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The Opening Forum of the third cohort of the Communities Recovery Academy held in Kyiv
On 6 November 2026, the Opening Forum of the third cohort of the Community Recovery Academy was held in Kyiv, bringing together representatives of national authorities and local self-government, international partners and experts. Participants included representatives of communities from 20...
Towards fair access to housing through European standards: the Council of Europe contributes to the Annual Housing Conference 2026
How can fair access to housing programmes be ensured, how can the barriers faced by applicants be overcome, and how can European standards help improve Ukraine’s housing policy? These were the key questions raised by the Council of Europe Office in Ukraine at the first Annual Housing Conference...
Making the diplomatic service of Ukraine more accessible and inclusive: new practical guidelines developed
How can diplomatic staff make their daily work more inclusive and accessible? What should they consider when organising official meetings, communicating with people with disabilities or providing consular services? To help answer these questions, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, with...
Council of Europe supports 7th Allies Forum “BAM!” in Kyiv
The 7th Allies Forum “BAM!” (standing for Business / Activism / Media), supported by the Council of Europe, took place under the theme “Points of Connection: Where People, Ideas and Opportunities Meet” on October 28, 2026. The Forum brought together representatives of public institutions, civil...
Statement on the deadly attack in Komyshuvakha and the urgent need for humanitarian support for Ukraine ahead of winter
The following statement is attributable to the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Michael O’Flaherty: “The latest escalation of Russian attacks against civilians in Ukraine has brought terror and devastation, leaving many without heating, water, and shelter, but above all, a rising...
Ukrainian Experience of citizens’ assemblies presented at an international event in Budapest
From 19 to 21 October 2026, Ukrainian representatives of local self-government, civil society and the expert community participated in the international capacity-building workshop “Deliberative Democracy and Citizens’ Assemblies – How to Start?”, held in Budapest. The event provided an...
How to obtain compensation for destroyed housing: a legal guide for people affected by the war
As a result of Russia’s armed aggression, thousands of Ukrainian families have lost their homes or have been forced to repair their damaged properties. The State’s eRecovery programme provides an opportunity to receive compensation. In practice, however, navigating the compensation process often...
PACE Network examines how Europe can protect Ukrainian children as displacement continues
How can a young person who fled Ukraine stay in school, continue medical treatment and know where they can live when they turn 18? These questions were at the heart of today’s meeting of the Assembly’s Parliamentary Network on the Situation of the Children of Ukraine in Vienna. Held at the...
Western Ukraine Forum of National Minorities in Lviv: Council of Europe reaffirms support for an inclusive and cohesive society
Protecting diversity, ensuring equal rights and strengthening social inclusion are essential to Ukraine's democratic resilience and European future. These priorities were at the centre of the Western Ukraine Forum of National Minorities (Communities), held in Lviv on 30 October 2026 under the...
State immunity versus the right to justice: Ukraine explores Italy’s experience in securing remedies for war-affected people
What happens when a person’s right to compensation is affected by the principle of State immunity? How can a court judgment of one state against a foreign State be enforced so that victims’ rights are recognised and protected? These questions were at the centre of a study visit by a delegation of...
Council of Europe continues strengthening mediators’ skills in restorative justice for criminal cases Involving children
The Council of Europe Project “Protecting the Rights of Ukrainian Children and Ensuring Child-Friendly Justice”, in cooperation with the Coordination Centre for Free Legal Aid, has organised on 26-29 October 2026 a 4-day offline training session within the 3rd specialised training programme for...
Ensuring equivalence of prison healthcare services: Ukrainian delegation exchanges practices with Swiss counterparts
From 27 to 29 October 2026, a study visit to Swiss Confederation brought together a delegation of ten representatives of the Healthcare Centre of the State Criminal-Executive Service of Ukraine to explore application of comprehensive prevention, harm reduction, treatment and rehabilitation...
Judges from Ukraine’s frontline regions trained as trainers on non-discrimination and combating hate speech
In September – October 2026, the second Training of Trainers (ToT) course entitled “Combating Discrimination, Hate Speech, and Hate Crimes: International Standards, Judicial Practice, and Methodology for Judicial Training” was organised by the Council of Europe in co-operation with the National...
From online violence to real-world threats: how to counter impunity for crimes against media workers
Every year on November 2, the world marks the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists. The relevant resolution was adopted by the UN General Assembly on December 18, 2013, to draw global attention to the issue of impunity for individuals who commit violence, threats,...
Ethics in wartime: How local authorities can maintain public trust
How can local authorities maintain public trust when faced with difficult decisions, limited resources and the pressures of martial law? In her article, Tetiana Vasylevska, consultant to the Council of Europe Project “Strengthening Multilevel Governance and Local Democracy to Support Ukraine’s...
Ukraine discusses priorities after the publication of GREVIO’s report
On 7 October 2026, a hybrid event in Kyiv and online presented GREVIO’s Baseline evaluation report on Ukraine’s implementation of the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence (the Istanbul Convention). More than 50 representatives of...
Volyn Regional Youth Centre implements trauma-informed youth work
On 21-23 October 2026, the Volyn Regional Youth Centre held a specialized training "Trauma-Informed Youth Work" within the framework of the state programme "Youth Worker" in Lutsk. The training took place in a shelter and brought together youth workers of the Volyn region. The participants...
Business, AI and environmental protection: Ukrainian students join Council of Europe HELP courses on human rights
More than 60 students of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv started three Council of Europe HELP tutored courses on 20 October 2026, covering European human rights standards in business, artificial intelligence and environmental protection. Vadym Popko, Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs...
Council of Europe hosts international conference on training and education on human rights in the armed forces
Human rights education should be integrated throughout military service — before, during and after service — to protect the rights of service personnel, support veterans’ transition to civilian life and strengthen the effectiveness of the armed forces. This was a key message of an international...
Council of Europe Congress reaffirms its support for Ukraine’s recovery, reconstruction and decentralisation reforms
During its 51st session in Strasbourg, the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe adopted on 28 October 2026 a Declaration entitled “Intensifying attacks of the Russian Federation against Ukraine”, presented by Cecilia Dalman Eek (Sweden, SOC/G/PD) and Mihkel Juhkami...
