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Expert discussion on the Council of Europe opinion: media component of the Draft Civil Code of Ukraine requires significant further refinement
During an expert discussion held in Kyiv, the Council of Europe legal opinion on certain provisions of the Draft Civil Code of Ukraine (registration No. 15150) concerning freedom of expression, media, and digital rights was presented. The event was organised following a request submitted to the...
Ukrainian Ombudsperson Secretariat strengthens expertise on social and labour rights in the context of modern challenges
On 24–25 June 2026, staff members of the Department of Monitoring Social and Economic Rights of the Secretariat of the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights participated in the seminar "The European Social Charter and modern challenges in ensuring social and labour Rights in...
More than 470 professionals strengthened their knowledge of the eRecovery programme
How does judicial practice affect the implementation of the eRecovery programme? How can ownership of damaged or destroyed housing be confirmed? How can the most common mistakes be avoided when reviewing applications for compensation for destroyed housing? These issues were discussed during a...
Ukrainian Authorities Strengthen Interagency Preparedness to Counter Election Related Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference
From 15 to 17 June 2026, the Council of Europe* supported a three-day simulation-based practical exercise on “Countering Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI) in Elections”, bringing together representatives of key Ukrainian institutions involved in protecting the integrity of...
Council of Europe Commissioner calls for continued solidarity and human rights protection for displaced Ukrainians in Europe
Today, the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Michael O'Flaherty, released Observations warning against the premature winding down of protection and assistance for the millions of Ukrainians displaced across Europe by Russia’s ongoing war of aggression. The Observations build on the...
The Institute of Human Rights of the APU conducts a survey on the practice of applying preventive measures
The information is available in Ukrainian.
The 3rd Cybercrime cooperation exercise strengthens practical cybercrime investigation capacities in Ukraine
From 16 to 18 June 2026, Ukrainian law enforcement, prosecution, cybersecurity and critical infrastructure representatives enhanced their practical skills in investigating cybercrime and handling electronic evidence during the III Cybercrime cooperation exercise held in Vinnytsia, Ukraine....
LGBTI+ Equality March held in Kyiv with support from the Council of Europe in Ukraine
On 21 June, the annual "KyivPride" Equality March took place in the centre of Kyiv under the slogan "Recognise Our Families". The peaceful march brought together around 5,000 participants including members of the diplomatic corps, international institutions, LGBTI+ military people and human...
Turning ideas into community change: Council of Europe capacity-building programme launches for 24 civic leaders
The Council of Europe project “Strengthening multilevel governance and local democracy to support Ukraine's recovery” has launched the capacity-building programme “Initiative. Participation. Impact”, aimed at developing skills for effective civic participation and the implementation of local...
Tender due by July 6, 2026: Procurement and Delivery of IT Equipment and Software for the Ombudsman’s Office
The Council of Europe Project «Rights of Veterans and Personnel of Armed Forces in Ukraine», implemented within the framework of the Council of Europe Action Plan for Ukraine «Resilience, Recovery and Reconstruction» 2023-2026, announces the acceptance of applications under the tender procedure...
Competition for grants to support mental health and psychosocial support professionals
The information is available in Ukrainian.
Council of Europe builds capacities of professionals from Mykolaivska oblast on "Models of effective interagency cooperation in criminal proceedings involving children"
On 15-18 June 2026, Council of Europe Project “Protecting the rights of Ukrainian children and ensuring child-friendly justice” in cooperation with the Prosecutor General’s Office and Prosecutors’ Training Centre of Ukraine has conducted the training "Models of effective interagency cooperation...
Committee condemns Russia’s attack on Saint Sophia Cathedral and the monastic buildings of Kyiv Pechersk Lavra
In a statement adopted unanimously today, the Committee on Culture, Science, Education and Media of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) strongly condemned the drone strikes that hit the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery on 15 June 2026. Saint Sophia Cathedral and the monastic...
Lithuania funds Council of Europe action plans and projects
The Government of Lithuania has made a voluntary contribution of €80 000 to support the Council of Europe Action Plan for Ukraine “Resilience, Recovery and Reconstruction” 2023-2026 and its successor Action Plan, the Council of Europe Action Plan for Armenia 2023-2026 and its successor Action...
Society Must Show Zero Tolerance for Campaign Finance Violations, Andrii Yevstihnieiev, CEC Member, Emphasises at Money-in-Politics Regional Conference
The fourth edition of the Regional Conference Money in Politics*, held in Chisinau, Republic of Modova, on 16-17 June 2026 has brought together around 100 representatives of electoral bodies, government officials, and international experts from across Europe to explore the rapidly evolving...
Expert Discussion on the Council of Europe Legal Opinion Regarding Selected Provisions of the Draft Civil Code of Ukraine (Registration No. 15150) Concerning Freedom of Expression, Media and Access to Information
The information is available in Ukrainian.
Council of Europe supports the 13th Western Ukrainian Legal Forum organised by the Ukrainian Bar Association
The Council of Europe supported the 13th Western Ukrainian Legal Forum organised by the Ukrainian Bar Association – a traditional annual event bringing together members of the legal community to discuss current challenges in the field of justice, exchange professional experience and strengthen...
Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC 2026) takes place in the city of Gdańsk on 25 and 26 June 2026
The Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC 2026) will be co-hosted by Poland and Ukraine and will take place in the city of Gdańsk on 25 and 26 June 2026. URC 2026 seeks to bolster international support for the country's reconstruction as well as catalyze investments for Ukrainian businesses. The event...
Strengthening constitutional justice: a delegation of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine visits the Council of Europe in Strasbourg
A delegation of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine carried out a visit to the Council of Europe from 16 to 18 June 2026 within the framework of the Council of Europe project “Further support to the constitutional justice reforms in Ukraine”. The delegation, headed by Judge Viktor Gorodovenko and...
Council of Europe strengthens the capacities of the National Mediation and Conciliation Service through provision of office equipment
The institutional capacities of the National Mediation and Conciliation Service were strengthened through the provision of office equipment, handed over by Mr Maciej Janczak, Head of the Council of Europe Office in Ukraine, to Mr Dmytro Kukhniuk, Head of the National Mediation and Conciliation...
