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Council of Europe calls on Ukraine to allow alternative service for believers during war
Thirteen criminal proceedings were also opened against Jehovah's Witnesses under Article 402 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine ("disobedience or refusal to obey a military order") and 44 criminal cases under Article 407 ("absence without leave from a military unit or place of service"), which carries a penalty of up to 10 years' imprisonment
Ukraine lacks independent regulator for personal data protection, shadow report concludes
In the 2025 report, the European Commission noted that Ukraine has not achieved significant changes in the sphere of personal data protection, meaning current legislation and the institutional capacity of state supervision do not meet EU standards
Council of Europe urges Ukraine to adopt laws against discrimination and hate crimes
The commission highlighted several positive developments. Among other things, the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights has stepped up activities in the field of non-discrimination and strengthened cooperation with civil society. Police officers received training and recommendations on investigating hate crimes, in particular through stronger international cooperation
Shadow report for European Commission highlights gaps in ombudsman legislation in Ukraine
Throughout 2025 and 2026, the number of appeals to Ukraine’s human rights ombudsman has been growing, yet the situation regarding the regulatory and legal framework governing the ombudsman’s activities has remained unchanged. In particular, legislation to strengthen the institution’s powers has still not been adopted
Ukrainian anti-corruption agencies face searches, surveillance and political pressure, shadow report for the European Commission says
The shadow report is an independent assessment by civil society organisations intended to help the European Commission gain a broader picture of Ukraine’s progress in implementing reforms required for EU accession
Ukraine recognises LGBTQI+ protection as one of Ukraine’s state policy
On 12 October 2026, the president of Ukraine signed Decree No 1038/2026 approving the new National Human Rights Strategy. The full LGBTQI+ acronym was used in the document for the first time
EU opens two more accession negotiation clusters for Ukraine covering 17 reform areas
The second cluster, "Internal Market", covers nine negotiating chapters. They concern the free movement of goods, services, workers and capital between EU countries, as well as competition rules, company operations and financial institutions
Ukrainian state covers 60% of expenses for a child under 18 in family-based care – study
According to the study's results, average monthly expenses for one child amount to about 13,000 hryvnias. State assistance covers only 51% of expenses for a child under six and 63% for a child between six and 18
Ukraine’s anti-corruption chief calls for reform of prosecutors, state investigators and parts of security service over corruption
Kryvonos has previously emphasised that criminal exposures alone are not enough to overcome corruption. In February 2026, he elaborated that NABU can detect a crime and send the case to court, but systemic changes are needed to reduce corruption: independent institutions, digitalisation, and the elimination of political influence and bureaucratic obstacles
Believers behind bars: Why alternative service is needed during the war and who will be entitled to it
Before the full-scale invasion, believers belonging to ten religious organizations in Ukraine had the right to alternative service when called up for compulsory military service. Their faith does not allow them to take up weapons or swear a military oath.
Centres based on the Barnahus model to be included in state child protection system in Ukraine
Ukraine is implementing the Barnahus model as part of its obligations to the EU and the Council of Europe, in particular to implement the Lanzarote Convention. This is one of the key steps towards child-friendly justice, which operates successfully in Europe
No violations of the Hungarian community’s rights found: Ukrainian Ombudsman discusses first monitoring of schools in the Zakarpattia region
During a two-day visit by the Hungarian Commissioner for Fundamental Rights, Imre Juhász, to Ukraine, the first joint monitoring visits to educational institutions in the oblast took place. Three monitoring groups worked simultaneously in the oblast
Over 14,000 children registered for adoption in Ukraine
The majority of children registered for adoption in Ukraine are raised in foster families, family-type children's homes, or under guardianship or care. However, about 3,000 children remain in institutional facilities
Kyiv region opens specialised recovery centre for children affected by war and violence
Barnahus model centres are places where multidisciplinary teams operate, bringing together psychologists, medical professionals, social workers and law enforcement officers. In these centres, children who have witnessed or survived violence are interviewed only once to avoid re-traumatisation
Draft Labour Code enshrines ban on discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity
The National LGBTI Consortium analysed the government's proposed changes in the context of human rights for LGBTIQ+ people and gender equality. The ban on discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity is already present in the current Labour Code of Ukraine. In the new code, it is proposed to move it to Article 5, "Equality of labour rights. Prohibition of discrimination, mobbing (bullying), harassment"
Interviewing in a friendly space: How ‘green room’ methodology for children is used in pre-trial detention centres in Ukraine
The interior of a "green room" features comfortable, soft furniture, games, pencils and colouring books. The room is equipped with video surveillance. A psychologist works with the child. Investigators, prosecutors or other interested parties are in a separate room at this time and observe the broadcast from video cameras or through a one-way mirror
Hungary blocks EU progress on two more accession clusters for Ukraine
The source added that, in July 2026, before the summer break, Hungary agreed to approve only the screening results for cluster 3 for Moldova
Experts report surge in cyberbullying by teenagers targeting peers and teachers in Ukraine: What punishment courts impose
For children's behaviour online, courts hold their parents, mostly mothers, administratively liable. Usually, a warning or a fine ranging from 850 to 1,700 hryvnias is issued
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