Summary

The Independent Expert on the effects of foreign debt and other related international financial obligations of States on the full enjoyment of all human rights, particularly economic, social and cultural rights, Juan Pablo Bohoslavsky, conducted an official visit to Ukraine from 14 to 23 May 2018 at the invitation of the Government. The main purpose of the visit was to examine the implementation of relevant international human rights law in Ukraine in the sphere of finance and the economy through legislation, policies and programmes. In particular, the Independent Expert examines the enjoyment of human rights in the context of structural adjustment, fiscal consolidation and economic reform policies, as well as of international development assistance and lending to Ukraine from international financial and multilateral institutions. He further assesses the effectiveness of measures taken by the Government to address illicit financial flows, tax evasion and avoidance, corruption and other criminal activities, such as money laundering, and their implications for human rights.