“No nation can live and develop without its national state,” said Mykola Mikhnovskyi, a prominent Ukrainian statesman of the early 20th century. Tomorrow marks the Day of Ukrainian Statehood – a newly established red-letter day to contemplate on what makes the Ukrainian nation and recall the generations that aspired to live in an independent sovereign state.
This issue of our newsletter takes a sneak peek at the recent efforts of the Ukrainian civil society in resisting the enemy, promoting critical reforms and asserting the right of Ukrainian citizens to live in their own state. Get engaged in the traditional Wednesday read!
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Whom do Ukrainians trust? Did the war affect citizens` confidence in others? The recent Gradus Research poll shows that Ukrainians` trust in each other increased compared to 2021 – 63% of Ukrainians say they trust people in general, compared to 45% in October 2021. Most people also note that they trust their acquaintances (80% compared to 66%) and neighbors (67% compared to 46%) more. The poll revealed that respondents actively engage in helping others, which is also a sign of increased trust. 43% tried to help others after reading online messages, 39% donated money to charities, and 34% donated money directly to people in need.
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Global Teacher Prize Ukraine Collects Stories About Wartime Teachers
The Global Teacher Prize Ukraine changes its format. This year instead of a traditional award, the organizers will collect stories about wartime teachers to highlight the contribution of those who continue to educate and develop Ukrainian children despite the active phase of the war. You can nominate teachers and share their stories on the Global Teacher Prize Ukraine website from July 21 to September 21.
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CHESNO Analyzes the Role of Civil Society in the Reconstruction of Ukraine
The Lugano conference established seven principles for the reconstruction of Ukraine. Most of them emphasize civil society’s participation in the development of our state. Check the material prepared by the CHESNO Movement to learn more about the role of civil society in the reconstruction of Ukraine.
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Transparency International Ukraine Advocates for Simplified Privatization During Wartime
On July 19, Transparency International Ukraine issued a statement calling on MPs to adopt draft law 7451. The draft law will simplify privatization during the war and will help to soften the blow from the consequences of war on the budget by creating an enabling environment for the operation of relocated businesses.
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Crimean Tatar Resource Center Releases a Report on Human Rights Violations in the Occupied Crimea
On July 21, the Crimean Tatar Resource Center presented an analysis of human rights violations in the temporarily occupied Autonomous Republic of Crimea for the first half of 2022. The report reveals the main tendencies, dynamics, and number of violations. In addition, the organization analyzed human rights violations in the Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions during the full-scale war in Ukraine.
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New Europe Center Analyzes Ways for Deepening Cooperation Between Ukraine and the US
On July 21, New Europe Center released an analytical piece “Ukraine-U.S.: From a Strategy of Dosed Support to a Strategy of Victory.” CSO analyzes Ukrainian-American relations in a broader context – where we are today, what are the main risks on the way to joint victory, and how to overcome them.
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CSOs to Discuss Ukraine’s Implementation of European Union Recommendations
On July 28, the New Europe Center, the Anti-Corruption Center and the National Interests Advocacy Network “ANTS” will host a public expert discussion titled “EU Candidacy Recommendation: Where We Are and What Needs to be Prioritized?”. The event will be devoted to Ukraine’s implementation of European Union recommendations and their impact on the overall progress of reforms in the country. The online event will start at 11.00.
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3 Days Left! Center UA Invites to Apply For the Creative Competition
Do not miss an opportunity to participate! The Center of United Action invites you to apply for the creative competition “The country won’t make itself”. The competition is a creative response to the new challenges that Ukrainians face. Participants should answer one of the questions that worry Ukrainians the most during the war in the format of posters, videos, or paintings. Hurry up, the deadline is July 30!
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Apply Now! Summer School for Civil Society Leaders
The “Sustainability Formula” summer school invites civil society leaders who have project ideas or ready-made concepts that need to be updated considering the challenges of wartime. The school offers an opportunity to conceptualize ideas, develop them under the guidance of mentors, and compete for grant support. The registration deadline is July 31, 2022.
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Grant Competition for Anti-Corruption Initiatives
The Suppоrt to Anti-Corruption Champion Institutions (SACCI) Program announces a grant competition for anti-corruption civil society and media initiatives. The goal is to support projects that increase public support and involvement in anti-corruption activities, as well as increase the transparency and accountability of the work of government bodies during wartime, transitional and post-war periods. Applications are accepted until June 30, 2023.
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Razumkov Center Analyzes the Renewed Place of Ukraine in the World
Russia`s war against Ukraine caused major damage to the economy of the country. At the same time, it accelerated Ukraine`s progress toward membership in the European Union. The importance of Ukraine in the international arena is also growing – it is already a global player in the agricultural and food products markets. In the analytical report “Geopolitical and geoeconomic changes shaped by Russian aggression and renewal of the place of Ukraine in the world,” the Razumkov Center analyzes the international and domestic crisis manifestations caused by Russia`s aggression and examines directions and measures for preserving the political and economic potential of Ukraine.
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