News & Events
Discussion Sessions on Law Enforcement Practices in the Field of International Legal Assistance and Extradition with Prosecutors from Regional Prosecutor's Offices
From May 28 to 31, 2024, the Council of Europe and the EU project "Pravo-Justice" (Phase III), in collaboration with the Office of the Prosecutor General, held discussion sessions on practical aspects of international cooperation at the Prosecutors Training Center of Ukraine. The target audience...
Reaffirming the partnership between the Council of Europe and Ukrainian beneficiaries to advance on combating hate speech
The second technical committee meeting of the project "Combating hate speech in Ukraine", which is part of the European Union/Council of Europe Partnership for Good Governance programme, took place on 25 April, bringing together the main institutional actors and civil society organisations...
The Council of Europe Project “Rights of Veterans and Personnel of Armed Forces in Ukraine” Launched
On 29 May 2024, the Council of Europe held a launching event to inaugurate a new Project titled “Rights of Veterans and Personnel of Armed Forces in Ukraine.” This initiative, part of the Council of Europe Action Plan for Ukraine “Resilience, Recovery and Reconstruction” 2023-2026, aims to assist...
Law enforcement and civil society representatives strengthen co-operation on protecting the rights of vulnerable groups
The EU and Council of Europe organised a peer exchange between law enforcement and civil society representatives from Albania, Kosovo* and Ukraine to strengthen their cooperation on protection of vulnerable groups. Organised as part of activities marking the International Day Against Homophobia...
Promoting equality and inclusion with Young European Ambassadors in Ukraine
Four Young European Ambassadors (YEAs) met online with the Deputy Head of the Council of Europe Office in Ukraine. The discussion focused on ongoing activities organised the Council of Europe and exploring opportunities for further co-operation in combating discrimination and hate speech in...
Congress fosters open government in Ukraine
On 28 May 2024 in Kyiv, the Ukrainian Platform for National-Local Dialogue held a meeting on “Open government as a key ingredient for resilient local authorities”. “It is inspiring to witness that authorities in Ukraine continue to dedicate time and resources to engaging the population in...
Trainings on the use of innovative cybersecurity systems for the CEC Secretariat IT staff continued
The staff of the Secretariat of the Central Election Commission (CEC) enhanced their knowledge on key concepts, principles, and practices of IT Service Management. This training aims to improve operational efficiency and service management capabilities of the Commission, as well as to ensure...
The fourth (2023) edition of the Bulletin "Rule of Law. Human Rights"
The information is available in Ukrainian.
Launch of National Project: Teaching Social Rights to Ukrainian Pupils
The saying “Informed means armed” holds a particular relevance for Ukrainians today. Amidst ongoing challenges due to war, there are daily violations of human rights and freedoms, including social rights. To rise awareness of Ukrainian pupils about social rights in accordance with the European...
Ukraine’s commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the deportation of the Crimean Tatars and remembrance of the victims of the genocide of the Crimean Tatar people
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the deportation of the Crimean Tatar people from the Crimean peninsula by the Soviet totalitarian regime back in 1944. 18 May is for Ukraine the Day of Remembrance of the Victims of the Crimean Tatar genocide. On this day we commemorate all Crimean Tatars...
23 June 2024 – 2024/AO/36 – Consultancy – Constitutional Justice, Functioning of Constitutional Courts, Dissemination of the Standards of the ECHR, EU Constitutional Law
Call for tenders for the provision of international consultancy services in the field of constitutional justice, functioning of constitutional courts, dissemination of the standards of the European Convention on Human Rights, EU constitutional law. Deadline for tendering – 23 June 2024 23h59 CET...
Strengthening youth councils: the research results of the needs were discussed
On 25 May 2024, the Council of Europe project “Youth for Democracy in Ukraine: Phase III” presented the research results of the needs and state of activity of youth consultative bodies, in particular, taking into account the needs and realities of young people in the war and post-war period, at...
Concluding Training Workshop on Standards for Preventing Ill-Treatment Conducted for the NPM Department of the Ombudsman's Office
On May 22-23, in Lviv, the third and final in-person seminar training on standards for preventing ill-treatment was held for representatives of the Department on Implementation of the National Preventive Mechanism (NPM) of the Secretariat of the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human...
Ukrainian experts, supported by the Council of Europe, participated in the annual International Conference “Juridical Days in Olomouc”
On May 23-24, 2024, the International Scientific Conference “Juridical Days in Olomouc” took place in Olomouc, Czech Republic. Now in its seventeenth year, the conference was hosted by the Faculty of Law at Palacký University. It gathered participants from various European countries, including...
Strengthening Inclusion in Ukraine: Council of Europe and European Union as key partners of institutions in advocating for LGBTQI+ Rights
On May 17, a meeting of the Council for Human Rights, Gender Equality and Diversity (Council) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine was held in Kyiv. The Council addressed critical issues, including the fight against discrimination and hate crimes, and the protection of LGBTQI+ rights in...
Training for penitentiary psychologists on providing psychological and psychosocial assistance to prisoners
The information is available in Ukrainian.
Interview for the Vechirniy Kyiv online newspaper
About the work of Council Of Europe Office in Ukraine during the war: 10 questions to its Head, Mr Maciej Janczak
The interview for the Vechirniy Kyiv online newspaper is available in Ukrainian https://vechirniy.kyiv.ua/news/98711/
The updated Council of Europe manual on human rights education "Compass" is available in Ukrainian
The Council of Europe and the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Ukraine are co-operating for the further development of youth policy and youth work in Ukraine. Translation of documents implementing Council of Europe standards, manuals and materials is an important component of co-operation, which...
First Manual on the New Law on Local Public Service in Ukraine presented
On 23 May 2024, the first Manual “Novelties of the Law on Local Public Service in Ukraine of 2 May 2023: commentary and comparative analysis” was presented at a hybrid meeting in Kyiv, with the online participation of more than 540 representatives of local authorities of all levels from 24...
Preventing violence against women and domestic violence through formal and informal education in Ukraine
The Council of Europe has developed a new tool for education professionals, “Checklist for Preventing Violence against Women through Formal and Informal Education” to support implementation of Article 14 of the Istanbul Convention. This publication provides a self-regulatory mechanism to...
