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War leaves not only physical but also deep psychological wounds. Many people hide their pain behind the usual “I’m fine,” although in reality they are experiencing stress, loss, and inner despair. This is especially true for soldiers returning from the frontline. To help them and other vulnerable groups, the Empower Ukraine project, implemented by the…

Several dozen participants, including people with disabilities, internally displaced persons, veterans and their families, have been meeting for six months as part of the ‘6 Conversations on Resilience’ initiative. This project was launched in Ivano-Frankivsk by the League of the Strong as part of the Empower Ukraine project. Participants of the initiative had the opportunity…

A new system for monitoring reforms in the field of disability rights has been presented in Kyiv. Developed by experts from the NGO “League of the Strong,” this tool assesses the compliance of Ukrainian legislation with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) and EU standards. It also aims to strengthen…

“I am asking for our soldiers,” says Marko, as he begins the morning gratitude circle at the Day Employment Center for young people with mental disorders. The center, managed by the Dream Workshop NGO, has been a cornerstone of Marko’s life since he joined in 2019. Over the years, it has become a place where he…

Hospitals and primary healthcare centers across six regions of Ukraine have received informational materials titled “How to Identify Disability Under the New Procedure.” These materials were developed by the NGO “League of the Strong” in cooperation with the Ministry of Health, with support from the International Renaissance Foundation. The announcement was made by Daria Sydorenko,…

January marks the start of the second semester of the “School for Everyone” program for young people with complex developmental disabilities. This educational initiative not only helps participants acquire new knowledge but also provides opportunities for socialization and personal development. The program is implemented by the NGO “Seeing with the Heart”, with support from the…

The Ministry of Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine has approved Amendment No. 2 to the State Building Standards (SBS) B.2.2-40 “Inclusivity of Buildings and Structures» —  the key document outlining accessibility standards for the design, construction, reconstruction, restoration, and overhaul of residential and public buildings. Experts from the “League of the Strong” public union…

On December 2–3, Kyiv hosted the National Forum on the Rights of People with Disabilities, a key platform for discussing pathways to achieving European standards of respect and protection of the rights of people with disabilities in Ukraine. The event was organized by the public union “League of the Strong” and NGO “Fight for Right”,…

A presentation of the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities’ recommendations for Ukraine was held in Kyiv. Representatives of ministries, international organizations, and civil society gathered to discuss how to implement these recommendations at the national level to improve the rights and living conditions of people with disabilities in Ukraine. The event…