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Olena Sinkevych – on rebuilding Ukraine

Today we present the short story and answer of our co-founder, professor Olena Sinkevych:Before the war and now:When the war began, I was the professor Professor at the Department of Constitutional Law at Taras Shevchenko National University in Kyiv, Ukraine. Since 2022 I live between Ukraine and France, creating the safest environment for my children I can.Bridging Two Worlds: citizen participation in local self-government.In France, mechanisms such as participatory budgeting, local councils and public consultations allow citizens to directly influence municipal decisions and ensure that policies reflect the real needs of the community. This active citizen participation strengthens democracy at the local level and fosters trust between authorities and society. The people really shape the reality around them, transforming it thanks to the local authorities. And they volunteer a lot!Inspired by this model, I co-founded the Étude Académique des Droits de l'Homme et du Constitutionnalisme, an initiative that explores how…

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How do you know you have found an interesting topic for research that is useful for society?

Here is an example: I'm designing the brochure for our project #WomenRebuildingUA, and one of the answers to the question: What would you like to 'bring back' from European countries to help rebuild Ukraine? is 'targeted prevention of domestic violence at all levels, starting from the local level'. See our other ongoing project - developing a policy and awareness toolkit for local and regional authorities to effectively tackle domestic violence. Such synergy always gives more energy to push research forward!

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Collaborating for Change

Collaborating for Change: a toolkit for local self-government (our project to develop a policy and awareness toolkit for local and regional authorities to effectively combat domestic violence). We are thrilled to announce that Ceyhun Qaracayev, a highly respected international expert, has joined our initiative dedicated to tackling domestic violence at the local and regional levels. With over 30 years of experience in human rights protection, professor Garadjaev has worked extensively on policy development and advocacy, focusing on domestic violence prevention. His expertise is enriched by longstanding collaboration with the Council of Europe, where he has contributed to key projects and initiatives addressing this critical issue. As part of our pilot project, "Collaborating for Change: A Toolkit for Local Self-Government" we are developing a comprehensive policy and awareness toolkit to empower local and regional authorities. Ceyhun’s deep knowledge of legal frameworks, best practices, and international standards will significantly strengthen our work.

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#WomenRebuildingUA

The colleague I personally admire, professor Yuliia Leheza, who now works as a researcher in one of German universities, replies to the question of our project: What would they like to "bring back" from Germany to help rebuild Ukraine? As a federal country, Germany has a highly developed system of local self-government. The experience to be implemented in Ukraine is the experience of decentralisation of the energy system, which requires the preparation of an appropriate legislative framework. Follow Professor Leheza's news to read more about her research in this area.

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Women rebuilding Ukraine with European inspiration

All the founders of our NGO will speak - and I will start. Dr. Natalia Mishyna I left Ukraine in 2022 and now I'm living in France. If I could borrow one thing from France to help rebuild Ukraine, it would be the culture of associations. There were so many that supported me and warmed my heart here - les Restos du Cœur, Promo Ukraine, SAU, also Fidelio Association, which supports the Opera du Rhine (my great love is opera and I am happy to be part of the opera life in Strasbourg and to learn more). This association - Etude Académique des Droits de L'Homme et du Constitutionnalisme - is inspired by my sheer admiration of how associations (and French people through them) make life better every day!

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What would we take back to Ukraine from the EU?

While I’m busy finishing my individual Marie Curie research project and the assessment report for one of the Council of Europe’s bodies – I would still like to give a nice start to the activity of the NGO I’ve started with my colleagues. So far, with the lack of time, my input will be – the project with the working title 'What would we take back to Ukraine from the EU?'.   I will ask my real and virtual colleagues and friends, that are living outside of Ukraine in Europe for a while – if it would be the only one thing you will be able to take back from here to Ukraine – what would it be? I see the final version as a brochure with the answers – with portraits, names or without. Good practices that will help to build and rebuild Ukraine For the grassroot level –…

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Collaborating for Change: a toolkit for local self-government

As part of our pilot project, we plan to develop a policy and awareness toolkit for local and regional authorities to effectively combat domestic violence. Our NGO is based in France, so we will draw on the French experience. The head of our NGO now lives and works in Strasbourg - so we will use the relevant documents from the Council of Europe bodies. We plan that our final toolkit will include: legal and policy recommendations based on French best practice and relevant Council of Europe standards; practical resources for awareness-raising campaigns; strategies to empower local and regional authorities to address this critical issue. We will share more details - and then publish a call for volunteers - international and national experts who would like to join our team.

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How European standards can help tackle domestic violence in Ukraine

Our new project highlights the power of European standards, such as the Istanbul Convention, to drive change in the fight against domestic violence in Ukraine. This initiative will provide:    a comprehensive policy and awareness toolkit for local authorities;   methodology for the training materials tailored to the unique context of Ukraine;    best practices from European countries to inspire action at the local level. Domestic violence is not just a private problem; it's a societal challenge. Our organisation wants to be part of tackling it.

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The need for action: Domestic Violence in Ukraine

Did you know that cases of domestic violence in Ukraine increased by 19% in 2023, with nearly 60% of perpetrators linked to military service? At the Étude Académique des Droits de l'Homme et du Constitutionnalisme, we believe that this crisis demands immediate action. That's why we are launching a pilot initiative to empower local authorities with tools and training; align Ukraine's response mechanisms with European human rights standards; raise awareness within communities. Together we can make a difference. Follow us for updates on this important project!

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Launching a Pilot Initiative to Tackle Domestic Violence in Ukraine

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We are thrilled to announce the launch of our pilot project, aimed at addressing the escalating issue of domestic violence in Ukraine. This initiative, spearheaded by the Étude Académique des Droits de l'Homme et du Constitutionnalisme, focuses on empowering local authorities, aligning national responses with European standards, and raising public awareness. In 2023 alone, over 291,000 cases of domestic violence were reported in Ukraine — a significant increase driven by the challenges of war (more links to the data in Ukrainian are in comments for this post). Our project aims to provide actionable solutions and foster systemic change. Stay tuned as we share updates and insights on how local governance can champion human rights. Fewer Cases of Domestic Violence Reach Court Ukraine is introducing new measures to combat domestic violence 2024 data with infographics (in ukrainian) 2023 data and analytics (in Ukrainian) Links above will open in new tabs

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