Supported
at a crucial time are Ukrainian civil society organizations working to defend
and advance the rights of women
The Council of Europe
released several NGO awards in June 2022 to safeguard and advance women's and
girls' rights, each one specifically designed to address the context of armed
conflict and the unique vulnerabilities of women and girls.
La Strada-Ukraine will
carry out initiatives to strengthen the response to violence against women in
armed conflict by analyzing the information gathered from hotlines and
initiatives conducted across Ukraine. In addition, the project will educate the
public on how to proceed if the Istanbul Convention is ratified, the rights of
victims, and the services offered during the war. It will also teach police,
prosecutors, and judges to respond to violence against women during warfare.
Activities carried out as
part of the public movement "Faith, Hope, Love" are intended to
increase public awareness and knowledge of domestic abuse reporting procedures,
human trafficking prevention measures, and aid programs in the Odesa region and
border regions. For internally displaced people, the project also plans social,
psychological, and legal help.
The Ukrainian Women
Lawyers Association "JurFem" will promote awareness of the Istanbul
Convention's implementation as well as the problems of domestic violence and
violence against women in Ukraine. The award will enable JurFem to continue its
research on the incidence of wartime violence against women in Ukraine and the
reactions of the legal and judicial systems.
By improving the
knowledge and abilities of psychologists, volunteers, and shelter staff in
identifying and providing assistance for women and children on the move, as
well as by ensuring prevention and effective response to domestic violence in
IDP shelters, the Center "Women's Perspectives" in Lviv will carry
out activities to improve access to justice and services for internally
displaced victims of domestic violence
These NGO Grants are
offered as part of the "Combating Violence Against Women in Ukraine
(COVAW)" project, which is supported by the Council of Europe Action Plan
for Ukraine 2018-2022. They are intended to defend and advance women's human
rights amid armed conflict.