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The Action Plan for 2025–2026 of the National barrier-free strategy approved
The Government approved the Action Plan for 2025-2026 of the National Strategy for the Creation of a Barrier-Free Environment until 2030 on 25 March 2025. The document and its flagship projects were publicly presented on 26 March 2025 during a meeting of the Barrier-Free Council, attended by the...
Labour rights as human rights: judges and lawyers enhanced their knowledge of European labour standards
38 judges and lawyers from different regions of Ukraine deepened their knowledge of labour rights and the standards of the European Social Charter after completing the Council of Europe HELP tutored training course “Labour rights as human rights and introduction to the European Social Charter”....
“Social reform and court decisions”: dialogue on the enforcement of court decisions in the field of pensions and social security
On 31 March 2025 a dialogue was held on “Social reform and court decisions” to discuss the current state of enforcement of court decisions on social payments and special pensions. The discussions also covered possible potential legislative and institutional changes, and strategies for effectively...
Social dialogue as a basis for good governance: round table results
The round table discussion "Social Dialogue as a Basis for Good Governance: International Standards and European Experience" held on 21 March 2025, was focused on various key topics. These included the role of social dialogue, the adaptation of international standards and practices to support its...
The role of social dialogue in Ukraine's European integration: an analytical review
Why is effective social dialogue a crucial factor in Ukraine's European integration? The answer can be found in the analytical review available at the link (available only in Ukrainian). The primary goal of social dialogue is to foster democratic participation and achieve consensus among...
Increasing awareness of the European Social Charter in Ukraine: research results
A study conducted at the end of 2024 assessed the level of awareness among different population groups in Ukraine regarding the social human rights enshrined in the European Social Charter and the extent of its application in professional activities. A total of 10 765 people (79.9% women, 20.1%...
Ethical communication between police officers and people with disabilities — practical handbook for law enforcement officers
The National Police of Ukraine has developed methodological recommendations to help police officers effectively interact with people with disabilities. The handbook, prepared with the assistance of the Council of Europe and in cooperation with Ms Tetiana Lomakina, Advisor-Commissioner of the...
Housing rental subsidy for IDPs: a new instrument of state support for IDPs has been launched
On January 29, 2025, a new state support mechanism for internally displaced persons (IDPs) was launched — a housing rental subsidy. Its primary goal is to provide targeted assistance to those who have lost or had to leave their homes due to the war, promoting their independence and integration...
Labour rights as human rights: launch of the HELP Course for Ukrainian lawyers and judges
Ukrainian judges and lawyers commenced to study European labour law standards and mechanisms for their protection through a Council of Europe training course. HELP tutored training course “Labour rights as human Rights and introduction to the European Social Charter” was launched on 31 January...
Announcement: Discussion of the housing rental subsidy as an instrument of state support for IDPs
On 06 February 2025 (13:00-16:00), a discussion of the new instrument of state support for internally displaced persons - housing rental subsidy will take place. The event will be broadcast live on the official pages of the Ministry of Social Policy on Youtube and Facebook, as well as on the...
Meeting of the Barrier-Free Council: Results of 2024 and plans for 2025
The Barrier-Free Council discussed the results of implementing barrier-free measures in Ukraine in 2024 at a concluding meeting organized with the support of the Council of Europe. The First Lady of Ukraine, Ms Olena Zelenska, attended the event, which was chaired by Mr Oleksii Kuleba, Deputy...
Enhanced social protection in Ukraine: results of the Council of Europe project
On 27 November, the closing event of the Council of Europe project “Enhanced social protection in Ukraine” took place in Kyiv. During the event, the results of the project’s two-year activity, achieved in cooperation with national partners, were presented and discussed. The event brought together...
Submission of national reports on the implementation of the European Social Charter’s provisions: changes following the reform
Peculiarities of national reporting to the European Committee of Social Rights under the recent reform of the European Social Charter were the focus of a practical seminar held in a hybrid format in Kyiv on 31 October 2024. Representatives of 14 Ukrainian national authorities, involved in...
Report on the right to housing in the light of European standards and European good practices
The war and the extensive destruction it has caused, along with the internal displacement of millions of Ukrainians, pose significant challenges to the fulfillment of the right to adequate housing in Ukraine. Currently, efforts are underway to develop amendments to national legislation to seek...
"Barrier-Free Literacy" in Action: How Ukraine is Building an Inclusive Future
In 2024, the public organization “Center for Expert Solutions and Advocacy”, supported by the Council of Europe throug the project “Strengthening social protection in Ukraine”, organized a series of events to promote accessibility and inclusion policies in Ukraine. “The project was implemented by...
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