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Analysis of the draft Labour Code of Ukraine against European Social Charter standards
Within the framework of the Council of Europe project "Strengthening the social dimension in Ukraine", an analytical report has been prepared assessing the compliance of the draft Labour Code of Ukraine with the standards of the European Social Charter, as interpreted by the European Committee of...
Survey on the Training Needs of Local Self-Government Officials and Local Councillors
We invite local self-government officials and local councillors to participate in the 4th national survey on training needs. The study will help identify the knowledge and skills currently needed by local self-government officials and local councillors. In particular, the survey covers their...
Workshop for ambassadors of return in communities: we invite you to apply for participation
The Council of Europe Project "Facilitating access to human rights and essential services for internally displaced persons and returnees at the community level" (hereinafter referred to as the Project) together with the Ministry of Social Policy, Family and Unity of Ukraine and NGO “Civil holding...
Council of Europe training strengthened Suspilne journalists’ investigative reporting skills
Investigative journalism does more than expose corruption and abuses of power. In the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine, it also plays a crucial role in documenting war crimes and helping to identify those responsible. This is an essential public service performed by investigative...
Ombudspersson's Office Strengthens Staff Resilience Through Burnout Prevention Training
On 23–24 July 2026, a two-day training session entitled "Professional Burnout: Recognising the Signs and Building Self-Preservation Strategies" was held for staff of the Department for Monitoring Compliance with Information Rights of the Office of the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human...
Training sessions on the ECHR and ECtHR case-law for Ukraine’s National Preventive Mechanism
On 23–24 July 2026, the sixth training session for representatives of the National Preventive Mechanism (NPM) of the Office of the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights took place in Lviv. The training focused on the application of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) and...
Barrier-free language standard: updated version of the document prepared
With the expert support of the Council of Europe, in cooperation with the Advisor - Commissioner of the President of Ukraine for Barrier-Free Environment, Ms Tetiana Lomakina, an updated edition of Ukraine's first state language standard in the field of accessibility, "Barrier-free Terminology",...
European standards for independence and accountability: Council of Europe supports Suspilne’s strategic planning
Since its establishment in 2017, Suspilne, Ukraine’s public service broadcaster, has undergone a complex process of institutional development and has consistently demonstrated resilience and professionalism while operating during the pandemic, Russia’s war against Ukraine, and numerous...
Ukraine updates legislation on the protection of internally displaced persons
The President of Ukraine has signed the new version of the Law of Ukraine №4924-IX “On Ensuring the Rights and Freedoms of Internally Displaced Persons” (Draft Law No. 12301), introducing a modern approach to state policy on internal displacement. The law provides for a transition from a model...
International Roma Coordination Group discusses Roma rights and EU accession priorities
On 21 July 2026, the Council of Europe project “Supporting the reform of the national minority legal framework and the resilience of national minorities and Roma in Ukraine” convened an online meeting of the International Roma Coordination Group, bringing together around 50 participants...
The Council of Europe continues to provide expert support for the implementation of the Rule of Law Roadmap on prosecutorial reform
Prosecutorial reform remains one of the key priorities in the reform of Ukraine’s criminal justice system and an important component of the country’s efforts to fulfil its international commitments on the path towards membership of the European Union. It is also one of the priorities under the...
Ukrainian prosecutors and judges strengthen knowledge of EU institutions and EU law through Council of Europe-supported HELP course
The Council of Europe continues to support Ukrainian prosecutors and judges in strengthening their knowledge of European human rights standards. Within the HELP course “Human Rights Protection in Europe: the Interplay between the European Convention on Human Rights and the Charter of Fundamental...
CALL FOR TENDERS: Provision of specialised IT software services for Ukraine
The Council of Europe is currently implementing the project “CyberUA: Strengthening capacities on electronic evidence of war crimes and gross human rights violations in Ukraine”. The project is implemented within the framework of the Council of Europe Action Plan for Ukraine for 2023-2026 and...
Council of Europe Recommendations on AI and technology-facilitated violence against women and girls are now available in Ukrainian
Two recent recommendations adopted by the Committee of Ministers on 4 March 2026 have been translated in Ukrainian. They address the problems posed to gender equality and non-discrimination, and the increase in violence against women and girls, by the structure of new technologies: CM/Rec(2026)1...
Comprehensive Report of the Rivne municipality citizens’ assembly presented
On 14 July 2026, a public presentation of the comprehensive report of the citizens’ assembly on the topic "How can we make our community a place where young people want to stay and build their future?" took place in Rivne. The event was organised by the Council of Europe project "Strengthening...
What Should Labour Relations Be Like in Ukraine in the Context of War, Post-War Reconstruction, and European Integration?
On 14–15 July 2026, managers and employees from the central office and regional branches of the National Mediation and Conciliation Service participated in the seminar "Labour relations in Ukraine in the context of war, post-war reconstruction, and European integration: challenges for social...
CyberUA: Specialised ECTEG course on advanced windows forensics for Ukrainian law enforcement
The capacities of Ukrainian authorities to deal with computer forensic were enhanced through a specialised course on advanced windows forensics developed by the European Cybercrime Training and Education Group (ECTEG). The training was conducted in Warsaw, between 6-10 July 2026 and brought...
Council of Europe HELP for Ukraine Project reviews Key Results and Priorities for 2026
On 3 July, the Steering Committee meeting of the Council of Europe Project “HELP (Human Rights Education for Legal Professionals) for Ukraine, including during wartime", Phase II was held in a hybrid format at the Palais de l’Europe in Strasbourg. The meeting brought together representatives of...
Representatives of the Council of Europe took part in a discussion of the priorities of anti-corruption reforms and international support for the sector at a meeting of the Sectoral Working Group “Rule of Law”
A meeting of the Sectoral Working Group in the anti-corruption sphere “The Rule of Law” was held at the National Agency on Corruption Prevention, with the participation of representatives of the National Agency on Corruption Prevention, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine, the...
The Council of Europe supports Ukraine’s Anti-Corruption Efforts with OSINT workshop
The Council of Europe convened a workshop in Kyiv focused on Open-source Intelligence (OSINT) for Anti-Corruption Investigations, Financial, and Conflict of Interests Controls on 1-2 July 2026. The event brought together 32 participants from Ukraine’s key anti-corruption agencies: 26 from the...
