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A project by Office for Foreign Affairs

Ukrainian Archive: From Archiving to Accountability and Recovery

Since the beginning of Russia’s invasion, Mnemonic has collected and preserved digital evidence relating to alleged war crimes, serious human rights violations and conflict-related destruction in Ukraine. With more than 7.6 million records, Mnemonic’s Ukraine Archive is among the leading archives of its kind and serves as a foundation for investigations, court proceedings, journalistic research and international reporting.

The project aims to strengthen accountability for the most serious crimes and support affected people in their pursuit of justice. To this end, open-source information such as videos, photographs, documents and satellite imagery is secured, verified and archived in accordance with international standards.

In addition to the archiving and analysis of digital evidence, Mnemonic supports human rights organisations, investigative authorities, prosecutors, media organisations and civil society actors in the professional handling of digital evidence. The organisation also works with international partners to promote the integration of international standards into Ukrainian legal and procedural practice.

Through this contribution, Liechtenstein supports the preservation of important evidence for future national and international criminal proceedings and thereby contributes to justice, accountability and the long-term social recovery of Ukraine.

Project goals

Archive and preserve at least 600,000 new digital records relating to alleged war crimes and human rights violations.

Produce at least five confidential analytical products to support justice, accountability and compensation processes.

Publish at least two in-depth investigation reports in cooperation with Ukrainian and international media partners.

Strengthen the capacities of media organisations, human rights organisations and civil society groups in handling digital evidence.

Support at least three strategic research or legal projects of Ukrainian and international partner organisations.

Promote the integration of international standards for open-source evidence into Ukrainian legislation and legal practice.

Project facts

Country and region:

Ukraine

Project duration:

2025-2026

Total amount:

CHF 150'000

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