Author: Tatiana Fedchenko

NGO "La Strada-Ukraine" works remotely during the quarantine

We are closely following the situation in Ukraine and the world. We are aware of the seriousness and scale of the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. That is why we support the decision of the Kyiv authorities to introduce a month-long quarantine in the capital. We hope that such preventive measures will minimize the risks of infection in the future. In turn, we understand the responsibility of each and every one. Therefore, starting today, the office of the NGO "La Strada-Ukraine" has switched to remote work. In the same...

The procedure for responding to cases of bullying (harassment).

For the sake of a safe educational environment in educational institutions, the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine approved (December 28, 2019 N 1646) and the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine registered (February 3, 2020 under N 111/34394) the procedure for responding to cases of bullying. With the general provision, the algorithm for submitting statements or reports about cases of bullying in an educational institution and responding to cases of bullying, as well as the procedure for applying...

Courses for judges "Features of proceedings regarding crimes committed on the basis of gender"

Activities to institutionalize the training course for judges "Peculiarities of proceedings regarding crimes committed on the basis of gender", which was developed by the National School of Judges of Ukraine, NGO "La Strada - Ukraine" and DCAF as part of the EU Project "PRAVO-JUSTICE", continue. Interesting discussions and questions, examples from judicial practice, the opportunity to look at certain facts from different points of view, challenges and the search for solutions - during three days, all ...

Firsthand about counseling on the "hotline"

The School of Consultants of the National Hotline ended four years ago. Those who successfully completed the training and practice went on to work as certified professionals. How has their experience changed over the years? What new skills have they acquired? Has working with subscribers affected their lives? Consultants tell: Tatyana: "Each consultant has his own superpower. I am a psychologist, but the work of a "hotline" consultant requires a wider ...

New Law of January 16, 2020

New Law of January 16, 2020 ◾️What does it mean? First of all, the Law strengthens responsibility for crimes provided for in Art. 152, 153 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, committed against a person who has not reached the age of 14. For the repeated commission of such a crime, offenders may be sentenced to life imprisonment. Another important step is the creation of the Unified Register of Persons Convicted of Crimes Against Sexual Freedom and Inviolability of Minors...

National round table on monitoring the implementation of the recommendations of the Group of Experts of the Council of Europe on Combating Trafficking in Human Beings (GRETA)

National round table on monitoring the implementation of the recommendations of the Council of Europe Group of Experts on Combating Human Trafficking (GRETA) December 23 - the National Round Table on monitoring the implementation of the recommendations of the Council of Europe Group of Experts on Combating Human Trafficking (GRETA) was held by the NGO "La Strada-Ukraine" together with Secretariat of the VRU Commissioner for Human Rights. During the event, which was also attended by the Government Commissioner from...

Improving the qualification of pedagogical personnel "Prevention and counteraction of manifestations of violence: activities of educational institutions"

Improving the qualifications of teaching staff "Prevention and countermeasures against manifestations of violence: activities of educational institutions" Safe environment and an environment without violence in educational institutions = quality education and personality development! We continue to work towards this goal. The NGO "La Strada-Ukraine" together with a team of experts, in partnership with the Government Commissioner for Gender Policy, developed a training program for professional development courses for teaching staff "Prevention and Counteraction ...