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Employer prejudice, complex bureaucratic procedures, a lack of flexible working conditions and inaccessible infrastructure are among the key barriers for people with disabilities in Ukraine. Bogdan Kokhan, programme director at “The League of the Strong”, spoke about this on ‘Ukrainian Radio’ on 5 May. Barriers to employment for people with disabilities “The League of the…

“The League of the Strong” Public Association has released its 2025 annual report, which compiles the key results of its work, research, and advocacy achievements. The document covers support for people with disabilities during wartime, the development of social services, influence on public policy, and the promotion of inclusive solutions at the national level. You…

On 15 May 2026, “The League of the Strong” public association held an online training session entitled “The Basics of Accessible Communication” for staff and administrators at Ministry of Internal Affairs service centres in the Kyiv and Chernihiv regions. The event was attended by 85 representatives of service centres who work with visitors on a…

As of July 1, 2025, there are more than 3.4 million people with disabilities living in Ukraine. Nearly 1.7 million of them are of working age, underscoring the scale of the challenges in the areas of employment, accessibility, and social integration. The information was provided in response to a request from “The League of the…

“The League of the Strong” Public Association is launching a new project to develop a model local accessibility program for ten communities in Ukraine. The initiative aims to help communities implement systemic solutions in the area of accessibility and create an accessible environment for all residents. This is the main focus of the association’s new…

Full text of the statement “The League of the Strong” public association analyzed the draft Civil Code of Ukraine No. 15150 from the perspective of the rights of people with disabilities. We saw a number of serious risks in the document. They concern basic human rights: the right to make independent decisions, manage one’s property,…

Katia doesn’t like loud words about strength — she simply chooses to move forward every day. At 26, she knows what it’s like to live with barriers and other people’s opinions, but her main support is stubborn positivity and the desire not to stop. Her story is about small victories that really change everything. Kateryna…

“The League of the Strong” has submitted proposals to the Ministry for Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine to expand the list of facilities subject to accessibility monitoring in 2026. The organization recommends including bomb shelters, temporary accommodation facilities for internally displaced persons (IDPs), public transport stops, service-sector facilities, and street infrastructure. The initiative aims…

“The League of the Strong” is preparing an open letter to European institutions. The goal is to prevent violations of the rights of people with disabilities and to improve the draft of Ukraine’s new Civil Code before the second reading. Specifically, the letter is being prepared for the European Commission, the European Council and Parliament,…