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Nina KarpachovaUkrainian politician
Date of Birth: 12.08.1957
Country:  Ukraine |
Content:
- Nina Karpachova: Ukrainian Ombudsperson and Human Rights Advocate
- Appointment as Ombudsperson
- Parliamentary Career and Recognition
- International Engagements
- Criticisms and Legacy
Nina Karpachova: Ukrainian Ombudsperson and Human Rights Advocate
Early Life and Political BeginningsBorn on August 12, 1957, in Chadîr-Lunga, Moldova, Nina Karpachova began her political career at the age of 26 as secretary of the Alushta City Committee of the Communist Party of Ukraine. In 1994, she was elected a member of the Verkhovna Rada (the Ukrainian Parliament) as an independent candidate.
Appointment as Ombudsperson
In 1998, Karpachova was elected as the Verkhovna Rada's Commissioner for Human Rights (Ombudsperson), holding the position until 2012. During her tenure, she successfully commuted the death sentence of Ukrainian Viktoria Mamontova, imprisoned in Bangkok, and facilitated her return to Ukraine. She also secured the recognition of court hearings for the mother of murdered journalist Georgy Gongadze, despite the objections of the Ukrainian Prosecutor General's Office. Additionally, she played a crucial role in obtaining a Constitutional Court ruling declaring the retirement savings of former USSR citizens as their property, paving the way for subsequent governments to release these funds.
Parliamentary Career and Recognition
In 2006-2007, Karpachova served as a member of the Verkhovna Rada representing the Party of Regions. In 2007, she was re-elected as Ombudsperson. President Viktor Yushchenko awarded her the Order of Merit III for her contributions to the protection of constitutional rights and freedoms.
International Engagements
In 2008, Karpachova played a key role in resolving the international incident involving the hijacking of the vessel Lehmann Timber, which had a large Ukrainian crew. She coordinated the return of the Ukrainian, Russian, and Estonian crew members to their respective countries after the ship's release.
Criticisms and Legacy
Karpachova's tenure as Ombudsperson has received mixed reviews. Some critics, such as her successor Valeria Lutkovska, have questioned her effectiveness in addressing the decisions and implementation mandates of the European Court of Human Rights. However, Karpachova remains a notable figure in the Ukrainian human rights landscape.
