The International Centre for Migration Policy Development has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with the Coordination Centre for Legal Aid Provision of Ukraine. This agreement aims to enhance the provision of legal assistance to Ukrainians residing abroad, ensuring their rights are protected and supported.
The Coordination Centre for Legal Aid Provision is an institution under the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine, established to ensure equal access to justice by providing free legal aid, including legal information, consultations, and court representation, to individuals who cannot afford legal services.
This collaboration aligns with ICMPD's ongoing efforts to support Ukrainian displaced citizens. ICMPD has already established Ukrainian Consultation Centres in Gdansk (Poland), Berlin (Germany), and Prague (Czech Republic) to ensure the safe mobility of Ukrainians and the efficient provision of consular assistance to citizens abroad. Within the new project “Comprehensive Resilience Support for Displaced Persons from Ukraine (CORE-UA)”, it is planned to establish two more Consultation Centres in Munich and Düsseldorf (Germany).
By joining forces, ICMPD and the Coordination Centre aim to create a comprehensive support system for Ukrainians abroad, facilitating access to legal aid and reinforcing the protection of their rights in host countries.