Themes by tag: Kyiv

On December 2, International Day for the Abolition of Slavery, the International Organization for Migration Mission in Ukraine will launch a nationwide campaign titled “Does This Sound Familiar?” The campaign will begin with the opening of an interactive installation designed to educate the public on recognizing the signs of exploitation and human trafficking to avoid danger. The event will take place in Kyiv.

Participants:

– Robert Turner, Chief of the IOM Mission in Ukraine;

– Martin Åberg, the extraordinary and plenipotentiary ambassador of Sweden to Ukraine;

– Inna Solodka, Ukraine’s Deputy Minister of Social Policy, Family, and National Unity;

– Oleksandra Hamulenko, National Social Service of Ukraine;

– Bohdan Lobko, Migration Police of the National Police of Ukraine;

– Valerii Tantsiura, Head of the Child and Family Service of the Kyiv city state administration;

– Nataliia Kulikova, Head of the Coalition of NGOs Against Human Trafficking

Journalists must register for the event. Attendees must present a passport or ID card and a press card.

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A briefing “Human capital for energy-efficient recovery: Equal opportunity as a driver of growth” is scheduled for December 3 at the Media Center Ukraine. 

Participants:

– Denys Uliutin, Minister of Social Policy, Family and Unity of Ukraine;

– Viktoriia Vasilieva, Director of the Employment Policy Implementation Department of the State Employment Center;

– Iryna Shumik, Director General of the Directorate of Professional Education at the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine;

– Viktor Kaplun, Professor, DSc in Engineering and Director of the Education and Research Institute of Energetics, Automatics and Energy Saving at the National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine;

– Julia Usenko, member of the Women’s Energy Club of Ukraine (WECU) and Head of the All-Ukrainian Sustainable Development and Investment Agency (ASDIA);

– Mykhailo Hanchuk, CEO of Promavtomatyka Vinnytsia LLC;

– Polina Kolodiazhna, Program Co-leader at Greenpeace Ukraine;

– Iryna Zahorodnia, Head of the Project Department at RePower Ukraine Charitable Foundation;

– Oleksandra Dovha, HR Director at iSolar;

– Representative of the State Agency on Energy Efficiency and Energy Saving of Ukraine (SAEE).

All in person.

Key topics:

– Which sectors of the economy are seeing the highest demand for energy-efficiency professionals?

– How can regional potential for green-job generation be evaluated and translated into practical solutions in the energy-efficiency sector?

– How quickly is the education system adapting to the evolving market needs in energy efficiency, including short-term training programs, dual education, workforce development centers, reskilling initiatives, and the transition of service members and war veterans to civilian careers in the energy industry?

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International conference titled “Nordic Support to Ukraine’s European Future: Joint Efforts for Recovery and Integration” to take place in Kyiv on December 8. The event will bring together senior diplomats and leading experts from Ukraine and the Nordic countries to discuss cooperation in recovery and integration efforts.

Key speakers include Ann Linde, former Swedish foreign minister; Dmytro Kuleba, former Ukrainian foreign minister; and the ambassadors of Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, and Iceland.

Topics will cover Nordic support for Ukraine’s resilience, wartime partnerships, post-war recovery, European integration, and the role of civil society and volunteer initiatives.

The conference will also serve as the public launch platform for the Swedish Center for European Future, established at Kyiv School of Economics with support from the Swedish government.

Advance registration is required. Applications must be submitted by 3:00 p.m. on December 4, 2025.

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On December 13, a peaceful rally titled “COLD WINTER – WARM HOPE IN OUR HEARTS” will be held in Kyiv to show support for Ukrainian military personnel who are missing in action or have been captured.

The event aims to draw society’s and the international community’s attention to the plight of the defenders who have not yet returned home.

The program will include:

• Addresses by representatives of state authorities;
• A speech by a military unit;
• Testimonies from those released from captivity;
• Musical performances by artists;
• A performance art piece symbolizing hope;
• Performances by children.

Background: The rally is organized by the NGO “”Steel Hearts of the 32nd Mechanized Brigade’s Families”.

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On December 2, International Day for the Abolition of Slavery, the International Organization for Migration Mission in Ukraine will launch a nationwide campaign titled “Does This Sound Familiar?” The campaign will begin with the opening of an interactive installation designed to educate the public on recognizing the signs of exploitation and human trafficking in order to avoid danger. The event will take place in Kyiv.

Invited participants include:

• Robert Turner, Chief of the IOM Mission in Ukraine;
• Martin Åberg, the extraordinary and plenipotentiary ambassador of Sweden to Ukraine;
• Inna Solodka, Ukraine’s Deputy Minister of Social Policy, Family, and National Unity;
• Oleksandra Hamulenko, National Social Service of Ukraine;
• Bohdan Lobko, Migration Police of the National Police of Ukraine;
• Valerii Tantsiura, head of the Child and Family Service of the Kyiv city state administration;
• Nataliia Kulikova, head of the Coalition of NGOs Against Human Trafficking

Journalists must register for the event by December 1 at 5:00 PM. Attendees must present a passport or ID card and an editorial press card.

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From November 30 to December 3, the fourth international “Vision for Ukraine” oculoplastic mission will take place in Kyiv. A team of medical professionals will work to reconstruct the faces of defenders who have sustained severe trauma and lost an eye.

The international surgeons are preparing a series of advanced reconstructive procedures, including restoring the orbit and soft tissues, microvascular skin flap transplantation, and installing custom titanium implants created with a 3D printer. According to the mission organizers, one such implant can cost approximately $10,000, but the defenders will receive them free of charge.

The mission’s schedule includes consultations on November 30 and operating days from December 1 to 3, with approximately 30 surgeries and over 40 consultations planned. From December 4 to 5, the team will continue working in Lviv, providing care to children affected by the war.

Background: Over the past two years, “Vision for Ukraine” medics have provided assistance to more than 130 patients.

Interviews with medics and patients will be available online and in person in Kyiv and Lviv by prior arrangement.

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From November 30 to December 7, participants from across Ukraine will compete in nine adaptive sports at HART, the country’s first national multisport event for military veterans recovering from injuries, wounds, or illnesses sustained in the defense of Ukraine.

Team events will include wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby, and sitting volleyball. Individual competitions will feature archery, indoor rowing on a simulator, laser run, powerlifting, cycling, and swimming.

Athletes are free to join.

For reference: Around the world, adaptive athletics have become a cornerstone of veteran rehabilitation. In the United States, the Warrior Games have spurred thousands of recovery programs. In the United Kingdom, the Invictus Games reshaped public attitudes toward wounded service members. Similar initiatives in Canada, the Netherlands, and Australia have helped build statewide “sport-based recovery” programs that integrate rehabilitation, mentorship, and social inclusion.

Ukraine is following suit. With support from Ukrgasbank, the Come Back Alive Initiative Center and the Ministry of Veterans Affairs have launched HART as a comprehensive sports-based rehabilitation effort for veterans.

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AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF Ukraine) and Ukrposhta will unveil the stamp at Media Center Ukraine, where participants will examine the current HIV/AIDS situation in the country and discuss key strategies to combat the epidemic.

Speakers:

– Yaroslava Lopatina, Country Program Director, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF Ukraine);

– Nataliia Mukhina, Head of the Stamped and Philatelic Products Department, JSC Ukrposhta;

– Larysa Hetman, Head of the HIV Infection Management and Control Department, Public Health Center of Ukraine;

– Yuliia Kvasnevska, Adviser, UNAIDS Ukraine Office;

– Olena Pavlyshyn, Deputy Medical Director for Outpatient and Polyclinic Work, Second Medical Association of Lviv.

For reference: HIV/AIDS continues to pose a serious threat to hundreds of thousands of people in Ukraine. The full-scale war has significantly complicated efforts to combat the epidemic. According to the Public Health Center, more than 133,000 Ukrainians are living with HIV, and approximately 90,000 remain unaware of their status. From January to October of 2025, there were 6,708 new HIV infections, 2,278 AIDS cases, and 759 AIDS-related deaths.

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The State Agency for Restoration and Infrastructure Development of Ukraine has installed a new-type civil shelter in the country, an underground steel bunker in Borodianka, Kyiv Oblast. Officials say the project offers a fast and modern way to provide communities with protective facilities.

A secure and modular solution designed to accommodate 48 people, meets all physical accessibility requirements. It includes a ramp, an elevator, and an automated access system that opens when an air raid siren is sounded. Construction took less than a month and cost 5.5 million UAH.

Placed below ground level, the prefabricated bunker has both primary and emergency exits and is fully fitted with heating, ventilation, water supply, drainage, and fire alarm systems. According to the agency, the shelter offers protection against debris, shock waves, chemical exposure, and radioactive particles. Plans call for the installation of five additional shelters in Borodianka.

For reference: The bunkers undergo military testing to verify their reliability in real-world conditions. The program is expected to expand to frontline communities, where the risk of shelling is higher and russian missiles reach targets faster.

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On December 3, the National Forum on the rights of persons with disabilities titled “Inclusive Recovery of the Country”, will be held in Kyiv. The public union “League of the Strong” is organizing the event.

During the forum, new inclusive reconstruction standards will be discussed, and the most promising solutions will receive funding for implementation.

The forum aims to establish inclusivity as a mandatory standard for reconstruction and ensure that every hryvnia invested contributes to creating a safe and accessible environment for all.

This year’s event will focus on incorporating the needs of people with disabilities into all state policies and decisions. A separate panel will address the leadership of women with disabilities and their role in shaping state policy.

The speakers will include experts in the inclusive development of communities, as well as representatives from international partners, civil society, the government, and the business sector.

Journalists must register for the event.

Background: The war in Ukraine has increased the number of people with combat-related disabilities. Furthermore, even before the war, thousands of people with disabilities faced inaccessible infrastructure.

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