Support for implementing European standards relating to anti-discrimination and rights of national minorities in Ukraine
This project aims at supporting Ukraine in the earlier phases of EU accession negotiations, notably by following up on the 2022 Opinion on Ukraine's application for membership of the European Union by aligning legislation and policy related to the protection from discrimination and rights of persons belonging to national minorities with European standards.
The project started on 1 July 2023 and will be implemented until June 2026.
- To raise awareness, at the institution and societal levels, on issues related to diversity and combating intolerance and stereotypes against vulnerable groups, including in the context of the EU accession process.
- To better protect the rights of victims of discrimination and hatred, notably those belonging to vulnerable groups within the minority communities.
- Citizens and people living in Ukraine;
- Vulnerable groups;
- Civil society organisations;
- Public authorities both at central level, notably Ministries and Ombudsperson’s Office, and local level.
- A combination of tailored policy/legislative, capacity-building and awareness raising actions.
- Initiatives to foster inter-institutional cooperation, and improve dialogue between institutions, civil society organizations and minority communities.
- Support to civil society organisations by 10 grant schemes, to enhance their capacities to tackle discrimination and stigmatisation at local level.
- Increase capacities of Institutions, including the State Service of Ukraine for Ethnic Affairs and Freedom of Conscience (DESS) and Ombudsperson's Office staff in Ukraine, to address discrimination and hate crime at legal and policy level, in line with the EU acquis and other European standards and the ECtHR case law.
- Ensure that law and policies relating the rights of persons belonging to national minorities are in line with the EU acquis and other European standards.
- Raise awareness of tolerance and non-discrimination standards at general public level.
The total budget of the project is 1 999 997.00 EUR.
Ukrainian police officers strengthen their skills in combating hate crimes against LGBTI persons
On 8–9 July, thirty police officers from Kyiv and other regions of Ukraine participated in a two-day training session aiming at strengthening law enforcement’s responses to hate crimes targeting LGBTI persons. The training drew on the Council of Europe’s manual “Policing Hate Crime against LGBTI...
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...
Expert Dialog on improving data collection to ensure Equality and Non-Discrimination in Ukraine in the context of European Integration
On 4 June, an expert meeting was held to discuss methods of data collection and analysis to ensure equality and non-discrimination in Ukraine. The event brought together the efforts of Council of Europe projects in Ukraine working in the fields of combating discrimination and hate speech, as well...
The Council of Europe strengthens expert support for the implementation of the Rule of Law Roadmap
As part of Ukraine’s European integration process, a high-level event entitled “Rule of Law Roadmap: One Year after Adoption” took place in Kyiv. The event was dedicated to discussing progress, challenges and further priorities in the implementation of reforms in the areas of the rule of law,...
The Day of Interethnic Harmony and Cultural Diversity marked in Kyiv
The Forum of National Minorities and Indigenous Peoples of Ukraine was held in Kyiv at the M. Hryshko National Botanical Garden of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine on the occasion of the Day of Interethnic Harmony and Cultural Diversity. The event brought together more than 600...
Duration: 3 years (July 2023 - June 2026)
Beneficiaries:
- Vulnerable groups;
- Civil society organisations;
- Public authorities both at central level, notably Ministries and Ombudsperson’s Office, and local level.
- Citizens and people living in Ukraine.
Funding: Joint Programme Provision
- Angela Longo, Project Manager, Strasbourg
- Zemfira Kondur, Project Manager, Kyiv
- Nataliia Oliinyk, Project Officer, Kyiv
- Yuliia Melnychuk, Project Officer, Kyiv
