In the sixth month of war, Ukraine is silently looking at the South and East. The more the territories remain occupied, the more problems people and the land itself are experiencing. Yet it is always a hope that Ukraine will regain its territories and restore its territorial integrity. In this issue of our newsletter, we will look south at how civil society deals with the issues of the occupied Kherson and the Crimea, as well as pull together other patches of information from the CSO and funding opportunities frontline. Get engaged in the Wednesday read with us!
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Even now when women increasingly pursue traditionally male careers, including positions in government, the effects of gender stereotyping cannot be underestimated. Do stereotypes influence the division of roles between women and men in the workplace in Ukraine? The recent study finds it that although a sweeping majority of citizens (81%) believe that the Ukrainian economy would profit from gender equality, there are clear signs of tug-o-war regarding some issues. For instance, men are more inclined to believe that having a job is part of their identity than women (95% vs 83%), while more women think that both sexes can successfully cope with the challenges in their profession (79% vs 65% among men). Despite the differences, there is a beam of hope that gender stereotypes will shrink, as both men and women agree that career perspectives should be equal for their children regardless of their sex. Get more insights from our weekly chart above.
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CSOs Welcome the Appointment of SAPO Head
On July 28, Prosecutor General approved Oleksandr Klymenko as the Head of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO). Civil society organizations welcomed the long-awaited appointment that took almost two years since the start of the selection. DEJURE Foundation notes that the competition`s delay testifies to the need to change the selection procedure, especially with the selection of the director of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine just around the corner. The appointment of the SAPO head was one of the European Commission’s key requirements for Ukraine`s EU candidacy.
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Ukrainian Center for Independent Political Research Presents CSO Meter 2021
On June 27, The Ukrainian Center for Independent Political Research (UCIPR) together with the European Center for Not-for-Profit Law Stichting (ECNL) presented “CSO Meter 2021”. This tool examines the civil society environment in the EU’s Eastern partner countries. According to the study, Ukraine scored 5.2 out of 7 which means a very favorable environment for civil society. Click on the button to view the document and dig into the detail.
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Community Foundation “Zakhyst” Highlights Situation in the Occupied Kherson and its Humanitarian Activities
On July 26, the Community Foundation of Kherson “Zakhyst” went live on the nationwide marathon “United News”. The CSO informed viewers about the situation in the temporarily occupied territories of the Kherson region, in particular, the persecution of activists by Russia’s forces, focused the attention on the humanitarian program “Save Together. Kherson” and called to help the children of the Kherson region.
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Crimean Tatar Resource Center Presents Research on Environmental Discrimination in the Occupied Crimea
On July 29, the Crimean Tatar Resource Center presented the study “Environmental and Climatic Discrimination in Occupied Crimea: Dimensions and Threats”. The document looks into the peculiarities of climate changes, manifestations of natural disasters, and changing climate comfort for the population of Crimea. The research also identifies the territories that are the most vulnerable to environmental changes.
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A Virtual Exchange Program Camp Liberty 2.0
America House Kyiv is launching Camp Liberty 2.0 — a virtual exchange program bringing together participants from Ukraine, the USA, and the European Union to explore the role of freedom in the lives of individuals and modern societies. Together with a diverse cohort and experts in the fields of foreign policy and international relations, program participants will contemplate transnational and cross-cultural visions of what liberty might look like in the 21st century. Apply now if you are eager to learn more and share your own perspectives on freedom today and tomorrow.
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Grant Competition for Environmental Public Initiatives from the South and Eastern Regions of Ukraine
The Environmental Initiative of the International Renaissance Foundation announces a grant competition “Supporting environmental public initiatives from the southeastern regions of Ukraine during the war.” It aims at supporting environmental initiatives of those organizations that were forced to move due to military aggression and engage activists in planning and advocacy for the environmental recovery of Ukraine. Applications are accepted until September 2, 2022.
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James S. Denton Transatlantic Fellowship Program for Central and Eastern Europe Professionals
The Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA) is now accepting applications for the 2022 James S. Denton Transatlantic Fellowship Program. The program brings a select group of rising professionals from Central and Eastern Europe to Washington, DC for a three-week fellowship to engage and work with American experts on addressing major policy issues facing the transatlantic partnership. The program is expected to run from late October through mid-November 2022. The program participants will be selected through a competitive process. The application deadline is September 4, 2022.
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