Category: News

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...

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...

Discussion with experts on the topic: "Surrogate motherhood and child trafficking"

Open discussion with experts on the topic: "Surrogate motherhood and child trafficking" On December 24, an open discussion with experts on the topic: "Surrogate motherhood and child trafficking" was held. In Ukraine, surrogate motherhood is a legally permitted assisted reproductive technology for certain categories of parents, including non-residents of Ukraine. At the same time, there is no law on surrogate motherhood in Ukraine, just as there is no ...

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...

Educational video

Educational video "Mediation of peers". We have another good mediation news: we are sharing with you the educational video "Mediation of peers". The video is a practical addition to the optional program and the e-course "I resolve conflicts and build peace around me", the program of the group "Resolving conflicts peacefully. Basic skills of mediation" and clearly demonstrates how conflicts can be resolved peacefully in educational institutions, ...

Methodical guide "Combating bullying in an educational institution: a systematic approach"

Methodical manual "Anti-bullying in an educational institution: a systematic approach" Recently, we presented the methodological manual "Anti-bullying in an educational institution: a systematic approach", which is a continuation of the systematic approach to building a safe educational environment with the involvement of employees of educational institutions, as well as children and young people The publication is approved for use in educational institutions by the Scientific and Methodological Commission on the Problems of Raising Children and Student Youth of the Ministry of...