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We are creating a culture where the dignity of the child is the absolute value

When a child is born, in addition to the family, he or she intersects with adults from different spheres. KINDERGARTEN SOC. SERVICES ORGANIZATIONS SUMMER CAMP CHURCH SCHOOL HOSPITAL

Spheres of the child’s interaction with society

We work so that in every sphere, there are adults able to ensure the child’s safety – prevent violence against them and/or respond to it effectively.

Directions of our work

We aim to create a safe environment for the child at all life stages, from birth until age 18. World statistics show that most violence children experience comes from people they know. Therefore, the institutions working with minors must care about the latters’ safety during childhood. They need to know how to prevent violence and identify children needing help. These are the health care, education and Church spheres.

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Health Care

We help doctors of various specialities master the tools for identifying signs of child abuse and the knowledge of how to react and manage such cases clinically. Learn more. Learn more

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Education

We teach and support creating a safe environment for minors so that every school has a system of responsibility for protection against violence. Learn more

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Church

Through training, formation and expert support, we strengthen the work of the church structure, which is responsible for creating a safe environment for children and vulnerable adults. Learn more

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Civil society sector

We help civil society organizations working with children and vulnerable adults to develop, strengthen, and implement safeguarding policies and procedures through certified training programs. Learn more

Our ways of strengthening

  • Education and training

    of employees and volunteers on creating a safe environment for minors and vulnerable adults. Apply for training.

  • Formation of safeguarding policies

    for institutions and organisations working with minors and vulnerable adults. Apply for workshops.

  • Implementation of safeguarding policies

    support in introducing the policy documents into the life of institutes or organisations. Apply for a consultation.

  • Scientific research

    we conduct research to help create a safe environment for minors and vulnerable adults in various spheres.

News

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“Without love, there is no upbringing”: Why safety begins with the relationships between adults and children

To mark the fifth anniversary of the UCU Center for Child Dignity, a panel discussion titled “Child Safety: Adults’ Daily Actions” was held. Participants discussed why violence is passed down from generation to generation, the underlying causes of bullying in schools, and how to build trusting relationships with children so that they feel safe.
April 27, 2026, 12:42 p.m.
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17 parishes brainstormed ideas at the “Child-Friendly Church” workshop

The Ukrainian Catholic University hosted a workshop titled “Child-Friendly Church” organized by the Center for Child Dignity. Its goal was to help parish teams assess their work with children and evaluate how safe and child-friendly the church environment is, as well as to develop project ideas.
April 3, 2026, 12:21 p.m.
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How to Launch the “GOVORY” Program from the Center for Child Dignity in the Community: The Experience of Lviv

The team at the UCU Center for Child Dignity has prepared an interview offering practical advice on how to implement the “SPEAK UP” program in schools, organizations, and communities. Using Lviv as an example, where the project is already operating successfully, experts explain where to start the implementation, how to make it comfortable for children and staff, and what helps turn child safety into a systematic practice.
March 12, 2026, 5:38 p.m.
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