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One in four Ukrainians is ready to accept a risky job offer either abroad or in another settlement in Ukraine: to work without official employment and even in locked premises, being unable to leave a work place freely; to irregularly cross the border; to give their passports, phones and personal belongings to an employer. These are the key findings of a survey*, commissioned by IOM Ukraine and funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). IOM presented the survey results on the eve of International Day for the Abolition of Slavery, which is annually observed on 2 December to raise awareness about human trafficking and other forms of exploitation.

Duty bearers throughout Ukraine need to do more to foster civic space, including by promoting fundamental freedoms and enhancing inclusive and meaningful civic participation in public affairs, says a new UN Human Rights Report released today. The report is based on the work of the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU) and covers the period from 1 November 2019 to 31 October 2021.

For the Universal Health Coverage Day, which is celebrated annually on 12 December, WHO in Ukraine in partnership with the Ministry of Health of Ukraine have launched the exhibition “Ukrainian Health and Care Workers: always at your side”. The exhibition features the images and personal stories of several health and care workers from across Ukraine, showcasing their experience, highlighting the challenges they face, and celebrating their successes.