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International IDEA condemns Russia's invasion of Ukraine. We work in collaboration with our Member States and other organizations to support Ukraine in protecting and enhancing the resilience of its democracy.

We work to assist Ukraine's state and civil society in upholding its democratic practices and the rights of its citizens. Our current work focuses on supporting preparations for Ukraine's future post-war elections and parliamentary strengthening. Moreover, we work to strengthen the international coalition for supporting Ukraine at the EU, UN, and other multilateral fora.

Since 2015, the Institute engaged in various support initiatives aimed at supporting Ukraine's democratic consolidation. To fill a knowledge gap, it has provided comparative research, including on the functioning of semi-presidential governments, money in politics, and the design of electoral management bodies. International IDEA facilitated knowledge sharing between Ukrainian political parties and political party representatives from, across the globe on citizen engagement and the integrity of political processes.  

Read more on Russia's War against Ukraine and our recent statements, events and projects in Ukraine. 
 

Basic information

Ukraine
Capital
Kyiv
Updates
Publications
Events

Updates

March 06, 2024

International IDEA condemns Russia's 'election' in Ukraine's occupied territories as an assault on sovereignty and democracy
The delegation of the Ukrainian Parliament's Committee on Rules of Procedure, Deputy Ethics, and Arrangement of Activity of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine (from the right) – Oleg Synytka, Chairman of the subcommittee; Nataliia Prykhodko, Chairwoman of the subcommittee; Serhii Kalchenko, Chair of the Committee; Mykhaylo Papiev, Secretary of the Committee; Oksana Hrynchuk, Chairwoman of the subcommittee; Mariia Nekhotsa, Head of the Committee Secretariat; Anton Morgun, Chief Consultant.
December 07, 2023

International IDEA Supports the Cooperation Between the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine and the European Parliament on Rules of Procedure, Code of Ethics and Better Law-Making

Ukrainian delegation visits the Central Electoral Board of Spain. From left - Mr. Anatolii Koval, Embassy of Ukraine in Spain; Ms. Oksana Boiarchuk, CEC of Ukraine; Ms. Nataliia Vadimova, CEC of Ukraine; Ms. Yuliya Shypilova, International IDEA; Mr. Oleh Didenko, CEC of Ukraine; Mr. Roman Goriainov, MFA of Ukraine; Mr. Sergii Postivyi, CEC of Ukraine; Ms. Iryna Pospielova, CEC of Ukraine; Mr. Oleksandr Dzoma, Consulate General of Ukraine in Barcelona; Ms. Svitlana Kramarenko, Consulate of Ukraine in Malaga
October 17, 2023

International IDEA assists Ukraine and Spain in establishing out-of-country voting cooperation for post-war Ukrainian elections
2023 Open Government Partnership Global Summit in Tallinn, Estonia. Photo by Mihkel Leis.
September 22, 2023

Open Government for Ukraine's Democratic Resilience & Reconstruction
June 15, 2023

European Parliamentary Dialogue on Ukraine calls for support to the voting rights of the country’s war-displaced voters in post-war elections

January 27, 2023

Eastern Partnership dialogue on the EU's external democracy action
Statement by the Secretary-General, Dr Kevin Casas-Zamora. Delivered at the UN General Assembly by Ms Annika Silva-Leander, Head of North America and Deputy Permanent Observer to the UN.
November 18, 2022

Statement at the 11th Emergency Special Session of the UN General Assembly
September 26, 2022

Statement: The ‘referendums’ in Ukraine’s occupied territories are illegal and illegitimate
Image credit: Just Click's With A Camera@flickr
April 19, 2022

Of words and war: Freedom of speech on social media during ‘wartime’
Image credit: Israel Defense Forces@flickr
April 14, 2022

A Western defence spending spree may undermine democracies
Image credit: socialjusticeartshare@flickr
April 12, 2022

Defending Ukraine means defending democracy
Flame buildings from waterfront Baku Azerbaijan. Image credit: Amanda@flickr
April 11, 2022

Perspectives 'The most bitter cigarette': How Europe’s gas dependence is a hazard for democracy
April 11, 2022

Statement by Dr Kevin Casas-Zamora, Secretary-General of International IDEA during the 11th Emergency Special Session of the UN General Assembly
March 01, 2022

The Global Democracy Coalition's Statement in Support of Ukraine
February 24, 2022

International IDEA condemns Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Image credit: vectorjuice freepik.com
February 14, 2022

Cybersecurity in Elections: Recent Developments in Europe - Online Discussion
Ivanna Klympush-Tsintsadze, former vice prime minister for European and Euro-Atlantic integration, speaking with participants of the Party Innovations Hub Women, held in October 2019. Photo credit: International IDEA
April 29, 2020

Ukraine: Party innovation hubs help spark political interest among young activists
Launch of State of Local Democracy assessment in Ukraine. Image credit: International IDEA
December 21, 2018

International IDEA launches State of Local Democracy assessment for three Ukrainian cities

Image: International IDEA
July 17, 2018

Is the space for civil society really shrinking?
Photo credit: Vadym Triukhan
April 27, 2018

Ukraine: The way forward on security threats in elections

Events

18
Dec 23
Stockholm, Sweden

Building Capacity to Manage Risk in Elections: Technical Training and Consultations with the Central Election Commission of Ukraine on the Electoral Risk Management Tool
22
Nov 23
Yerevan, Armenia

Democratic Resilience: Does Institutional Design Matter?
Event poster: Parliamentary Electoral Dialogue: Challenges and needs for holding out-of-country voting for Ukraine’s post-war elections
30
May 23
European Parliament

Parliamentary Electoral Dialogue: Challenges and needs for holding out-of-country voting for Ukraine’s post-war elections
17
Jun 22
Brussels & Online

Democratic Reforms for Ukraine's EU Integration: Dialogue with Leading Reformers
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What we do

Political Participation and Representation
Electoral Processes

Our experts

Sam van der Staak
Director for Regional Europe
Nana Kalandadze
Programme Manager, Regional Europe Programme
Iuliia Shypilova
Programme Officer
Kseniia Lukach
Programme Assistant

Offices

Regional Europe Programme
Iuliia Shypilova
Programme Officer, Eastern Europe, Regional Europe Programme
Brussels, Belgium
Regional Europe Programme
Nana Kalandadze
Programme Manager, Regional Europe Programme
Brussels, Belgium
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