Human Rights, Equality & Inclusion in Civil Service: European Practices

An educational series on human rights, equality and non-discrimination: wartime challenges, diplomatic communication, EU practices and integration

Experts: Alle Dorhout, Oleh Maksymiak, Mariia Klius, +2

The educational series “Human Rights, Equality & Inclusion in Civil Service: European Practices” was created for civil servants and anyone working to develop democratic and accessible institutions in Ukraine.

In five episodes, experts discuss:

  • how Ukraine protects human rights during wartime;
  • which EU countries’ practices in the areas of equality and non-discrimination are useful for Ukraine;
  • how rulings by the European Court of Human Rights influence legislation and European integration;
  • why equality promotes economic development, attracts investment, and encourages the return of citizens;
  • how to discuss equality and inclusion in international forums.


The series combines international standards, the Ukrainian context, and recommendations for applying the principles of equality and non-discrimination in the professional activities of civil servants.

These materials are for educational and informational purposes only and don’t constitute legal advice. The views of the experts may not reflect the official position of the series organisers or partners.

The educational series was created by NGO Fulcrum UA in partnership with the Ministry of Culture of Ukraine, with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Ukraine, for the Diia.Education platform.

Format:
Education series
EKTS:
0.1
Languages:
Ukrainian, English
Topic:
Barrier-Free
Intended for:
for civil servants, for public servants, for active citizens

Skills:

Ability to analyze policy impact on different groups
Ability to identify and prevent discrimination
Analyzing barriers to reforms
Analyzing ECHR impact on reforms
Analyzing equality's impact on development
Applying ECHR standards in practice
Applying equality and non-discrimination principles
Assessing ECHR judgment implementation
Assessing equality's role in competitiveness
Building arguments based on international standards
Comparing legal partnership recognition models
Identifying discrimination risks during wartime
Understanding equality & non-discrimination
Understanding human rights and EU integration
Understanding international human rights standards
Using human rights protection mechanisms
Using local law in diplomatic arguments
Ability to communicate based on equality principles
Ability to communicate with respect for human dignity
Advocating for the economic value of equality
Communicating human rights without confrontation
Engaging in dialogue on sensitive social issues

Program

Start

A message from Alle Dorhout, Ambassador of the Netherlands to Ukraine (2024–2026), to the viewers of an educational series on human rights, equality, and inclusion in the civil service.

Invited experts

Alle Dorhout
Ambassador of the Netherlands to Ukraine (2024–2026)
Oleh Maksymiak
Human rights activist, advocacy manager at the NGO Fulcrum UA, advisor to the Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine for Humanitarian Policy – Minister of Culture of Ukraine
Mariia Klius
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and Master of Laws (LLM), human rights advocate, expert in international human rights law
Tymur Levchuk
Expert on gender equality and social inclusion

Partners

Ministry of Culture of Ukraine

Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Ukraine

NGO "Tochka Opory UA"

NGO Ukrainian LGBT Military and Veterans for Equal Rights