EU accession
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
Ukrainian citizens and foreigners entitled to request government data on budgets and salaries
Ukrainian and foreign individuals and legal entities, as well as citizens' associations without legal entity status, have the right to request public information. Entities of authoritative powers - state or local government bodies and their officials - cannot submit such requests
Ukraine’s parliament passes law to increase payments, reform support for families of children with disabilities
Hetmantsev was one of the bill's initiators. Speaking in the plenary hall, he thanked the relevant parliamentary committee, the Ministry of Social Policy and experts involved in drafting the bill. According to him, 160,000 families raising children with disabilities are waiting for the changes provided for by the bill
Trans women now find it more difficult to obtain a diagnosis: Stereotypes, corruption and other challenges facing transgender people during wartime
ZMINA discussed these and other issues with Emiliia Kovalenko, a trans woman and head of NGO "Emancipation", Salvador Stryzh, a trans man and communications manager at NGO Resistance, and Nick, a community representative
Government backs bill to establish new family-based care as foster families starting in 2027
The legislation would strengthen oversight of children's rights, establish staffing and operational standards for child welfare services, and introduce a system of continuous professional development for their personnel
Ukrainian, Hungarian ombudsmen agree on reciprocal visits to monitor minority rights
According to the Ukraine's Ombudsman's Office, 91 educational institutions in Ukraine's Zakarpattia Region (Oblast) provide instruction in Hungarian to 12,975 students, while another 2,550 students study Hungarian as a separate subject
Draft Ombudsman bill strengthens institution but carries politicization risks, Ukrainian Center for Independent Political Research warns
According to the experts, one of the bill's main advantages is its alignment with European Union and Council of Europe standards. The effectiveness and independence of national human rights institutions remain key benchmarks in assessing Ukraine's compliance with the rule of law during its EU accession process
Over half of Ukrainians support civil partnerships for LGBT+ – sociological study
On July 10, the nongovernmental organisation Fulcrum UA presented the results of the survey, which KIIS conducted in May and June 2026. Sociologists surveyed 2,007 respondents to assess Ukrainians' attitudes toward LGBT+ people and the level of support for their rights
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