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350 communications specialists from 16 oblasts and the central government have already completed training in strategic and crisis communications and countering disinformation. This represents an important step toward strengthening Ukraine's government communication system. Now, communications specialists can respond to challenges more swiftly, counter disinformation more effectively, and deliver verified information to the public. 🔍 Curious about how this works in practice? What do participants think about it? Watch the video to learn more! 📌 The training is conducted by the Center for Strategic Communication and Information Security under the Ministry of Culture and Strategic Communications of Ukraine, with the support of UNDP in Ukraine and funding from the Japan - The Government of Japan.

The National Police of Ukraine continues to implement accessibility principles in its work. With support from UNDP in Ukraine and funding from the Japan - The Government of Japan, a training session, "Accessibility of Public Spaces for People with Reduced Mobility", was held for representatives of the National Police on how to assess buildings for accessibility for people with disabilities and people with reduced mobility. Over three days, participants learned to: ✅ identify common accessibility barriers that hinder mobility; ✅ properly evaluate the accessibility of buildings; ✅ develop recommendations to make spaces more inclusive and comfortable for everyone.  The acquired knowledge will help the police officers consider accessibility principles when restoring and equipping facilities in various regions of Ukraine. Photo credit: SLIVKI.TV Studio / UNDP in Ukraine

🚒 Three volunteer fire brigades are now operating in the Kuyalnyk Village Territorial Community! Thanks to the initiative by UNDP and funding from the Japan - The Government of Japan, local responders can now react to emergencies much faster — within 5 to 20 minutes instead of 40. Learn more about UNDP's support for the community in the video! 🎥👇

🎓 Webinar for representatives of local authorities on web accessibility   More than 100 local government employees from all over the country studied how to create accessible content online at a training session held by the Digital Accessibility Competence Centre.   During the meeting, the trainees learned: 🖊️ What digital accessibility is, and what myths prevent its implementation; 🖊️ What key accessibility requirements exist, and how to apply them; 🖊️ How Ukraine regulates the field, and what tools can help check the accessibility of products; 🖊️ What typical mistakes are made, and how to easily fix them.   The Competence Centre is part of the Diia state enterprise, which began operating at the end of 2024. It is the first national institution to oversee digital accessibility in the country. Its team will offer consultations to other state bodies, analyse the accessibility of state websites, and train public servants.   Together with the Ministry of Digital Transformation, UNDP in Ukraine has already trained over 2,000 public servants from all over the country in the basics of digital accessibility. We’re striving to get as many people as possible to understand the importance of web accessibility, and to be able to apply its principles in practice.   And you can learn more about web accessibility too! A short online course on the Diia.Osvita platform is open, free of charge, to everyone! 👉 https://lnkd.in/eACNK2sG   📍 The webinar “Public websites without barriers. Accessibility in the spotlight” was organised in cooperation with the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine as part of the DIA Support project, which is implemented by UNDP in Ukraine with the support of Sweden. Embassy of Sweden in Ukraine

"I believe that the strength of Ukrainian women lies in our resilience, a unique resilience. Despite the stereotype that women are supposedly more emotional, we demonstrate that despite all the challenges we are currently facing — challenges that Ukrainians as a whole are enduring, especially those caused by Russia’s full-scale invasion — we continue to do our work," says Svitlana Slipchenko, Deputy Executive Director at VoxUkraine. Svitlana entered the field of media literacy by chance. Seven years ago, with a degree in economics, she was looking for a job in her field when she came across a vacancy at Vox Ukraine. The organization was seeking an analyst to verify economic data — exactly what she had studied at university. However, in practice, her work turned out to be fact-checking politicians’ statements, many of which were related to the economy. As Vox Ukraine evolved, so did Svitlana. Over the years, the organization expanded its activities: tackling disinformation, debunking fakes, and explaining complex topics in simple terms. She transitioned from economic fact-checking to fighting disinformation, becoming one of the leading experts in the field. 🔹 What’s the most absurd fake she has encountered in her work? 🔹 Has she ever fallen for a fake herself? 🔹 What are the three basic media literacy rules everyone should know? Find out in her interview as part of the "Her Voice – Her Power" campaign, implemented by UNDP in Ukraine in partnership with the Center for Countering Disinformation under the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, with financial support from the Japan - The Government of Japan . #HerVoiceHerPower #IWD2025

Сontinue supporting the development of criminal justice in Ukraine grounded in the values of respect for human rights. During the training program “Investigative Interview: Basic,” justice professionals learned how to manage prejudices, establish psychological contact, conduct effective conversations, and handle human memory responsibly — without distortion. Organized by JustGroup with support from UNDP and the Government of Japan, the training engaged detectives from the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine and prosecutors from the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office. 💬 “Investigative interviewing is a modern, systematic global standard for conducting interrogations. However, it is not only a technique but also a philosophy that requires distancing oneself from bias and preconceptions to focus on the interview outcome. I believe the knowledge you gain here will help you both in your work and personal life,” said Denys Hiulmahomedov, First Deputy Director of NABU, at the program’s opening. With the graduates of this session, more than 50 detectives have now learned about the transformative impact of investigative interviewing. 🤝🏻 The development program was created and implemented by the JustLearn development hub, supported by JustGroup, in partnership with the Training Center for Prosecutors of Ukraine and the Norwegian Centre for Human Rights. It is backed by the Transformational Recovery for Human Security in Ukraine project, funded by the Government of Japan and implemented by UNDP in Ukraine. Photo credit: Anna Putylina

Mykolaiv Physical Education College: Training athletes, defying adversity. The Mykolaiv Professional College of Physical Culture has remained operational despite facing relentless missile strikes that damaged its facilities. This steadfast commitment to fostering athletic talent, even amidst conflict, is a testament to the unwavering spirit of Ukraine. With support from the European Union, the college continues to train athletes, ensuring that the dreams of Ukrainian youth remain alive. "Our kids are continuing to learn and develop,” says Olena Petrukhina, director of the college. "Sport is life. When you look at the children who are training, striving to achieve their goals, you yourself become inspired. You see the results of all the efforts made. We teach them, and they teach us." Explore more: https://lnkd.in/gUhZhxK3 Photo credit: Oleksandr Himanov / UNDP in Ukraine

#vacancy #UNDPCareers UNDP in Ukraine is looking for: 📅 Apply by 20 March 2025   ✅ National Stress Counsellor 📍 Kyiv ➡️ https://lnkd.in/di-8_4zx 📅 Apply by 25 March 2025   ✅ Project Analyst 📍 Kyiv ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dSktauZd   ✅ Community Development Officer (10 vacancies) 📍 Chernivtsi, Ivano-Frankivsk, Khmelnytskyi, Lutsk, Lviv, Rivne, Sumy, Ternopil, Uzhhorod, Vinnytsia ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ddfgCjHE 📅 Apply by 27 March 2025   ✅ Communications and Outreach Analyst 📍 Ukraine ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dsn-Zg7v 📅 Apply by 28 March 2025   ✅ Land degradation neutrality Expert 📍 Home-based ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dZeDqzyR ✅ Procurement Analyst 📍 Ukraine ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dyrv-6zg 📅 Apply by 31 March 2025   ✅ Communications Expert 📍 Home-based ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dK9KYceR ✅ National Consultant with sociological and analytical skills profile for conducting research and co-designing methodology for the specialized training programme for youth workers on how to work with young veterans 📍 Home-based ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dD_HmBD6 ✅ National Consultant with the background of methodologist, educator, and experienced Youth Worker for developing methodology for the specialised training programme for youth workers on how to work with young veterans 📍 Home-based ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dqQU4jrW

Continue supporting integration of barrier-free principles into the public service. With support from UNDP in Ukraine and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, the Higher School of Public Service together with the National Agency of Ukraine for Civil Service and with the participation of the Advisor - Presidential Commissioner for Barrier-Free Environment, Tetyana Lomakina conducted a training session for senior civil servants “Barrier-Free Approaches in Policy Development and Implementation.” During the training, participants explored how to integrate barrier-free principles into their work, including: ✅ How stereotypes function in the public sector and ways to overcome them; ✅ How to adapt workspaces and services for all population groups; ✅ Correct communication techniques and the use of plain language when interacting with citizens. In addition to reviewing theoretical materials, participants also discussed practical case studies. Previously, UNDP and Denmark supported the development of the Methodological Recommendations on Establishing Barrier-Free Workplaces in Public Authorities. This handbook aims to help civil servants incorporate barrier-free principles into their workplaces. Embassy of Denmark in Ukraine НАДС Tetiana Lomakina Вища школа публічного управління Photo credit: National Agency of Ukraine for Civil Service

The European Union (EU) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Ukraine, together with their partners, have launched the virtual exhibition “Moments Before.” 🇪🇺🇺🇳 What does life look like for those whose daily job and duty is to save others? Together with police officers, paramedics, and rescuers, we will immerse ourselves in some of the most intense days of July 2024 in frontline areas and experience their work shifts. Despite the challenges and hardships, they cannot imagine their lives without the calling to help and save. Take a moment. Step into their world. Hear their stories. Feel their experiences. 📌 Explore the exhibition here: https://lnkd.in/exQF6Guj ℹ️ This exhibition was created as part of the flagship “EU4Recovery – Empowering Communities in Ukraine” partnership between UNDP and the EU, in collaboration with the State Emergency Service of Ukraine and the National Police of Ukraine. #EU4Recovery