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Open call for communities: practical training on civic participation tools using the Council of Europe’s UChange methodology
The Council of Europe project “Strengthening multilevel governance and local democracy to support Ukraine’s recovery” is launching an open call inviting communities to apply for support in organising practical training for residents, civic activists and representatives of civil society...
The Council of Europe presented educational resources at the Ukrainian Youth Forum
On 12 August 2026, International Youth Day, the Ukrainian Youth Forum "Youth Acts" took place in Kyiv, bringing together young people from across Ukraine. The Council of Europe project "Youth for Democracy in Ukraine: Phase IV" presented opportunities and educational resources for young people...
Ukraine’s parliamentary legislative process through the lens of the Council of Europe standards: Strategic Session sets priorities for future cooperation
How can European standards be translated into the daily work of parliament? How can Council of Europe expertise and instruments support the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine as it advances reforms and its European integration agenda? These questions were at the heart of the Strategic Session...
CEC of Ukraine strengthens crisis communication preparedness for post-war elections
Ensuring that electoral authorities are fully equipped to anticipate and respond to potential crisis situations is essential for safeguarding public trust and confidence in future post-war elections. In this context, a brainstorming session on challenges and scenarios related to potential crisis...
Updated Council of Europe CivicLab Toolkit for civic participation presented: local authorities invited to pilot the methodology
The online presentation of the CivicLab Toolkit brought together 172 representatives of local authorities from across Ukraine. On 13 August 2026, the Council of Europe project “Strengthening multilevel governance and local democracy to support Ukraine’s recovery” presented the updated CivicLab...
Register of Damage for Ukraine Announces Launch of Claims Categories B4 and B5 for the State of Ukraine
The Register of Damage for Ukraine has opened the possibility of submitting claims for compensation in new categories relating to public expenditures incurred by the State of Ukraine as the result of the aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine: B4 Humanitarian Public Expenditures to...
“Dear democracy, our youth is yours”
“Young people are often told that we are the future. Yet many of us struggle to trust that future.” These are the first lines of the “Youth visions for a European democracy in 2049” manifesto that was developed by 120 participants of a youth event of the New Democratic Pact for Europe held by the...
Research on ethics and impact assessment of youth work in Council of Europe member states published
The Council of Europe project "Youth for Democracy: Phase IV" has conducted research in the fields of ethics and impact assessment of youth work, at the request of the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Ukraine, its national partner. Study reports are available as follows: Mapping of documents...
Council of Europe supports discussions on Ukraine’s Draf Law “On Social Housing”
From 5 to 7 August 2026, an off-site meeting of the Working Group on the development of the Draft Law of Ukraine “On Social Housing” took place in Lviv. The meeting brought together representatives of national authorities, local self-government, international organisations, the expert community...
Ongoing Council of Europe support strengthens the provision of opioid agonist treatment in Ukrainian prisons
On 5–7 August 2026, the Council of Europe, in co-operation with the Health Centre of the State Criminal-Executive Service of Ukraine, organised a two-and-a-half day training on comprehensive Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT) programme in prisons. Held in a hybrid format, the training brought...
Youth Day at the Council of Europe Office in Ukraine
On the occasion of the Youth Day, representatives of national youth councils and national youth organisations of Ukraine got acquainted with the activities of the Council of Europe in Ukraine and discussed ideas for co-operation with the Organisation’s projects and the Register of Damage for...
Council of Europe marks World Day against trafficking in persons with renewed commitment to protecting children of Ukraine
On the World Day against trafficking in persons, the Council of Europe reaffirms its commitment to protecting children of Ukraine from trafficking and exploitation. Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine has created and exacerbated vulnerabilities, leaving children especially at risk....
The Council of Europe supports corruption risk assessment in Ukraine
The Council of Europe has delivered a presentation of its Corruption Risk Mapping Methodology to the National Agency on Corruption Prevention (NACP), Ukraine’s central authority for the strategic assessment of corruption risks, during an online meeting on 16 July 2026. The session brought...
Call for tender: Selection of a Provider for the purchase and delivery of equipment
The Council of Europe is currently implementing a Project on "Towards More Humane Detention Conditions and Reduced Reoffending in Ukraine (DECOPRIS)", aimed at enhancing the protection of prisoners' rights by improving prison management practices and advancing rehabilitation efforts. In that...
Lviv Agglomeration Advances Joint Spatial Planning with Digital Tools
The Council of Europe project “Strengthening multilevel governance and local democracy to support Ukraine's recovery” supported a training aimed at overcoming administrative barriers and advancing joint spatial development among Lviv Agglomeration communities. Experts analysed current legislation...
Call for tenders for the selection of national consultants on Anti-Corruption Transformation in Ukraine
The Council of Europe Office in Ukraine is launching a tender for the selection of national consultants to support activities aimed at Anti-Corruption Transformation in Ukraine under the following Lots: Lot 1: Consultancy services for the Prevention of Corruption; Lot 2: Consultancy services for...
Representatives of local initiative groups discussed the implementation of state policy on national minorities and the Roma at local level
On 9 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” held an online seminar for representatives of local action groups on the topic “State policy on national minorities and...
Tripartite social dialogue restored in Volyn
On 28 July 2026, a Territorial Agreement for 2026–2028 was signed in Lutsk between the Volyn Regional Military Administration, the Volyn Regional Association of Employers' Organizations, and the Federation of Trade Unions of Volyn Oblast. The signing of the Agreement marks the restoration of...
Communities of the potential Ivano-Frankivsk agglomeration have identified priority projects and a roadmap for their implementation
On 28 July 2026, the Council of Europe Project “Strengthening multilevel governance and local democracy to support Ukraine's recovery” supported a Strategic Session bringing together leaders from 15 communities of Ivano-Frankivsk region. Participants identified joint IMC priority projects for...
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...
