Past & Present Partners
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The Ukrainian Bar Association is committed to the development of the legal profession, improvement of legislation, implementation of ethical standards in provision of legal services, protection of professional rights of the UBA members and human rights in general.
Denys Bugay - President of the Ukrainian Bar Association in 2013-2017, 2019-2021;
Andriy Stelmashchuk - President of the Ukrainian Bar Association in 2017-2019;
Oleksandra Egert - Executive Director of the Ukrainian Bar Association. -
The Bar Association of Legal Aid Providers (BALAP) is the association of lawyers and human rights advocates. Its major aim is continuous professional development of lawyers providing legal aid, as well as protection of their rights. There are 1000 members in the Association: they are lawyers who provide legal aid, including pro bono legal advice. Association branch offices work in 24 regions of Ukraine.
Viktoriya Mitko - Chair of the Board of the Bar Association of Legal Aid Providers (BALAP)
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For many years, the United States has been providing expert and resource support to Ukraine in various fields, including in the area of building a justice system and establishing the rule of law. The US Embassy and the US Embassy’s Law Enforcement Section in Ukraine consistently promote the adoption of the best standards of justice. Such cooperation with the law enforcement agencies and the justice system is aimed at combating corruption and setting new standards in the triangle of justice, and in particular within the legal profession.
Stephanie Holmes - Head of Law Enforcement Section since July 2018;
Chris Smith - Head of Law Enforcement Section until July 2018;
Olena Kustova - Program Manager and Legal Adviser. -
The overall goal of the Quality and Accessible Legal Aid in Ukraine Project is to contribute meaningfully to increasing equitable access to justice through quality legal aid for women and men across Ukraine, in particular individuals from marginalized groups. Project carried out by the Canadian Bureau for International Education with the support of the Government of Canada.
Larysa Bizo – President and President and Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Bureau of International Education (CBIE);
Oksana Kikot – Manager of the Quality and Accessible Legal Aid in Ukraine Project;
Ivanna Ibrahimova - Head of the Expert Group of the Quality and Accessible Legal Aid in Ukraine Project;
