Freedom of peaceful assembly is more than the right to hold a sign in public — it’s a fundamental democratic tool. It enables people to unite, speak out, and influence decision-making. But how is this right being exercised in Ukraine today? Can anyone initiate or join a peaceful protest without fear? And what is the role of the police in safeguarding this freedom?
Join us for an interactive lecture-discussion where we’ll explore:
How the right to peaceful assembly should function — in Ukraine and from an international perspective;
Real-life protest cases in Ukraine and across Europe — what succeeded and what didn’t;
Why monitoring police actions during assemblies matters, and how to get involved.
The event will involve active audience participation: analysis of real-life situations, group discussions, and interactive voting through the Mentimeter platform.
Upon arrival, you'll be greeted by a visual element — a poster with a thought-provoking question to help immerse you in the topic and reflect on your perspective.
Speakers:
Ivanka Malchevska, Manager at the Center for Civil Liberties and Coordinator of the “OZON” monitoring group, which has monitored peaceful assemblies in Ukraine for over 10 years;
Vadym Ushakov, Deputy Head of the Preventive Communication Department of the Preventive Activities Directorate, Kyiv Headquarters of the National Police
