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Application of preventive measures and reducing overcrowding in pre-trial detention facilities in wartime: human rights standards and national practice
The Council of Europe and the Kharkiv Human Rights Protection Group, a prominent Ukrainian non-governmental organisation with a long-standing record of defending human rights and promoting fundamental freedoms in Ukraine, joined forces to discuss security in pre-trial detention facilities during...
How social workers and educators learn to be a safe source of support for children
The information is available in Ukrainian.
DMF-2026: Council of Europe supports reforms to strengthen media freedom in Ukraine
The 11th Donbas Media Forum, held under the theme “I_MEDIA: A Person — For a Person — About a Person”, brought together 1,397 participants, including almost 400 speakers. Over three days, the Forum hosted 82 events, including discussions, workshops, presentations and debates, providing a platform...
Invitation to the presentation of the professional development programme “Participatory Youth Policy”
The Council of Europe project “Youth for Democracy in Ukraine: Phase IV” in co-operation with the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Ukraine and the National Agency of Ukraine on Civil Service invites to presentation of the professional development programme “Participatory Youth Policy” on 22...
Council of Europe and international partners discuss cooperation priorities with Ukraine’s Acting Prosecutor General
On 9 October 2026, the first donor coordination meeting with Ukraine’s newly appointed Acting Prosecutor General brought together representatives of the Office of the Prosecutor General, the Council of Europe Office in Ukraine, the Delegation of the European Union to Ukraine, the EU project...
Tender until 22 October 2026: Purchase of event management services (logistics) for a study visit to Ireland
The Council of Europe Project “Towards More Humane Detention Conditions and Reduced Reoffending in Ukraine (DECOPRIS)”, implemented under the framework of the Council of Europe Action Plan for Ukraine “Resilience, Recovery and Reconstruction” 2023-2026, is launching a competitive bidding...
Practical solutions for challenging circumstances: six guides for those affected by the war in Ukraine
The information is available in Ukrainian.
Your voice for democracy: Council of Europe launches citizens' consultation
The Council of Europe is launching "Your voice for democracy", an online consultation inviting citizens of its 46 member states to answer one open question: "What needs to change for democracy to work better for you?" It is part of the New Democratic Pact for Europe, the Organisation's response...
Penitentiary medical professionals strengthen their capacity to provide opioid agonist treatment in Ukraine
People deprived of their liberty should enjoy the same standards of healthcare that are available in the community — a principle enshrined in the Nelson Mandela Rules and central to strengthening opioid agonist treatment (OAT) in Ukrainian prisons. Translating this principle into everyday...
Liechtenstein funds Council of Europe action plans and projects
The Government of Liechtenstein has made a voluntary contribution of approximately €127,130 to support the Council of Europe Action Plan for Armenia 2027-2030, the Council of Europe Action Plan “Democratic Security for Ukraine” 2027-2030, the Platform for the safety of journalists, the Lanzarote...
Invitation to Participate in a Webinar on Methodological Recommendations for IDP Support Programmes
On 21 October 2026, the Ministry of Social Policy, Family and Unity of Ukraine, together with a Council of Europe project, will hold the webinar “Application of the Methodological Recommendations for the Development and Monitoring of the Implementation of Regional and Local Programmes Aimed at...
Council of Europe supports the Ukrainian Ombudsman's Office in conducting effective monitoring through the provision of necessary equipment
On 2 October 2026, the Council of Europe provided portable IT equipment to the Office of the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights as part of broader support aimed at strengthening the institutional capacity to monitor respect for the human rights of military personnel, veterans and...
Return, reintegration and rehabilitation of Ukrainian children in focus during Special Envoy’s visit to Kyiv
The Special Envoy of the Secretary General on the situation of children of Ukraine, Thórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörð Gylfadóttir, has visited Kyiv, reaffirming the Council of Europe’s continued solidarity with Ukraine and its children. Her meetings, which took place during her mission to Kyiv on 8-9...
Expert Report on Draft Law No. 14389 to Improve Reasonable Accommodation
On 08 October 2026, the public event “Reasonable accommodation: the right that much work” took place in Kyiv. It was devoted to the public presentation of the analytical report on the draft Law of Ukraine No. 14389 “On Amendments to the Law of Ukraine ‘On the Fundamentals of Social Protection of...
Council of Europe continues to support the institutional strengthening of the Council of Prosecutors of Ukraine
The Council of Europe continues to implement a series of activities aimed at strengthening the institutions of prosecutorial self-governance in Ukraine, in particular the Council of Prosecutors of Ukraine. In August 2026, the Council of Prosecutors of Ukraine began a new five-year term with a...
Regional human rights protection mechanisms: training courses for Ukrainian attorneys and lawyers
Ukrainian attorneys and lawyers are increasingly using European human rights protection mechanisms to defend the rights of those affected by the war. At the same time, successfully bringing a case before the European Court of Human Rights requires a thorough understanding of the admissibility...
Round table addresses legal status and identity of Ukraine’s Gagauz community
The round-table discussion ‘The Gagauz of Ukraine: history of formation, protection of identity, Issues of Legal Status’ took place on 1 October 2026 in Kyiv, bringing together representatives of the Gagauz community, state institutions, local authorities, parliamentarians, academics, civil...
Civil society organisations strengthen their capacity to apply the European Social Charter
On 6 October 2026, representatives of civil society and human rights organisations, think tanks and professional associations came together for the webinar “The European Social Charter as a Mechanism for Protecting Social Rights: Opportunities for Civil Society Organisations”. The event...
Development of a career support model for parents returning to work
The Ministry of Economy and Environment of Ukraine, the State Employment Service, Generation of Mothers Lada CSO and the Epiprosvita NGO have launched the development of an integrated career support model “Combining and Growing” with the support of the Council of Europe. The model will support...
CyberUA project supported the participation of the Ukrainian law enforcement in the Europol 2026 Cybercrime Conference
On 23 and 24 September, the Europol 2026 Cybercrime Conference took place at the headquarters in The Hague under the theme "Breaking the Deadlock: The Future of Combating Cybercrime." The event brought together over 500 participants from law enforcement, the private sector, academia, and...
