Publications
"Voices on the Road" Olena Zinenko
Author: Olena Zinenko
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“Voices on the Road” is an open space book about the journey of Ukrainian women from point A – “War” – to point B – “Unknown” – during the first year of a full-scale war.The stories included in this collection may not be completely exhaustive, but they fully convey the experiences of women who paved their way from war to peace. Each of the voices is wonderfully woven into an indivisible web of books that readers can supplement with their own stories and thoughts.
Author: Olena Zinenko
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Corporate Respect for Human Rights of People with Disabilities in the Recovery Plan for Ukraine
Position prepared by experts of the KRF Public Alternative, regarding Corporate Respect for Human Rights of People with Disabilities in the Recovery Plan for Ukraine for Ukraine Recovery Conference in London 2023.
SOCIAL MEDIA DISCOURSE ON NEEDS OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Prepared by the NGO “CAT-UA: Communication Analysis Team – Ukraine” at the request of the KRF “Public Alternative” within the framework of the project with the financial support of the World Vision and the European Disability Forum thanks to a grant from the NGO “League of the Strong”. The views expressed in this material are those of CAT-UA and Civic Alternative and in no way reflect the official opinion of the funders.
HIGHLIGHTS (more details in the conclusions)
• SPECIALISTS IN THE FIELD OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ARE MORE ACTIVE AS AUTHORS THAN OTHER PARTICIPANTS IN THE DISCUSSION
• WOMEN AND ELDERLY PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ATTRACT LESS ATTENTION THAN CHILDREN AND MILITARY PERSONNEL
• HUMAN RIGHTS PROTECTION DURING THE WAR IS DIRECTED AT MEN
• PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES FREELY SHARE THEIR OPINIONS ON A VARIETY OF TOPICS
• COMMUNITIES HAVE A FOLLOWING AND ARE SYSTEMATICALLY ENGAGED IN THE PROMOTION
• RELIGIOUS COMMUNITIES UNITE PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, BUT THERE ARE NUANCES BECAUSE THIS HAPPENS ACROSS BORDERS
• UKRAINIAN MEDIA SHOW AWARENESS OF TOPICS RELATED TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND INCLUSION
• THERE IS A MEDIATISATION OF TOPICS ABOUT THE LIVES OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND THE INSTRUMENTALISATION OF EMOTIONS
• THERE ARE NO PRONOUNCED LINES OF DIVISION BETWEEN PEOPLE WITH AND WITHOUT DISABILITIES IN SOCIETY
• COVERAGE OF A PERSON’S DISABILITY IS ACTUALISED IN CONNECTION WITH PARTICIPATION IN HOSTILITIES
• THE TOPIC OF DISABILITY IS MENTIONED NOT ONLY IN SPECIFIC CHANNELS OF THEIR “BUBBLES”
• PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN THE OCCUPIED TERRITORIES ARE ONLY INTERESTED IN PAYMENTS, AND PROPAGANDISTS USE HESE TOPICS TO PROMOTE THEMSELVES
• VIOLENCE AGAINST PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES REMAINS ALMOST INVISIBLE
The impact of the war in Ukraine on the rights of persons with disabilities
Authors:
Olena Hrabovska,
Olena Uvarova,
Olena Zinenko,
Kateryna Daineko
The rights of people with disabilities in Ukraine since the beginning of the full-scale invasion.
Kyiv, 2023.
This document was produced by the Public Union “League of Strong” and the KRF “Public Alternative” as part of the programme ‘Ukraine war: Organisations
of Persons with Disabilities (OPD) led disability inclusive response andrecovery’, which is in collaboration with the European Disability Forum (EDF).
Views and opinions expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Disability Forum (EDF) and other funders. The Public Union “League of Strong” and the KRF “Public Alternative” have all ownership and editorial control of the content in this document. Read more about EDF work in Ukraine on the EDF website.
The report assesses how the full-scale war since February 2022 has impacted the rights of persons with disabilities in Ukraine according to the standards outlined in the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The summary is based on open sources, including official sources, and the reports of international and Ukrainian NGOs. Recommendations for improving the situation are included. The report will be useful for generalizing the scope of the issues and advocating for the rights of persons with disabilities in Ukraine
INCLUSION IN UKRAINE AND BEYOND BORDERS
Yasenovska Maria – President, Analyst, Human Rights Expert at CHF “Public Alternative”.
Zinenko Olena – Lecturer, Media Analyst, Project Coordinator at CHF “Public Alternative”.
Kateryna Kormilets – Activist, Communications Manager Projects at CHF “Public Alternative”.
Consultant: Olena Uvarova, Lawyer, Human Rights Defender.
Edited by: Olga Siniugina
Layout: Marina Dukhnych
Kharkiv, 2023
This publication is a journal-collection of theses and quotes from the festival “Inclusion: 2022. Beyond Borders.” The festival was attended by representatives of cultural and public organizations, activists involved in the implementation of inclusion processes. Kharkiv, Lviv, Brussels, Frankfurt (Oder), Saarbrücken, Stockholm, and other European cities were connected by a chain of Ukrainian initiatives that persistently maintain communication.
BEST PRACTICES OF INCLUSION
Yasenovska Maria – President, Analyst, Human Rights Expert.
Zinenko Olena – Lecturer, Media Analyst, Project Coordinator.
Edited by: Olga Synuhina, Oleksandra Novichkova
Proofreading: Halyna Hubarieva
Layout: Marina Dukhnich
Kharkiv, 2020
The purpose of this publication is to provide an understanding of the phenomena of accessibility, barrier-free environments, and inclusivity in modern museum spaces in Ukraine, taking into account domestic and foreign legislation, international practices of cultural institutions working with people with disabilities, families with children, teenagers, the elderly, foreigners, and other vulnerable groups.
In our opinion, providing specific examples of inclusion and demonstrating the breadth of their spectrum in Ukrainian museums will help deepen the understanding of inclusion in general, expand the perception of its manifestations and ways of implementation. We expect that the application of such practices will promote access to culture for people with disabilities and other vulnerable groups and their active involvement in the implementation of local cultural policies.
Moreover, our experience shows that inclusive practices can help museums engage visitors in virtual events, which is especially relevant during additional restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Examples are organized according to the following criteria: Organizational policy of museums regarding inclusivity (cooperation with vulnerable groups and their organizations), Physical accessibility of museums and exhibitions (ensuring convenient entry and stay), Informational accessibility of museums and programs (active dissemination of information about their activities, services, and innovations), Content accessibility of the exhibition (interaction with the exhibit and special projects), Inclusive competence of museum staff (training and professional development), Sustainability of inclusive processes in museum spaces (development strategy and community formation).
Our publication is addressed to the administration and employees of cultural institutions, specialists of non-governmental organizations, cultural managers, creative industry professionals, lecturers and students, as well as all those interested in the organization of inclusive environments in cultural institutions. The examples of inclusion primarily concern people with disabilities but are not limited to them, as one of the tasks of this publication is to promote a broad approach to understanding inclusion.
The material was prepared by a group of experts from CHF “Public Alternative” with the support of the Friedrich Ebert Foundation in Ukraine.
Women who are human rights defenders from business related abuses: stories that change the world
Olena Uvarova
Mariya Yasenovska
Design: Ganna Volkova
Illustration: Helga Yasenovska
Kharkiv, 2020
The publication presents the stories of women human rights defenders in cases on the negative business impact on human rights. These are the stories of women from different continents – North and South America, Africa, Asia, Europe. And each of these stories demonstrates different aspects of the fight for human rights – it could be significant cases of large-scale human rights violations by businesses, followed by experts around the world, or cases of common everyday business practices, which can also negatively affect on human rights.
The publication includes just 12 stories of women in the field of human rights, as it is impossible to name all those who contribute to the promotion of responsible business conduct. Our aim is not to find the best – we want to show that women with very different destinies in very different conditions, using different legal instruments, work for the same goal – to protect human rights from violations by business.
The purpose of this publication is also to draw attention to the role of women in business and human rights cases and to the challenges faced by human rights defenders in general.
Women with disabilities — Human Rights Activists: Stories of Inclusivity
Idea by: Mariya Yasenovska
Interviewed by: Olena Zinenko, Iva Stishun
Editors: Olga Synyugina
Design: Ira Olenina
Layout: Maryna Dukhnich
Kharkiv, 2020
We present “Women with disabilities — Human Rights Activists: Stories of Inclusivity” — a project made under the auspices of the WILPF and the Gender Equality and Women’s Rights Workgroup with the Civic Solidarity Platform (Ukrainian part of the sub-project “Promotion of Gender Equality in the OSCE Participating States as Contribution to Prevention of Conflicts, Strengthening of Peace and Protection of the Women’s Rights” as part of the DRA project “Strengthening the Cooperation within the OSCE Participating States: Promotion of Human Rights Protection — Strengthening the Cooperation, Sustainability and Efficiency” with financial support from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Germany. Activists of Kharkiv Regional Foundation “Public Alternative” interviewed twelve Ukrainian women with disabilities — human rights activists: Daryna Brykaylo, Olena Vyshnya, Valentyna Dobrydina, Daria Korzhavina, Iryna Larikova, Rayisa Kravchenko, Iryna Sarancha, Yuliia Sachuk, Uliana Pcholkina, Tetyana Furmanova, Nataliia Morotska and Iva Stishun. We asked the project participants to give answers to the same questions so as to keep the conversation going in the same direction. As expected, the answers were most diverse: our respondents shared their personal experience and each story proved to be unique.
Important note: the respondents were interviewed in August-November 2020 — the period when the whole world was hit by COVID-19 the hardest. Same as many countries worldwide, Ukraine imposed quarantine restrictions.
Business and Human Rights in Times of Global Emergencies: State Obligation to Protect
Olena Uvarova
Design: Helga Yasenovska
Kharkiv, 2020
The publication provides an overview of the key principles of the state’s fulfillment of the positive obligation to protect human rights from violations by business during the crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic: the constitutional procedure of state’s using emergency powers in times of crisis; balancing the need to ensure public health and human rights protection; balancing the competing rights of non-state actors with taking into account the concept of the right to security as freedom from fear and freedom from want; implementation international human rights law requirement on restriction of human rights, including the derogation from international human rights obligations.
The second part of the publication is an overview of the results of a survey on the implementation of the obligation to protect human rights from business violations by various countries around the world during the COVID-19 pandemic. It identifies the main regulatory models that states use to fulfill their obligation to protect human rights from business violations.
Language of the report is Ukrainian. A summary in English is available on pp. 39-57.
The gender dimension of internal displacement in Ukraine: local policies, business practices and legal instruments of protection.
Olena Uvarova
Mariya Yasenovska
Kharkiv, 2020
Project “” Gender sensitiveness of local policies and legal practices on internal displacement” was realized be KRF Public Alternative with support by the Council of Europe project “Iternal displacement in Ukraine: building solutions”.
Implementation period: September 16, 2019 – August 8, 2020
The Project was aimed at embedding gender as a cross-cutting issue in local policies and legal practices on internal displacement.
Objectives of the project were:
1. Incorporation of gender component to regional and local development plans or IDP’s integration programs in pilot communities.
2. Improvement of legal practices on IDP’s rights protection through gender sensitive and victim-oriented approach.
3. Integration of a gender perspective in business practices related to IDPs.
Summary of the main project’s results and publications.
Women and displacement in Ukraine. Analytical report
Uvarova O.
Yasenovska M.
Kharkiv, 2019
Cover photo: dwelling house, damaged by shelling, so-called “raskraska” (“colouring”) by the portrait of the local teacher on it’s wall in Avdiivka.1
This material is an analytical report on the results of desk and field researches on the observance of the women’s rights among IDP’s in Ukraine with the overall assessment of the challenges these women face. This analytical report contains monitoring of court decisions, related to IDP’s issues, taking into account the gender aspect; analysis of state and local programmes on the specific steps to support of internally displaced women and their needs; review of research of international and local organisations in the identified field; results of research, based on the interview with female IDPs and representatives of support organisations from Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
Research was completed with cooperation of the NGO “DRA” in the framework of “Working Group on Women and Gender Realities in the OSCE Region” of the “Civic Solidarity Platform”, namely the project “Strengthening Civil Society Cooperation in the OSCE Region in Regards to Security, Human Rights, Conflict Resolution and Gender Equality”, with the financial support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Germany.
Opinions expressed in this report may not reflect the official position of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Germany.