For four days, training on combating domestic and gender-based violence took place at Lviv State University of Internal Affairs. The event was held on the initiative of the European Union Advisory Mission to Ukraine.

20 police officers participated in the training. In addition, Kateryna Hurkovska, a teacher at the Department of Administrative Law and Administrative Process of LvSUIA, joined the event.

Rector of the university, Roman Blahuta, congratulated the participants on the completion of their studies.

"I wish you to implement the received knowledge in your professional activity. Share it with your colleagues, offer new ideas and methods for solving problems. Maybe due to your small steps, there will be big changes in the field of combating domestic and gender-based violence," the Rector said.

Hannelore Vallier, the Head of the EUAM Lviv Field Office, also expressed her greetings.

"Your attitude towards citizens and communication with them shows the level of development of a democratic society. And the main mission of our organization is to support you on this path," she emphasized.

Hannelore Vallier expressed her gratitude to the university management for LvSUIA is a kind of platform for holding such events, and also thanked the trainers who share their experience with police officers.

The participants were congratulated on the successful completion of the training by Roman Turchak, Deputy Chief of Police of Lviv Region, Roman Hrankivskyi, Deputy Chief of the Department of Preventive Activities, and Ihor Tsap, Chief of the HR Department of the Patrol Police in Lviv region.

After that, a solemn presentation of certificates took place. The most active participants of the training also received gifts from EUAM.

As the organizers of the event told, another such training will take place next week. So another group of law enforcement officers will have the opportunity to learn the experience of European colleagues and Ukrainian experts.

Today, the Rector of the Lviv State University of Internal Affairs Roman Blahuta and the Head of the Main Department of the State Migration Service of Ukraine in Lviv Region Yuriy Tatomyr have signed a cooperation agreement.

The document envisages partnership in the field of education and science. The Parties will exchange experience and ideas, organize conferences, seminars and other events together.

The University and the Main Department of the State Migration Service of Ukraine in Lviv Region also have agreed on methodical and advisory assistance for conducting scientific research, scientific and technical developments, as well as joint participation in international programs.

In addition, LvSUIA students will undergo internships in the structural units of the State Migration Service of Ukraine in Lviv region.

The next stage of training for police officers of Lviv region who respond to cases of domestic and gender-based violence has begun at Lviv State University of Internal Affairs. The event was organized by the European Union Advisory Mission to Ukraine.

The participants of the event were greeted by the Vice-Rector of LvSUIA Olha Balynska. She thanked law enforcement officers for performing such an important function in our society.

The problems of domestic and gender-based violence are particularly pressing in Ukraine. With the beginning of the full-scale invasion of the russian rederation on the territory of our state, this phenomenon became even more widespread. After all, people who are not always able to own their emotions return home. And police officers have to be the first to receive citizens' complaints and provide qualified assistance. So I wish everyone success in their studies. I am convinced that you will be able to minimize and, in some cases, stop the wave of violence, the Vice-Rector emphasized.

The training will be conducted by Senior Adviser on Prosecution Gediminas Buciunas from Lithuania, Trainer on Criminal Investigations Jukka Larkio, from Finland, and Advisor/Trainer on Community Policing Lars Groenlund from Denmark. Besides that, Marta Vasylkevych, Head of the Sector of Domestic Violence Prevention of the Lviv District Police Department No.2, and Vira Protsiv, Deputy Head of the Public Relations Department of the а також представники громадських організацій та суду join the event.

After the successful completion of the 4 training days the participants will be awarded their certificates. 

Employees of Lviv State University of Internal Affairs and the International Organization for Migration discussed issues regarding future cooperation, in particular, the implementation of joint projects.

The Rector of LvSUIA Roman Blahuta and the Head of the Department of Actualization of Learning and Practical Training, Oleksandra Zakharova represented the university at the event.

Employees of the organization were also present at the event, such as Anna Karelina, the Head of the team on protection issues in Lviv region, and Nelya Zablotska-Sennikova, specialist of the regional team on protection issues in Lviv region.

During the meeting, Roman Blahuta, the Rector of the university, presented the educational institution, talked about the structure, main areas of activity, mission and vision of ways of cooperation.

He also noted that the problems of illegal migration, combating human trafficking and other forms of exploitation have always been and are relevant. Therefore, LvSUIA is interested in holding joint educational, scientific and practical events on this topic.

The Rector emphasized that according to the needs of the educational process the university has the necessary facilities such as the forensic and tactical training ground "Human trafficking, labor and sexual exploitation", as well as a special training complex on conducting investigative (search) actions with vulnerable category of population "Green room".

Anna Karelina, the Head of the team on protection issues in Lviv region, spoke more about the activities of the organization and, in particular, the IOM Protection Program. She noted that the International Organization for Migration helps people who have suffered the consequences of the conflict, counteracts human trafficking, provides assistance to the Government in combating irregular migration and improving the management system of migration processes.

Lviv State University of Internal Affairs held celebrations on the occasion of the graduation of masters on specialties "Law" and "Law enforcement" of the Institute for Training of Specialists for Units of the National Police

The event began with the performance of the National Anthem of Ukraine. After that, the audience observed a minute of silence for the Heroes who fell during the execution of combat missions for the defense of the state and civilians who died as a result of the armed aggression of the russian federation against Ukraine.

Roman Blahuta, Rector of LvSUIA, handed diplomas to the graduates of Faculty No. 1 and Faculty No. 3 and thanked them for the fact that since the beginning of the war they served with dignity and ensured the safety of the city.

"In connection with the martial law, there have been many changes in the activities of law enforcement agencies, new approaches have appeared in the work of the police, but also new challenges. There will be many such challenges in your life. Therefore, never compromise with your conscience, always seek to know and know more. If you fail at something, don't be afraid to take a step back to make a few steps forward with confidence. Respect and appreciate each other, help in difficult life situations. Let you be happy!", the Rector of the University said.

LvSUIA graduates will continue their service in seven regions of Ukraine: Lviv, Volyn, Chernivtsi, Zakarpattia, Ternopil, Khmelnytskyi and Rivne.

Dear Masters, congratulations on receiving your diplomas. Have a happy journey and success in all your endeavors! 

Recently, in Ternopil, the best athletes of the region have been awarded by the results of the year. Athletes and coaches who distinguished themselves at all-Ukrainian and international competitions in 2022 have received their awards.

Oleksiy Navrotskyi, a first-year cadet of faculty No. 1, won the nomination "The best athlete among juniors".

The cadet admits that he worked hard for the award.

"This year I set my own record. First, I received the title of champion of Ternopil region, and later became the prize-winner of the championship of Ukraine on pushing the core, among young men. The war made its adjustments. Sometimes, it was very difficult. However, I always found time and opportunities for training in order to achieve my goal," Oleksiy Navrotskyi says.

The best athletes were awarded by the NGO "Athletics Federation of Ternopil Region". 

Today, the Rector of Lviv State University of Internal Affairs, Roman Blahuta, and the Head of the Territorial Administration of the LESB, Vitaliy Drahunov, have signed an agreement on cooperation.

The document envisages deepening of partnership in the field of education, science and practice, exchange of experience, ideas, information and technologies.

In addition, the parties agreed on the organization of joint research on current issues, organizing scientific and practical conferences, seminars and round tables.

It is also about a set of measures to improve the quality and professional training of higher education applicants.

Roman Blahguta has traditionally met with cadets and students who are in need of parental support and care.

"When you entered the University, you became a part of our family. After all, an educational institution is not only a place where you study. It is also an environment where you grow as a person, become an expert in your field, meet true friends and reliable mentors, those who will support and help even in the most difficult situations," the Rector of the University said.

Addressing the audience, he emphasized that during the war, everyone should work hard on his/her front.

"Your task is to study diligently, acquire new knowledge in order to become successful in your profession. After all, you are the future of Ukraine," Roman Blahuta emphasized.

He also advised the young people never to lose faith in miracles and always leave room for goodness in their hearts.

On New Year's Eve, more than 30 university cadets and students received financial assistance from the university's trade union organization. In addition, the LvSUIA Rector handed them sweet gifts from St. Nicholas. 

Children of employees of Lviv State University of Internal Affairs drew patriotic pictures and presented their own vision of the work of the units of the MIA of Ukraine.

At the beginning of the event, the Rector of the University, Roman Blahuta, talked to the young artists, congratulated them on their participation in the competition and presented them with commemorative gifts.

Having joined the initiative, the kids dedicated their work to those who make them feel safe every day.

"In my picture, I have depicted a police car and two children next to it. I wanted to show that under the protection of our heroes we can always be calm and we are grateful for it," Valeriya Krasnytska said, a ten-year-old participant of the competition.

Bohdan Shevtsiv, a little Lviv citizen, also joined the art event.

"Drawing is one of my hobbies. Сcurrently, I am best at graphics. Therefore, this time the drawing turned out to be a bit minimalistic. Here is the main building of the University of Internal Affairs, where my parents work," the boy said.

In the second part of the event, young contestants took part in a master class on making patriotic Christmas cards for Ukrainian defenders. It was conducted by Viktoria Cherevko, a cadet of Faculty No. 1, artist and organizer of charity exhibitions.

We would like to remind you that the nationwide contest "I am safe with the MIA" is held on the initiative of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine on the occasion of St. Nicholas Day. Children under the age of 14 (inclusive) can participate in it.

Iryna Hloviuk, Professor of the Department of Criminal Law Disciplines at the Institute of Law, took part in the educational project "Innovative University and Leadership. Phase VI. Models of academic autonomy and the university in the lifelong education system".

The researchers completed a training course and individual consultations at Warsaw University and Jagiellonian University.

For several weeks, the participants considered a number of important issues. In particular the University mission, doctoral studies, recognition of education and international cooperation, the system of awarding titles and academic degrees.

In addition, LvSUIA Professor took part in a conference dedicated to the topic of the university and war. It was organized by the Faculty of International Relations and Political Science of the Jagiellonian University.

Iryna Hloviuk told the international community about the challenges for legal education and science in the conditions of war. She emphasized their social significance for ensuring fair punishment of the russian federation for the crime of aggression and war crimes committed on the territory of Ukraine

At the end, representatives of seven institutions of higher education and scientific institutions proposed a joint project called "Innovative Research Supervisor PhD". Its implementation will help to improve professional development of research supervisors for post-graduate students.

It should be noted that the project was organized by the Faculty of "Liberal Arts and Sciences" of the University of Warsaw, the Foundation "Institute "Artes Liberales" (Warsaw, Poland) in cooperation with the Rectors' Union of Higher Education Institutions of Ukraine and the International Charitable Foundation "International Fund for Educational Policy Research", under the patronage of the Foundation of Polish rectors. 

The results of the contest of research essays on social and legal topics among schoolchildren of Lviv region were announced at Lviv State University of Internal Affairs.

This year the event took place for the third time. The event is a joint project of LvSUIA, the Department of Education and Science of LRSA and the Lviv Regional Minor Academy of Sciences for Youth.

27 young men and women from educational institutions of Lviv and Lviv region took part in the event. The meeting with the contestants was held online.

Roman Blahuta, Rector of LvSUIA, welcomed the audience.

"The talented youth of Lviv region, despite studying under martial law, can demonstrate high performance not only in mastering school subjects, but also in science. I am convinced that each of you has a strong civic position and is a real patriot," the Rector of the university emphasized.

The event was moderated by the LvSUIA Vice-Rector Olha Balynska.

The participants' works the were evaluated in seven nominations. In their research, young scientists substantiated their own vision of ways of solving social and legal problems at the level of a person, family, social group, society, state. The issues of national resistance, national security and language were raised. In addition, they covered gender problems of Ukrainian society, investigated problems of economy, psychology and pedagogy.

All essays have been peer-reviewed and checked for academic integrity on StrikePlagiarism.com anti-plagiarism system. Preference was given to works that were distinguished by original vision of the problem and the unique author's approach.

This year, the participants who won prizes will be awarded with diplomas, and their scientific supervisors will be awarded with letters of commendation from the organizing committee of the contest. In addition, schoolchildren will receive memorable gifts.

Sofia Shevchenko, a first-year student of Faculty No. 1, won the second place at the regional stage of the competition. Its participants were students of higher education institutions in Lviv region.

"I love the work of the Great Kobzar, I often reread his poetry. Shevchenko's words are especially relevant during the war. After all, he wrote about our national identity and urged us to unite in the fight against the enemy," the cadet said.

She was prepared for participation in the competition by Oksana Klak, Assistant Professor of the Department of Foreign Languages and Culture of Professional Speech of the Faculty No. 2.

Taras Shevchenko International Language and Literature Competition for Pupils and Students is held every year. Its main tasks are to reveal creative young men and women, develop their potential, as well as to educate the young generation to respect the language and traditions of their people.

Contestants traditionally write essays on a given topic and perform grammar tasks. 

The event took place in the format of a blitz conference. It was held as part of the global action "16 days against violence" and to implement the Comprehensive Preventive Program Against Human Trafficking.

The smart meeting was attended by students of 11 universities of Lviv, such as future lawyers, police officers, military personnel, rescuers, doctors and theologians.

The expert circle included representatives of the public organization "Women's Prospects Center", the Department of Social Protection of the Population of the Lviv Regional Military Administration, the Migration Police Department and the Juvenile Prevention Department of the MDNP in Lviv Region, the patrol police in Lviv Region, as well as research and pedagogical staff of Lviv State University of Internal Affairs, the Ukrainian Institute of Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy and Psychological Counseling, Lviv Theological Seminary of the Holy Spirit (UGCC) and Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University.

The event was moderated by Olha Balynska, Vice-Rector of LvSUIA.

"It is extremely important that now Ukrainians are ready to talk about violence and look for ways to counter this shameful phenomenon. So today we have invited representatives of many Lviv universities and experts to discuss this topic and share their experiences. I wish all the participants a fruitful discussion!", Olha Balynska said.

Liubov Maksymovych, Head of the NGO "Center Women's Perspectives", addressed the audience with an opening speech. She spoke about cases of rescue of injured persons and compared violence to an epidemic.

It should be noted that at the beginning of the event, the participants also honored the memory of the victims of violence with a moment of silence.

The format of the event envisaged students' questions and experts answers. In the course of the discussion, the participants of the meeting discussed with the winners the urgent issues of creating a safe environment, accessibility and inclusiveness of education.

The issues of responsibility for committing domestic and gender-based violence, ways of helping victims and perpetrators were discussed. Specialists emphasized, in particular, that communication of the latter with psychologists and representatives of the clergy is an important aspect of moral correction.

The participants learned that countering violence is based on four components: preventive measures, anti-violence policy, assistance to the victims, and punishment for the offenders.

The discussion participants also discussed the causes of violence and social stereotypes that encourage illegal acts, harassment and aggression. In addition, the students were told about the "social relay phenomenon". It means that children who observe the act of domestic or any other violence may repeat such actions in adulthood, considering them a norm.

At the end of the smart meeting, young men and women asked experts about combating human trafficking during the war. 

Ambassador Henrik Villadsen, Special Representative of the OSCE Chairman-in-Office – Project Coordinator in Ukraine, and Vitaliy Hatseliuk, Project Coordinator in the field of rule of law, democratization and good governance of the OSCE Support Program for Ukraine, have paid a working visit to the university. They have been met by the LvSUIA Rector Roman Blahuta and the First Vice-Rector Taras Sozanskyi.

The participants of the meeting discussed issues of further cooperation and realization of joint projects.

Ambassador Henrik Villadsen emphasized that the OSCE is a long-term partner of the LvSUIA. Due to such cooperation, many initiatives in the field of education and science have already been implemented.

This time, the OSCE Project Coordinator in Ukraine handed over to the university the technical equipment for the high-quality training of specialists for the National Police units.

During the meeting, Ambassador Henrik Villadsen also got acquainted with the facilities and the equipment of the university, in particular, he visited the "Green Room" educational and training complex. 

The event on the occasion of the anniversary of the birth of the Ukrainian philosopher, poet and teacher Hryhoriy Skovoroda took place at the Lviv State University of Internal Affairs.

Lyudmyla Andrushko, an art expert and specialist of the department of social and humanitarian work, addressed the audience with opening remarks.

"Skovoroda not only wrote wise and thorough books, but also presented the practical science of harmonious life in the world," she noted.

The presenters of the event, Yuliana Litvinova, a cadet of Faculty No. 1, and Bohdana Onyskiv, a student of the Institute of Law, read inspired prose texts dedicated to Skovoroda.

"Today we have the opportunity to follow the paths of his life, to reread the pages of his works. It is a matter of honor for us to join his wisdom and bright poetic words," Yuliana Litvinova noted.

During the event, talented cadets and students of LvSUIA also performed. Artem Danylenko, a cadet of Faculty No. 1, recited Hryhoriy Skovoroda's poem "DeLibertate," and Denys Svynaryk, a student of the Institute of Management, Psychology and Security, read the poem "Oh peace, our beloved! Where can I find you nowadays?"

Tetiana Soyu, a student of the Institute of Management, Psychology and Security, performed the touching composition "Candle". The song "City of Spring" dedicated to Lviv was also sung.

In the second part of the event, the audience watched the documentary film "Great Ukrainians. Hryhoriy Skovoroda". It is part of a cycle about ten prominent Ukrainian figures. The presenter of the tape, actor Ostap Stupka, talked about unusual facts from the life of the "traveling philosopher" and dispelled myths related to him.

Training from the Advisory Mission of the European Union on combating domestic and gender-based violence has begun at the Lviv State University of Internal Affairs. The event will last for four days.

The event is held within the framework of the Global 16 Days Campaign Against Violence.

Iryna Yevkhutych, Rector's Adviser on Gender Issues, addressed the training participants with a welcoming speech.

"Representatives of those structural units who are the first to react to cases of domestic and gender-based violence have joined the event. Therefore, due to qualified trainers, each of the participants will learn a lot of interesting information and gain useful skills. I wish effective communication and successful training," Iryna Yevkhutych emphasized.

Representatives of the Main Department of the National Police in the Lviv region, as well as the Department of the Patrol Police of the Lviv region became the participants of the training.

LvSUIA will be presented at the event by Diana Pylypchuk-Prishchenko, a teacher of the Cycle of General Law Disciplines Western Ukrainian Center for Primary Vocational Training "Police Academy".

The training will be conducted by Gediminas Buciunas, Senior Adviser on Prosecution, from Lithuania and Jukka Larkio, Trainer on Criminal Investigations, from Finland. Besides that, Marta Vasylkevych, Head of the Sector of Domestic Violence Prevention of the Lviv District Police Department No.2, and Vira Protsiv, Deputy Head of the Public Relations Department of the Lviv Region Patrol Police Department, will join the event.

The training participants will discuss how to counteract various forms of violence and overcome gender stereotypes in society. Experts will also talk about the algorithm of law enforcement officers' actions of in domestic violence cases and how to bring the offender to justice.

In addition, the participants will learn more about the experience of other countries in countering and preventing domestic and gender-based violence, will consider the issues of the legal framework in this area, as well as various practical cases.

The Vice-Rector of Lviv State University of Internal Affairs, Vasyl Franchuk, joined the regional flash mob #НЕ_ламай_калину. The event was held as part of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.

The participants planted viburnum saplings, which is an ethno-national symbol of the Ukrainian women.

As the organizers note, the goal of the action is to raise awareness of various forms of violence.

LvSUIA Vice-Rector Vasyl Franchuk addressed the participants of the event. He emphasized the importance of discussing this topic and finding ways to counter violence.

Representatives of government bodies, local self-government, public organizations and city residents joined the flash mob.

The event was initiated by the Lviv Regional State Administration together with the NGO "Women's Prospects Center". 

The participants discussed the prospects of cooperation and the possibilities of joint initiatives implementation.

The First Vice-Rector of the University, Taras Sozanskyi, emphasized the importance of such a partnership, in particular regarding the training of police officers. He also presented the achievements in this field.

Representatives of the Criminal Analysis Department of the National Police of Ukraine, Denys Tsvetkov and Vitaliy Shamordin, spoke about the implementation of the Europol methodology for assessing threats of serious crimes and organized crime, which is one of the requirements for Ukraine's entry into the EU. Within the framework of this project, an analysis of legislation in the field of combating organized crime is provided, which is planned to involve university specialists.

The participants discussed the implementation of the project for the development of the direction of criminal analysis in the system of the National Police of Ukraine. The issue of the possibility of organizing educational training for police officers also was discussed during the training.

At the end of the meeting, Denys Tsvetkov and Vitaliy Shamordin invited representatives of the university to visit the Criminal Analysis Department to learn more about the specifics of this service.

University cadets called on Lviv residents not to tolerate violence and distributed information booklets on the topic

The event was held as part of the global action "16 days against violence".

The interactive action "Sensitivity will overcome violence" took place in 60 cities of Ukraine. A mosaic with images of various forms of violence was installed in each of them. The installation was created from magnets, on the back of which a QR code with useful resources was placed. Anyone could join the initiative. To do this, it was enough to remove one of the magnets from the general mosaic, so that the image disappeared, and a sensitivity symbol appeared in its place. The action was initiated by UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund with the support of the UK, Canada and the USA Governments.

If you or your friends need help, go to the site «Розірви коло».

The second stage of the project "Security specialist in the educational environment" continued in Lviv State University of Internal Affairs for a month. It was attended by 25 participants from 13 regions of Ukraine.

Training of specialists took place within the framework of the initiative of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Inna Yashchuk, Director of the Department of Education, Science and Sports of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, addressed the audience with a welcoming speech. "For the second time, we have trained specialists within the framework of the pilot project of the Ministry of Internal Affairs "Safety Educator". Its goal is to create a safe educational environment for children, improve partnership and communication with the police, rescuers, educational institutions, parents and pupils government. I congratulate you on passing this important stage and believe that you will apply the new experience in your communities," Inna Yashchuk said.

She expressed her gratitude to the LvSUIA team for realization of all parts of the project and creating comfortable atmosphere for training future security specialists.

The next speaker was Taras Sozanskyi, First Vice-Rector of Lviv State University of Internal Affair. He passed the greeting from the Rector of the university Roman Blahuta to the participants and thanked them for their active involvement in the project.

The Chief of the Department of Regional Policy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, Vitaliy Zahainyi, said that maintaining security at the level of territorial communities is one of the main tasks that the state is facing today. "You face a difficult challenge; gaining experience and establishing communications you have to return to your communities and implement your ideas and take care of the safety of the educational environment," Vitaliy Zahainyi emphasized.

At the end of the event, all participants were ceremoniously presented with certificates of completion of their training.