Julija Gorbunova

Julija Gorbunova is a senior researcher for Ukraine at Human Rights Watch, where she focuses on the implications of wartime laws on minors. Gorbunova has raised concerns regarding the treatment of children accused of espionage and sabotage, stressing the importance of adhering to international standards of juvenile justice. She advocates for rehabilitation and reintegration over punitive measures, highlighting the need for legal protections and support for minors caught in the conflict, particularly in light of the increasing recruitment of youth by foreign agents.