Author: Tatiana Fedchenko

Appeal from the National Council of Women of Ukraine We are sending an important appeal from the National Council of Women of Ukraine: "Dear Members/Members of Women's, Feminist and International Organizations! We were inspired by the result of our self-organization with you on the preparation and advocacy of the National Parallel Report on Ukraine's implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Action Platform + 25 "Beijing +25". In a short time, we were able to create a Report in Ukrainian and English and discuss it...

Ninth general report on the activities of the Council of Europe Group of Experts against Trafficking in Human Beings (GRETA) The Council of Europe Group of Experts against Trafficking in Human Beings presented an activity report covering the period 1 January to 31 December 2019. At the end of last year, GRETA completed its second round monitoring the implementation of the Convention of the Council of Europe on measures to combat trafficking in human beings and started a new one - the third...

In emergency situations, the rights and safety of victims of human trafficking must be respected and protected. In emergency situations, the rights and safety of victims of human trafficking must be respected and protected. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Council of Europe's Group of Experts on Combating Trafficking in Human Beings (GRETA) draws attention to the particular difficulties faced by victims of trafficking, who tend to find themselves in the position of…

Statement of the NGO Platform of the International Association of La Strada regarding the impact of COVIN-19 on the protection of the rights of victims of human trafficking and exploitation "The crisis caused by the emergence and spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) has affected all countries and societies. Most European states are taking restrictive measures to prevent the widespread spread of COVID-19 and reduce risks to public health. Although the new situation affects everyone, it has a particularly negative impact...

The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has presented new challenges to the world. One of them is the demand for reliable and important information. Aware of the seriousness of the situation, the National Hotline for the Prevention of Domestic Violence, Human Trafficking and Gender Discrimination focuses on counseling subscribers on issues related to the difficulties of returning to Ukraine from abroad, as well as traveling abroad during quarantine. By calling the numbers: ...

On March 17, the Verkhovna Rada adopted the law (registration number 3219) "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine, Aimed at Preventing the Occurrence and Spread of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)". It amends the Code of Labor Laws, the Law of Ukraine "On Vacations". The law has a temporary effect - within three months from the date of publication. The main changes concern the following: The limit on the number of vacation days without saving...

Holidays and other opportunities for parents who take care of children during the quarantine period On March 12, 2020, the resolution of the CMU "On preventing the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus on the territory of Ukraine" entered into force, according to which from March 12 to April 3, the entire territory of Ukraine was quarantine introduced. This precautionary measure prohibits: the attendance of educational institutions by its acquirers; conducting all mass events in which ...

Domestic violence during quarantine Staying at home is one of the key recommendations, which is spread as much as possible through all communication channels. During the quarantine, this is a correct and necessary preventive measure that can help in the fight against the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. But your own home may not always be the safest place. Especially when it comes to those who suffer from domestic violence. At the time, …