Seeking Justice for Survivors/ Dignity & ICF Ukrainian Foundation for Publiс Health

“Strengthen the capacity of civil society to enhance access to Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) and justice and redress for survivors of torture, war crimes and human rights violations in Ukraine” / Dignity and UFPH

International Organization HealthRight International (Right to Health) in Ukraine and the charitable foundation established by it, the Ukrainian Foundation for Public Health, have been working since 2005 to ensure access to vital medical and social services for vulnerable populations. These groups include women and girls affected by gender-based and domestic violence, people living with HIV, at-risk adolescents, internally displaced persons, youth in conflict with the law, individuals subjected to torture, sexual violence, or exploitation. Particular attention is given to creating a safe environment for receiving assistance, strengthening resilience, and protecting human rights

BACKGROUND

Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 led to numerous war crimes, including torture and other egregious human rights violations. The war has severely impacted the population’s mental health, causing high levels of anxiety and stress while significantly increasing the risks of gender-based, domestic, and sexual violence, CRSV, and torture. Systematic human rights violations have created a severe humanitarian crisis. Given the scale of the crisis, there is an urgent need in Ukraine to develop and expand psychosocial and medical support programs for individuals affected by war-related violence.

PROJECT SUMMARY

The project aims to improve access to timely and quality psychosocial and medical assistance for survivors of torture and other severe human rights violations (hereafter referred to as survivors) by connecting them with a team of specialists providing targeted support. Additionally, it ensures the provision of mental health support services by specialists responsible for identifying, documenting, and delivering psychosocial assistance to survivors.

Project locations - Kyiv, Mykolaiv, Kharkiv.

Within this project, a multidisciplinary team operates in Mykolaiv, providing comprehensive services: psychological and psychotherapeutic assistance, support in resolving social and everyday issues, and medical consultations. This approach ensures the comprehensiveness in organizing and delivering services to survivors, promoting their faster and higher-quality recovery and resilience.

The team includes the following specialists:

· 2 психологи

1 social worker

Services provided under the project include

Psychological consultations and psychotherapeutic assistance using trauma-focused approaches;

Provision of social services;

Case management incorporating trauma-informed practices;

· надання послуг з підтримки психічного здоровʼя спеціалістів, які забезпечують виявлення, документування та надання психосоціальної підтримки постраждалих в Харкові, Миколаєві та Києві

Our partners

Mykolaiv Regional Prosecutor’s Office;
Kharkiv Human Rights Protection Group.

CONTACTS
12 Pozdovzhna St. 50a, Offices 1 and 8, Mykolaiv

+38 093 521 82 84

+38 099 349 11 02

dignitynik@gmail.com

FOR MORE INFORMATION

For more details about the project or if you are interested in partnership opportunities, please contact Executive Director Halyna Skipalska (e-mail: Halyna.Skipalska@healthright.org) or Project Coordinator Vira Honcharuk (e-mail: Vira.Goncharuk@healthright.org).

This project is implemented by the International Charitable Foundation Ukrainian Foundation for Public Health (UFPH) with the support of the Danish Institute Against Torture (DIGNITY).

Project duration: August 2024 – December 2025.