Events

Despite the war and migration crisis, the level of domestic and gender-based violence in Ukraine and the Chernihiv region is increasing. Residents of rural, remote and border communities are in socio-economic and informational isolation and are particularly vulnerable to manifestations of domestic violence.

Local authorities, as of today, are not sufficiently capable or limited in their capabilities to respond effectively…

The project “Volunteers – the driving force of civil society and support for war victims in times of crisis”, implemented by the NGO “Chernihiv Public Committee for the Protection of Human Rights” together with the NGO “Active Society of Ukraine”, continues to successfully conduct trainings for activists called upon to help vulnerable groups in dangerous areas.

At this stage of…

On the occasion of International Volunteer Day, the Volunteer Hub Chernihiv hosted the “Volunteer Balachki” forum and a training on civic participation and advocacy for volunteers. The events brought together many volunteers and public activists from Chernihiv region.

During the event, participants shared their success stories, exchanged impressions, and organized several interesting group activities.

The events were organized by the…

At the initiative of the NGO “Active Society of Ukraine”, a women’s volunteer hub was opened in Chernihiv. Organizational and legal support for the establishment of the volunteer hub was provided by representatives of the NGO “Chernihiv Public Committee for the Protection of Human Rights”.

Free space is a place where active women can effectively and free of charge realize…

On November 22, 2023, a training on the topic: “Information Security in Volunteer Activities” was held in Chernihiv for volunteers and public activists of the Chernihiv region.

As part of the event, participants developed critical thinking skills, learned how to search for evidence and arguments that confirm or refute information.

The training participants agreed that volunteers and activists who know…

Qualified legal assistance to volunteers and charitable organizations of Chernihiv region is provided by lawyers of the Chernihiv Public Committee for the Protection of Human Rights.

Key issues that require legal support:

– Volunteer activities (registration, fundraising, volunteer contract);

– Activities and state registration of NGOs;

– Taxation/non-profit status, tax and financial reporting;

– Receiving humanitarian aid;

– Features of…

On November 4, 2023, a training on the topic: “Legal aspects of volunteering” was held in Chernihiv for volunteers and public activists of the Chernihiv region.

As part of the event, participants learned about the current legislative standards for implementing volunteer and charitable activities in Ukraine, the features of the organizational and legal support of contractual relations between a volunteer…