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Discussing human rights issues in the east of Ukraine

Kyiv, 1 June 2016 – Representatives of parliament, law enforcement bodies, the Ombudsperson's Office, international organizations, and international diplomatic missions in Ukraine gathered to discuss issues of investigation of human rights violations and justice in the east of the country.

 

Actions speak louder than words: access to public information is not a myth anymore, but a reality!

Kyiv, 31 May 2016 – The Centre for Democracy and Rule of Law presented the main findings of the half-year monitoring of access to public information and provided detailed recommendations for information holders.

Equipping Verkhovna Rada with new communications strategy

Kyiv, 27 May 2016 – Civic activists, MPs, journalists, parliamentary staff, and representatives of international organisations gathered to develop a communications strategy for the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine with the support of UNDP Ukraine.

Citizens’ awareness on human rights in Ukraine: starting point

Kyiv, 24 May 2016 – The first expert workshop dedicated to the preparation of a baseline comprehensive national study on human rights was held.

Presentation of Open Parliament Initiative’s progress report

Kyiv, 20 May 2016 - The Open Parliament Initiative's report for the first three months of its activity was presented at the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine (VRU).

UNDP showcases its initiatives at parliament’s Information Fair 2016

Kyiv, 18 May 2016 – Civil society and international organizations met up in the halls of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine at a 2-day Information Fair 2016 to present their initiatives aimed at cooperation with Parliament.