In the face of historic challenges, Ukrainian civil society remains committed to anti-corruption efforts, which are essential to the country’s path toward European integration. Integrity and transparency emerge as some of the most important values for citizens in all aspects of social life.
This week, we share Ukrainians’ views on the integrity of social institutions and the factors they believe would strengthen it. We also highlight our partners’ advocacy efforts at the Warsaw Security Forum and our support for this year’s BookForum in Lviv.
Stay tuned for the latest news from Ukrainian civil society!
Civil society news
USAID/ENGAGE Partner Addresses Security, Energy, and Sanctions Challenges in Central and Eastern Europe at Warsaw Security Forum
On October 1-2, the International Center for Ukrainian Victory (ICUV) held a roundtable in Warsaw to discuss the genocidal nature of Russia’s invasion and its impact on European security. The event aimed to raise awareness of the genocidal consequences of Russia’s war, energy security issues, the need to strengthening sanctions against Russia, and maintaining international support for Ukraine. Additionally, ICUV hosted a dedicated booth for the “Mobilizing the World for Ukrainian Victory“ campaign, advocating for Russia to be held accountable for its war crimes against Ukraine.
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USAID/ENGAGE Supports Lviv BookForum to Raise Global Awareness of Ukraine
From October 3 to 6, we supported the International Literary Festival BookForum in Lviv. This year, participants focused on the importance of unity as a driving force for global democratic processes. Discussions covered topics such as post-colonial societies and the influence of youth on global dynamics. The forum featured over 120 events with publishers and partners, including USAID/ENGAGE partners savED and the Center for Civil Liberties.
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USAID/ENGAGE Partner Hosts Youth Resilience Event at the EU Delegation to the UN
On October 2, the Bohdan Hawrylyshyn Family Foundation hosted a side event at the European Union Delegation to the UN as part of the Ukrainian Youth Delegates to the UN program. The event aligned with the key themes of the UN’s Summit for the Future 2024, which emphasized the role of youth as “critical agents of positive change” in tackling global threats like warfare, misinformation, climate change, and inequality. The session focused on sharing best practices for youth resilience and fostering cooperation between UN bodies and Member States to enhance disaster risk reduction for young people. Participants also explored the “Responsibilities We Share” exhibition, dedicated to the Global Day of Human Responsibility.
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Center for Civil Liberties (CCL) Organizes Street Action for Shelter Accessibility
On October 2, the CCL, together with UAnimals, held a demonstration titled “Accessible Shelter – Safety for Life!” to highlight the importance of shelter accessibility. Prior to the event, both organizations inspected nearly 500 shelters, uncovering numerous issues. For example, 37% of shelters in Kyiv are closed, only a third allow entry with pets, and only 15.3% have ramps or sloped entrances. Based on the monitoring results, activists prepared and published a report with recommendations for local authorities.
What we read?
5 Shades of Anti-Corruption Justice
As corruption remains one of the most pressing issues in Ukraine, the matter of integrity and fair punishment for corruption remains of critical concern to society. Pavlo Demchuk, Legal Advisor at Transparency International Ukraine, marks the 5-year milestone of the High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) by emphasizing the public’s close attention to cases involving top officials, reflecting the strong demand for transparency and justice. Demchuk also introduces the “HACC Decided” platform, launched by TI Ukraine, where citizens can not only monitor court decisions but also access expert-provided, high-quality analytics.