The Ukrainian Center for Independent Political Research is actively working to strengthen civil society even in the most difficult times. Over the past two months, we have helped organizations adapt to new humanitarian aid rules, participated in strategic forums, prepared analytics, and advocated for key legislative changes.
This digest covers the highlights of our work in August-September 2025 👇
How CSOs are adapting to new rules in the field of humanitarian aid: insights from seminars
The UCIPR held a series of seminars for CSOs in the Kyiv region to explain key legislative changes in the field of humanitarian aid and social services. Throughout August and September, Yulia Panura, an expert on taxation of CSOs and charitable activities, helped participants understand the innovations that affect the work of organizations.
At the first seminar, the expert explained that, following the adoption of Law No. 4505-IX, non-governmental providers are exempt from VAT, but they must be included in the Register of Providers and Recipients of Social Services in order to operate legally. 👉More insights here.
The President signed amendments to the Law of Ukraine “On Humanitarian Aid,” developed by UCIPR experts
This decision paves the way for humanitarian vehicles and creates new opportunities for rapid response and assistance to war victims. Our experts Yuliia Panura and Maxim Latsyba contributed to its drafting and advocacy.
The law opens up new opportunities:
- public and charitable organizations have been granted the right to import humanitarian vehicles for statutory and humanitarian activities;
- verified public and charitable organizations will be able to use humanitarian vehicles only for humanitarian response and assistance to war victims;
- the use of such vehicles for commercial purposes is prohibited.
👉Read more in the legislative digest.
Citizens are the backbone and driving force of resilience: results of Ukrainian Resilience Week 2025
The UCIPR and the National Platform for Resilience and Cohesion were among the partners of the Ukrainian Resilience Week 2025 forum, which took place in Lviv.
They actively participated in discussions on community resilience, risk assessment, memory policy, and the role of citizens in ensuring resilience during wartime. Based on the results of the discussions, the participants developed a resolution for Ukrainian Cities Resilience Week, which contains practical recommendations for the government, parliament, and President of Ukraine regarding Ukraine's resilience at the national, regional, and local levels.
👉 More details here.
Resilience or survival: 10 years of change in the public sector
What trends can be observed after more than a decade of reforms and challenges in the public sector? Are CSOs maintaining their resilience, strategic focus, and financial independence despite the pandemic, economic challenges, and waves of forced displacement?
Find answers to these questions in an analytical review by the UCIPR on changes in the CSO Sustainability Index over the last decade.
👉 Read and comment here.
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The legal hotline is supported by the Askold and Dir Fundation as part of the the Strong Civil Society of Ukraine - a Driver towards Reforms and Democracy project, implemented by ISAR Ednannia, funded by Norway and Sweden. The content of the information is the responsibility of the NGO "UCIPR" and does not reflect the views of the governments of Norway, Sweden, or ISAR Ednannia.
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