Online workshop "Implementation of the provisions of the Istanbul Convention in conditions of war and occupation: Experience of Ukraine and Georgia"

Online workshop "Implementation of the provisions of the Istanbul Convention in conditions of war and occupation: Experience of Ukraine and Georgia" On December 5, the online workshop "Implementation of the provisions of the Istanbul Convention in conditions of war and occupation: Experience of Ukraine and Georgia" was held. The event was aimed at creating a platform for experts and representatives of civil society from Ukraine and Georgia to communicate and share experience on countering gender-based violence during...

Sexual violence in wartime: raising awareness among journalists

On August 23, 2022, at 11:00 a.m., a practical webinar for journalists "Sexual violence in conditions of war: raising awareness of journalists" will be held online by the NGO "La Strada-Ukraine" and the NGO "Women in the Media" with the support of International Media Support (IMS ) and in cooperation with the Government Commissioner for Gender Policy

Online discussion within the project "State response to domestic violence in Ukraine during COVID-19"

Online discussion within the framework of the project "State response to domestic violence in Ukraine during COVID-19" On February 23, 2021, a very important online discussion was held within the framework of the project "State response to domestic violence in Ukraine during COVID-19" with the financial support of Black Sea Trust for Regional Cooperation. Representatives of public organizations and state bodies took part in the online discussion and...

Prevention and countermeasures against manifestations of violence: activities of educational institutions

A safe and violence-free environment in educational institutions = quality education and personal development. On October 27-29, 2020, specialists of the NGO "La Strada-Ukraine" in partnership with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, the Departments of Education and Science of the Luhansk Regional State Administration and the Donetsk Regional State Administration, held an educational and methodological training for trainers "Prevention and countering manifestations of violence: activities of educational institutions" for 20 female teachers...

Improving the implementation of international standards and strengthening the response to cases of domestic and gender-based violence committed against citizens of Ukraine abroad

What problems arise in the work of embassies when they provide assistance to Ukrainian citizens who have suffered from domestic or gender-based violence? Recently, our experts discussed with the consuls who worked in Italy and Poland the experience of their reactions to cases of domestic violence abroad. As well as the main challenges that prevent assistance to Ukrainians. They also talked about the principles of state policy, international...

Discussion Club: The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Increased Vulnerability to Human Trafficking

Discussion Club: Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Increased Vulnerability to Human Trafficking Discussion Club: Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Increased Vulnerability to Human Trafficking continued a series of events in the format of expert discussions on various aspects related to the problem of human trafficking. This time - in remote format. Experts discussed the challenges and risks of falling into a situation of human trafficking caused by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, factors...

Training of operators of the State Institution "Government Contact Center", line 1547

Training of operators of the State Institution "Government Contact Center", line 1547 On April 21, 2020, the 2nd Training School for hotline consultants on the prevention of gender-based violence started, with the support of the United Nations Population Fund in Ukraine - UNFPA Ukraine. Training takes place online. During 4 days of online training, operators of the 1547 line: will continue to deepen their knowledge about the types and manifestations, causes and risk factors of gender ...

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 ...

School for consultants of the State Institution "Government Contact Center".

School for Consultants of the State Institution "Government Contact Center" The first call to the "hotline" of the NGO "La Strada-Ukraine" came on October 18, 1997. At first it was one channel that ran once a week. But the large number of appeals and requests, the need of the population for such a resource encouraged development. A lot has changed since then and thanks to hard work and the desire to constantly develop, this telephone consultation service has grown ...