The restriction of human rights during the war can be referred to as a norm. Citizens of our country who have been defending the land from occupiers for many months already know this well. However, not all Ukrainians are aware of their rights, which cannot be taken away under any circumstances. Self-defense from a legal point of view is discussed further in the article.

Which exact rights can be restricted during wartime?

The right to freedom of movement and choice of place of residence has changed for Ukrainians today. Thus, we all can no longer walk the streets after the curfew starts, and men cannot change their place of residence without permission from the military commissariat or leave the country.

In addition, citizens can be deprived of their property rights. For example, if you have a plot of land where the state plans to install critical infrastructure, it will be confiscated, but with prior notice and material compensation.

During a state of war, other human rights are also restricted, including the right to freely choose employment. This means that the state can mobilize the population for communal work that must be socially beneficial.

Intrusion into private life and the inspection of housing, personal property, and communication devices are also among the new norms of this difficult time. Protests, rallies, and other forms of public gatherings are prohibited, as are elections and referendums (people's legitimate right to participate in the governance of the state).

What rights are inviolable?

The main human right, established by international conventions and the Constitution of Ukraine, is the right to life. In addition, even during wartime, the following rights cannot be violated:

• the right to personal inviolability;
• the right to equality and respect for dignity;
• the right to citizenship;
• the right to housing;
• the right to legal protection and justice;
• the right to create a family.

Human rights that are most often violated during the war

Mass killings, abductions, torture, and various forms of moral and physical violence violate all fundamental and inalienable human rights. The enemy leaves thousands of Ukrainians without the right to housing and access to healthcare. Children are also left vulnerable and deprived of the right to access education and parental care.

Remember: after Ukraine achieves victory, all war crimes will be exposed and those involved will face fair punishment. For now, each of us must protect our basic right to live and work conscientiously toward realizing our shared dream.