Strengthening Democratic Control of the Armed Forces of Ukraine – Phase 2

The project objective is to facilitate the implementation of the key elements of democratic oversight of the armed forces of Ukraine, with a focus on the protection of the rights of military personnel. The project will ultimately contribute to the development and effective use of systems, procedures and tools for accountability, transparency, inclusivity and the protection of human rights in the armed forces by achieving the following results:
•    Military authorities possess the capacity to apply key principles of democratic control of armed forces and to protect the rights of military personnel;
•    The Institution of the Military Ombudsperson is empowered to protect the rights of military personnel and members of their families;
•    Military authorities have the capacity to ensure gender equality and non-discrimination in the armed forces.