News & Events
Hlyboka community concludes the "Discover the Community Within Yourself" initiative
On 30 June 2026, the Hlyboka Community of Chernivtsi region hosted a local forum "Civic Activity in the Hlyboka Area: From History to the Present", which marked the completion of the local initiative "Discover the Community Within Yourself". The project set out to establish a sustainable...
Council of Europe continues systematic support for Ukrainian investigators through recurring workshops on innovative criminalistics at the time of war
On 30 June - 2 July 2026 the Council of Europe brought together war crimes investigators and forensic specialists of the Security Service of Ukraine, State Bureau of Investigation and the National Police of Ukraine for the second workshop “Innovative criminalistics at the time of war” near Kyiv....
Statement by the Commissioner for Human Rights of the Council of Europe Michael O'Flaherty
Statement on the escalating violence and attacks against civilians in Ukraine
“The Russian war against Ukraine continues to escalate with horrendous consequences for the people of Ukraine. I condemn the brutal overnight air attacks on Kyiv, which have killed at least 13 civilians, wounded over 80, and left more missing. Children are reported among the injured. My heartfelt...
From identifying challenges to developing solutions: Lviv Agglomeration Citizens’ Assembly reaches its halfway point
On 27–28 June 2026, the second session of the Lviv Agglomeration Citizens’ Assembly on the theme “How can we preserve and use our water resources sustainably?” took place in Lviv. Organised with comprehensive support from the Council of Europe project “Strengthening multilevel governance and...
On threats to freedom of speech in the draft Civil Code: the view of the author of the Council of Europe opinion
The information is available in Ukrainian.
The Ukrainian judiciary through the eyes of legal professionals: report on the findings of a new survey
Within the framework of the Council of Europe project “Support to Ukraine in implementation of the Council of Europe standards on the judiciary”, a sociological survey was conducted to assess the perceptions of attorneys-at-law, prosecutors, public enforcement officers and private enforcement...
Youth workers strengthen support for young people from Ukraine
From 9 to 11 June at the European Youth Centre Budapest, 25 youth workers and representatives of youth centres and youth organisations working with young people from Ukraine took part in the training seminar “Building resilience in young people: Youth work and non-formal education for mental...
Call for applications - challenge your use of AI in local and regional government
The Centre of Expertise for Multilevel Governance at the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe is launching a call for expressions of interest to participate in the HUDERIA Local Academy, with the deadline of 15 July 2026. Are you prepared for the Artificial...
Public trust in courts and balancing judicial independence and accountability
The information is available in Ukrainian.
Council of Europe continues training series for the National Preventive Mechanism: focus on the right to private life and freedom of conscience
On 25–26 June 2026, a training session entitled “The Right to Private and Family Life and Freedom of Conscience (Articles 8 and 9 of the European Convention on Human Rights)” was held in Kyiv and organised by the Council of Europe. The event was part of a series of capacity-building trainings for...
Council of Europe and the Qualification and Disciplinary Commission of Prosecutors continue a series of interregional round tables for prosecutors
Council of Europe, in cooperation with the Qualification and Disciplinary Commission of Prosecutors (QDCP), has continued a series of interregional round tables dedicated to prosecutors’ disciplinary responsibility and recruitment to prosecution bodies. Prosecutors from the Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia,...
Council of Europe HELP Courses in Medical Law Presented to Higher Medical and Legal Education Institutions
On 19 June, more than 30 lecturers participated in the scientific and practical round table “Development of Medical Law as an Academic Discipline: Innovations, Challenges and European Integration Perspectives”, held in Lviv. During the event, the Council of Europe HELP courses “Key Human Rights...
Expert discussion on the Council of Europe opinion: media component of the Draft Civil Code of Ukraine requires significant further refinement
During an expert discussion held in Kyiv, the Council of Europe legal opinion on certain provisions of the Draft Civil Code of Ukraine (registration No. 15150) concerning freedom of expression, media, and digital rights was presented. The event was organised following a request submitted to the...
Ukrainian Ombudsperson Secretariat strengthens expertise on social and labour rights in the context of modern challenges
On 24–25 June 2026, staff members of the Department of Monitoring Social and Economic Rights of the Secretariat of the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights participated in the seminar "The European Social Charter and modern challenges in ensuring social and labour Rights in...
More than 470 professionals strengthened their knowledge of the eRecovery programme
How does judicial practice affect the implementation of the eRecovery programme? How can ownership of damaged or destroyed housing be confirmed? How can the most common mistakes be avoided when reviewing applications for compensation for destroyed housing? These issues were discussed during a...
Ukrainian Authorities Strengthen Interagency Preparedness to Counter Election Related Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference
From 15 to 17 June 2026, the Council of Europe* supported a three-day simulation-based practical exercise on “Countering Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI) in Elections”, bringing together representatives of key Ukrainian institutions involved in protecting the integrity of...
Council of Europe Commissioner calls for continued solidarity and human rights protection for displaced Ukrainians in Europe
Today, the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Michael O'Flaherty, released Observations warning against the premature winding down of protection and assistance for the millions of Ukrainians displaced across Europe by Russia’s ongoing war of aggression. The Observations build on the...
The Institute of Human Rights of the APU conducts a survey on the practice of applying preventive measures
The information is available in Ukrainian.
The 3rd Cybercrime cooperation exercise strengthens practical cybercrime investigation capacities in Ukraine
From 16 to 18 June 2026, Ukrainian law enforcement, prosecution, cybersecurity and critical infrastructure representatives enhanced their practical skills in investigating cybercrime and handling electronic evidence during the III Cybercrime cooperation exercise held in Vinnytsia, Ukraine....
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...
