NGO Centre «Women’s Perspectives»,
WG 1. Democracy, human rights, good governance, and stability
This document presents findings from a comprehensive comparative legal analysis of Ukrainian legislation against EU Directive 2024/1385 on combating violence against women and domestic violence. The research, conducted by the NGO “Centre Women’s Perspectives” (Lviv, Ukraine) with over 25 years of experience protecting women from gender-based violence, reveals significant legislative gaps requiring urgent attention as Ukraine advances its European integration process.
The most critical finding concerns the complete absence of cyber violence regulation in Ukrainian criminal law. While the Directive recognizes cyber violence as a distinct phenomenon requiring specialized legal treatment, Ukrainian legislation lacks any comprehensive framework for addressing digital forms of violence against women. This creates serious protection gaps for survivors and leaves perpetrators of cyber violence effectively unpunished.
Beyond cyber violence, the analysis identifies fundamental terminological inconsistencies, missing legal concepts, and inadequate sanctions that prevent Ukraine from meeting EU standards. These gaps are not merely technical deficiencies but represent substantial barriers to protecting women’s rights and ensuring their safety in both physical and digital spaces.
Analitical report EU Directive 2024/1385: Challenges and Opportunities for Ukraine