Formal cooperation between the International Human Rights Commission (IHRC Corporation) and Ukraine’s National Commission on Radiation Safety (NCRSPU) strengthens international civilianF protection against emerging EMP and radiological threats.
Context and Strategic Significance
On 30 September 2025, IHRC Secretary General Prof. h.c. Rafal Marcin Wasik received an official communication from Mr Oleksandr Kopilenko, Chairman of the NCRSPU, announcing the appointment of Mr Igor Mantsurov as Senior Advisor for International Affairs and expressing readiness to deepen collaboration with IHRC. The NCRSPU also highlighted its methodological framework on the “Safety of the Combined Influence Zone of NPP Radiation Accidents and High-Frequency Electromagnetic Fields (EMP/HF)”.
“The IHRC Corporation welcomes this scientific initiative as a cornerstone for the joint development of global standards protecting humanity from the consequences of technological terrorism. With respect and determination, we join hands with the Government of Ukraine to safeguard life, health, and human dignity.”
— Prof. h.c. Rafal Marcin Wasik, IHRC Secretary-General, PeacemakerIHRC Priorities Under the Cooperation
Operational Tracks
- Joint scientific consultations and expert exchanges between NCRSPU and the IHRC network.
- Support for UN and EU policy dialogues on classifying EMP-related aggression as a humanitarian security concern.
- Development of baseline standards for civilian protection and infrastructure resilience.
Advisory Architecture
IHRC proposes a joint Advisory Committee on International Radiation & Electromagnetic Safety (IHRC–NCRSPU) to coordinate research briefs, policy notes, and capacity-building for partner states and agencies.
Safeguards, Ethics, and Human Rights
The cooperation underscores human-centred safeguards in dual-use technologies, evidence standards for attribution, and the proportionality of protective measures in line with international human rights and humanitarian law.
Editorial note: This article references the NCRSPU’s official correspondence dated 30 September 2025 acknowledging cooperation with IHRC and the appointment of Mr Igor Mantsurov as Senior Advisor for International Affairs.
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