Facilitating housing solutions for the war-affected people in Ukraine
PROJECT BACKGROUND
The Project aims to provide technical and expert support in developing sustainable housing solutions for displaced and war affected people in Ukraine through an inclusive and participatory approach, including the strong engagement of civil society, internally displaced persons (IDPs) and the
war-affected people.
This Project is implemented within the framework of the Council of Europe Action Plan for Ukraine “Resilience, Recovery and Reconstruction” 2023-2026.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Project Title «FACILITATING HOUSING SOLUTIONS FOR THE WAR-AFFECTED PEOPLE IN UKRAINE»
Duration: 24 months (January 2023 – December 2024)
Funding: Voluntary Contribution
The project aims to fulfill two tasks, namely:
Task #1: Improving the national and local regulatory framework on housing solutions and facilitating access to housing programmes in line with European and international human rights standards by providing expert support, targeted recommendations and specialized training of a wide range of specialists.
Based on the European and International standards, including the jurisprudence of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), the Project will support the national and local authorities in Ukraine when assessing and improving the relevant legislative and policy framework on housing solutions. Through expert support, targeted recommendations and specialised trainings, the Project will promote an effective national and local regulatory framework on housing solutions and ensure its alignment with Council of Europe standards. Special attention will be given to enhancing the knowledge of a wide range of professionals on the applicable European and international standards and experiences on housing programmes for, among others, displaced and war-affected people.
Task #2: Promoting and implementing targeted digital solutions to ensure access to housing rights for the war-affected people in Ukraine by providing support (carrying out needs assessment, providing recommendations, etc.), strengthening the potential for the implementation of digital tools for mapping and monitoring the restoration of destroyed or damaged housing at the community level, as well as supporting information campaigns to ensure access to reliable information on housing and reconstruction programs.
The Project will provide expert support and capacity building to relevant stakeholders in implementing the relevant digital tools for the mapping and reconstruction for destroyed or damaged houses at the community level. The Project will further facilitate access to housing solutions at the local level, through needs assessments, provision of legal and technical support, and by ensuring access to reliable information on housing assistance and reconstruction programmes, with a focus on housing programmes to be supported by the Council of Europe Development Bank.
NATIONAL PARTNERS
- Ministry for Communities, Territories, and Infrastructure Development of Ukraine
- Ministry for Reintegration of the Temporarily Occupied Territories of Ukraine, Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine
- Ministry for Digital Transformation of Ukraine
- State Fund for Youth Housing Assistance
- regional and local administrations
PROJECT DOCUMENTATION
PROJECT DESCRIPTIONDigital solutions for recovery: communities received IT equipment to support compensation programmes
The Russian aggression against Ukraine has caused significant destruction in many localities across Ukraine. To ensure the efficient processing of damage assessment data and enhance assistance offered to affected populations, the Council of Europe has provided communities with modern IT equipment...
How to protect property rights in times of war and cyber threats
How can one prove ownership of destroyed housing? Why do registries require enhanced cybersecurity measures? How can new legislative initiatives help citizens safeguard their property? These questions were the focus of an open dialogue on information security in property rights, held on 31 March...
Open dialogue: how to protect property under war challenges and cyber threats
On 31 March 2025 (14:00–17:30), an open dialogue "Information Security of Property Amid War Challenges and Cyber Threats" will take place. To participate online, please fill out the registration form: bit.ly/4kDg602 During the event, participants will discuss key issues, including the...
Housing rental subsidy for IDPs: a new instrument of state support for IDPs has been launched
On January 29, 2025, a new state support mechanism for internally displaced persons (IDPs) was launched — a housing rental subsidy. Its primary goal is to provide targeted assistance to those who have lost or had to leave their homes due to the war, promoting their independence and integration...
Announcement: Discussion of the housing rental subsidy as an instrument of state support for IDPs
On 06 February 2025 (13:00-16:00), a discussion of the new instrument of state support for internally displaced persons - housing rental subsidy will take place. The event will be broadcast live on the official pages of the Ministry of Social Policy on Youtube and Facebook, as well as on the...
Expert Discussion on Housing Management Legislation
The Ministry for development of communities and territories of Ukraine and the Council of Europe held a meeting to address the current Housing management legislation reform. The event brought together relevant stakeholders, including Ministry for Communities and Territories Development of...
Digitalisation of Housing Rights: Expert Study Highlights Key Challenges
Kyiv, December 19, 2024 – An expert discussion on the critical challenges in verifying property ownership rights in Ukraine was organised by the Ministry for Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine and the Council of Europe. The study "Problematic Issues of Verification of Property...
Final meeting of the Steering Committee of the Project “Facilitating housing solutions for war-affected people in Ukraine”: outcomes, achievements, and next steps
On 10 December 2024, the final meeting of the Steering Committee of the Project “Facilitating housing solutions for the war-affected people in Ukraine”* was held. The Project is implemented within the framework of the Council of Europe Action Plan for Ukraine “Resilience, Recovery, and...
The issue of ensuring adequate housing for internally displaced persons (IDPs) and war-affected populations was discussed during the international human rights conference
The international human rights conference "Decade 2014–2024: Reclaiming Human Rights. Preserving Democracy," held on 5 December 2024 in Kyiv under the initiative of the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights, served as an important platform for discussing human rights protection,...
Tender procedure for procurement of IT equipment and software for the four local communities
The Council of Europe Project «Facilitating housing solutions for the war-affected people in Ukraine», implemented within the framework of the Council of Europe Action Plan for Ukraine «Resilience, Recovery and Reconstruction» 2023-2026, announce the acceptance of applications under the tender...
Serhii MARUSHCHENKO - Senior Project Officer
Vira EHNBERG - Project Officer
Kateryna SHABALINA - Project Assistant
Council of Europe Office in Ukraine
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