East SOS Presents Report on Violations of International Humanitarian Law in Education in Ukraine (February 2022–May 2025)
The Humanitarian Crisis in Oleshky: Witness Testimony
Charity foundation "East SOS"
Comprehensive assistance to victims of armed conflict and internally displaced persons (IDPs), support for democratic transformation, and promotion of human rights values in Ukraine
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Main achievements
97 700+
people evacuated from frontline areas
1,5+
billion UAH allocated to help civilians
2 100+
russian war crimes documented
658 000+
requests processed by the call center
82 400+
legal services provided
1 600+
houses repaired after russian shelling
Call Center
Since 2014, we have been handling applications for evacuation and resettlement, documenting war crimes, organizing mobile psychosocial support team visits, providing legal assistance, and sharing useful information for IDPs
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0 800 332 614
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+38 099 710 48 72
+38 099 311 53 14
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+38 096 108 60 48
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We process applications from local authorities (community leaders, village heads, etc.) and public sector representatives (charitable foundations, humanitarian hubs, NGOs, etc.)
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Call Center
We accept applications for evacuation, resettlement, psychosocial support, mobile team visits, and documenting war crimes. We also provide legal assistance, and share useful information for IDPs
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Evacuation
We help families, individuals with limited mobility, people with disabilities, and pet owners evacuate from the frontline and reunite with their loved ones. We assist in finding temporary housing and place evacuees in facilities with constant supervision
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Humanitarian direction
We provide food and hygiene kits, equip shelters, points of invincibility, and educational institutions with necessary supplies. We also supply communities with generators, fuel materials, heaters, and stoves for the winter season
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Reconstruction
We are rebuilding and furnishing temporary housing for internally displaced persons (IDPs), nursing homes for the elderly, and territorial geriatric care centers. We are also restoring damaged houses in frontline hromadas.
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Legal support direction
We provide consultations and workshops on freedom of movement, document issuance, housing, social, pension, and labor issues. Our team advocates for victims' rights and participates in coalitions and working groups
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Educational direction
We respond to the challenges posed by the war in formal and informal education, offering new solutions to resolve them. We aim at improving teacher professional development, while also training members of civil society and government representatives. We provide humanitarian aid to educational institutions, supply online learning equipment, and furnish shelters. We run psychosocial support projects for children and teachers, conduct trainings in digital competences, project management, human rights, first aid and psychological support. We monitor the state of education in frontline and de-occupied areas.
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Monitoring
We identify needs in de-occupied and frontline areas, assess destruction and the accessibility of social services, and organize meetings with government officials and NGOs. We also distribute reports with recommendations both in Ukraine and abroad
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Opinion festival
Since 2017, we have been organizing an annual gathering of conscious citizens, where participants exchange ideas, engage with special guests, and discuss current issues
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Documenting war crimes
We document crimes to establish justice and ensure the right to truth. Since February 24, 2022, we have recorded over 1200 testimonies and reported more than 2,100 alleged war crimes.
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“Zatyshno space” Network
We help war and violence victims in 4 cities of Ukraine. We offer protection and support in challenging life circumstances. We provide free psychological, legal, and social assistance
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European Union in Ukraine
The European Commission's delegation to Ukraine was established in Kyiv in September 1993. On December 1, 2009, the Lisbon Treaty entered into force, transforming it into the European Union's delegation to Ukraine. As one of over 130 EU Delegations worldwide, it holds the status of a diplomatic mission and officially represents the European Union in Ukraine.
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Federal Foreign Office
The German Federal Foreign Office represents Germany’s interests worldwide. It fosters international cooperation and provides protection and support to German citizens abroad. The Ministry actively promotes exchange and collaboration in areas such as business, culture, science and technology, the environment, development, and more.
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Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe
Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe is a humanitarian aid organization that has been supporting people in crisis for over 65 years. As the humanitarian arm of the Protestant regional and free churches in Germany, the organization is dedicated to assisting those most in need, including refugees, older adults, children, and individuals living with physical or mental disabilities.
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