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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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Гідність дитини – безумовна цінність: як це працює в Європі

У кожній країні є власний шлях та практика до створення безпечного середовища для дітей. Десь особливу увагу приділяють ранньому виявленню ознак насильства, десь — міжвідомчій співпраці, а десь розвивають культуру відповідальності кожного дорослого за безпеку дитини, ставлячи інтереси дитини вище за права батьків на виховання. Попри відмінності, усі ці підходи мають спільну мету — захист та забезпечення зростання дитини у безпеці.
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Trust and Dialogue in the Catholic Church: "Child-Friendly Church" Study Presented at a Conference in Canada

Ivanka Rudakevych, Head of the "Church" division at the UCU Child Dignity Centre, participated in the international conference "Trust and Dialogue in the Catholic Church: Rethinking Power and Relationship Dynamics," held from October 13–16 at Saint Paul University in Ottawa, Canada. This event is part of the international project "Towards a Trustworthy Church," in which the Center for Child Dignity is a participant.
Oct. 22, 2026, 4:19 p.m.
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Safety Week in Lviv’s schools: a review

From October 10 to 17, the second Safety Week took place in schools across the Lviv community. During this time, lessons were held for students of various grade levels, teaching them how to respond to unacceptable situations and whom to turn to in cases of bullying, harassment, violence, or physical or verbal abuse.
Oct. 21, 2026, 10:33 a.m.
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