The Human Rights Vector NGO, together with its partners, continues to advance court monitoring in Ukraine.
The fieldwork phase of thematic monitoring of court proceedings related to gender-based violence and gender aspects of the administration of justice has commenced in Ukraine.
The initiative is being implemented under the OSCE Support Programme for Ukraine’s project “Safeguarding Human Rights through Courts, Phase II”, in cooperation with the Supreme Court, the National School of Judges of Ukraine, and Human Rights Vector NGO.
Court monitoring is an important tool for supporting the development of the justice system in line with international human rights standards. It contributes to greater transparency in judicial proceedings, the implementation of the right to a public hearing, and stronger public trust in the judiciary.
Particular attention is being paid to cases involving gender-based violence, the relevance of which has increased significantly in the context of the full-scale war. The monitoring will assess how the principles of gender equality, a victim-centred approach, and the protection of the rights of survivors are being implemented in judicial practice.
To conduct the study, the project’s expert team has developed a dedicated methodology in line with the standards of OSCE/ODIHR trial monitoring programmes, adapted to the current challenges facing Ukraine. This is the first time that thematic court monitoring of this kind has been conducted using OSCE methodology in Ukraine.
The monitoring will continue throughout 2026. Court hearings will be observed and interviews conducted between February and May. An analytical report presenting the findings and recommendations will be prepared based on the results of the study.
The initiative is being implemented under the OSCE Support Programme for Ukraine’s project “Safeguarding Human Rights through Courts, Phase II”, in cooperation with the Supreme Court, the National School of Judges of Ukraine, and Human Rights Vector NGO.
Court monitoring is an important tool for supporting the development of the justice system in line with international human rights standards. It contributes to greater transparency in judicial proceedings, the implementation of the right to a public hearing, and stronger public trust in the judiciary.
Particular attention is being paid to cases involving gender-based violence, the relevance of which has increased significantly in the context of the full-scale war. The monitoring will assess how the principles of gender equality, a victim-centred approach, and the protection of the rights of survivors are being implemented in judicial practice.
To conduct the study, the project’s expert team has developed a dedicated methodology in line with the standards of OSCE/ODIHR trial monitoring programmes, adapted to the current challenges facing Ukraine. This is the first time that thematic court monitoring of this kind has been conducted using OSCE methodology in Ukraine.
The monitoring will continue throughout 2026. Court hearings will be observed and interviews conducted between February and May. An analytical report presenting the findings and recommendations will be prepared based on the results of the study.
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