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Сall for tender for national consultants in the field of judicial and non-judicial remedies
The Council of Europe project “Further strengthening judicial and non-judicial remedies for the human rights protection of the war-affected people in Ukraine” (Project), implemented within the framework of the Council of Europe Action Plan for Ukraine "Resilience, Recovery and Reconstruction"...
Call for tender: Consultancy services in the area of protecting the rights of children and ensuring child-friendly justice
Council of Europe Project “Protecting the rights of Ukrainian children and ensuring child-friendly justice” announces Tender for provision of local consultancy services in the area of protecting the rights of children and ensuring child-friendly justice. The Council of Europe has now launched the...
Publication on emerging practices for prosecution of digital violence against women is now available in Ukrainian
Digital violence is a new frontier facing women in modern society. While it is closely connected to gender stereotypes and societal misogyny, online technologically facilitated violence against women presents a significant challenge to women and the exercise of women’s human rights. Despite some...
CALL FOR TENDER: Purchase of consultancy services in the area of human rights, preventing discrimination and sexual harassment in the armed forces
The Council of Europe project “Rights of Veterans and Personnel of Armed Forces in Ukraine” (hereinafter – “the Project”) is launching a Call for Tender to procure intellectual consultancy services in the field of human rights, with a specific focus on preventing discrimination and sexual...
Call for tender: Purchase of local consultancy services on Ukrainian electoral legislation and practice
The Council of Europe project “Supporting democratic post-war elections in Ukraine – Phase II” (hereinafter “the Project”), implemented within the Council of Europe Action Plan for Ukraine “Resilience, Recovery and Reconstruction” 2023 – 2026, is launching a tender procedure for purchase of local...
Agreed next steps for criminal justice cooperation with the Deputy Prime Minister’s Office for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration
As part of the working dialogue between the Council of Europe Project “Fostering Human Rights in the Criminal Justice System in Ukraine – Phase II” and the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration of Ukraine, a working meeting was held to advance cooperation...
Council of Europe anti-torture committee warns about serious prison overcrowding and informal prisoner hierarchies in Europe
The Council of Europe’s Committee for the Prevention of Torture (CPT) today expressed serious concern about the significant increase in prison overcrowding in 2024, particularly in some Western European countries, and urged governments to address it with resolute measures. It also called on...
Сall for tender for a supplier to provide services for conducting a sociological survey in Ukraine
The Council of Europe Project "Phase II: Support to the Implementation of European Human Rights Standards in Ukraine" ("Project") announces the selection of a supplier to provide services for conducting a sociological survey on public awareness about the role of the Ukrainian Parliament...
On the passing of Pope Francis: a peacemaker and a leader of our times
Today, on Easter Monday, a sacred day of reflection in the Christian tradition, the world has lost a peacemaker. The Council of Europe mourns the passing of Pope Francis, head of the Roman Catholic Church and of the Holy See, one of our Observer States, and a fervent defender of European values....
Report on Ukraine’s pioneering Citizens’ Assembly in Slavutych presented
The Report of the Slavutych Citizens’ Assembly provides a detailed overview of the methodology, preparation process, implementation, and outcomes of this unique experience for the community. On 15 April 2025, a public presentation of the Citizens' Assembly Report was held, organised by the...
Congress assists Ukraine in updating its long-term vision for multilevel governance system
Congress Secretary General Mathieu Mori outlined the unwavering support the Congress offers to Ukraine and priorities of co-operation for advancing Ukraine’s reform agenda at the International Cohesion Forum “Creating the Future”. One of the main such priorities of co-operation is the revision of...
Tender for the purchase of computer equipment and supporting elements for the National Police of Ukraine’s “Custody Records” system
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Ukrainian senior officials explore Council of Europe standards in prisons during study visit to Strasbourg
A multi-disciplinary delegation of senior Ukrainian officials conducted a two-day study visit to the Council of Europe headquarters in Strasbourg, deepening cooperation on penitentiary reform. The delegation included the Deputy Minister of Justice of Ukraine, the Deputy Head of the Department for...
Сall for tender for national consultants in the fields of freedom of expression, media and access to information in Ukraine
The Council of Europe project “Safeguarding Freedom of Expression and Freedom of Media in Ukraine - Phase II” (SFEM-UA - Phase II/Project), implemented within the framework of the Council of Europe Action Plan for Ukraine "Resilience, Recovery and Reconstruction" (2023-2026), announces a tender...
Special Envoy’s first presentation to the Parliamentary Network on the situation of children of Ukraine
On 10 April 2025, on the margins of the Spring Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) in Strasbourg, the Special Envoy of the Secretary General on the Situation of Children of Ukraine, Thordis Kolbrun Reykfjord Gylfadottir, had an exchange of views with the...
Ukrainian military officers strengthen knowledge of human rights and IHL through Council of Europe training
Twenty-three military officers from the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine have enhanced their expertise in international human rights law, international humanitarian law (IHL), the prevention of discrimination, and the protection of women's rights in the armed forces. The participants, representing...
Call for Tenders - Development of a new online system for the management of grants of the European Youth Foundation of the Council of Europe
The Council of Europe has launched a call for tenders for the development, implementation, testing and maintenance of a new online system for the management of the grants of the European Youth Foundation (EYF). Every year, the EYF supports about 200 youth projects through grants to European...
Council of Europe's continued commitment to gender equality and ending violence against women in Ukraine
The Council of Europe project “Combating Violence against women in Ukraine – Phase III” (COVAW-III) started on 1 April 2025. COVAW-III builds upon previous Council of Europe initiatives in Ukraine starting in 2013. It aims at supporting development of robust policies to prevent and combat...
Specialists of the Ombudsperson’s Office enhance veterans’ rights monitoring with Council of Europe support
Specialists from the Office of the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights (Ombudsperson) have strengthened their capacity to monitor the protection of veterans' rights, following the fourth week-long visit supported by the Council of Europe Project "Rights of Veterans and Personnel of...
Correctional programme for life-sentenced prisoners: a path to hope and re-socialisation
In March and April 2025, two important events were held within the framework of the Council of Europe Project “Towards More Humane Conditions of Detention and Reduced Reoffending in Ukraine” (DECOPRIS), focusing on the development of a new rehabilitation programme for people serving life...
