely handcuffs (check information). Currently, the situation is this: a young woman? Asi, who 23 years, six months ago moved from Sierra Leone because of the difficult political situation in the country. She has a son, who was 8 months. Now she is temporarily staying in Ukraine untilreceives status. According to her, the police kept her at the bus station in handcuffs hour. Currently being investigated all the circumstances of the case. This newsroom "Carpathian lens" the press service of the regional coordinator of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on Human Rights in the Transcarpathian region. News of Transcarpathia - "Carpathian about 'Lenses "Source: http://artlife.rv.ua/