Interfax-Ukraine is set to host a roundtable conference titled ‘Duty of Care: What humanitarian workers and volunteers need for security’ on November 14 at 10:00. The event will take place at the Interfax-Ukraine press center and will feature a range of experts from various organizations dedicated to humanitarian efforts. Among the participants are Mila Leonova, Director of the Alliance of Ukrainian Civil Society Organizations; Olena Volkova, Head of the External Relations Department of the Alliance; Camilla Corradin, Director of the Humanitarian NGO Platform in Ukraine; Joachim ‘Yomi’ Kleinmann, Head of Nonviolent Peaceforce Programs in Ukraine; Oleh Masyk, Coordinator of Humanitarian Assistance Programs, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation; Olha Kravchuk and Nelia Dosliak, Humanitarian Program Managers of the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO); Józef Lang, Deputy Director of the International NGO Safety Organisation (INSO) in Ukraine; Anna Kholodnytska, Director of the HR Department of the Caritas of Ukraine Charitable Organization; Oksana Kuiantseva, Board Member of the Skhid (East) SOS Foundation; and Yuriy Honcharov, Advocacy Advisor of the Rokada Charitable Foundation.
The conference is intended to address the critical issue of ensuring the safety and security of humanitarian workers and volunteers, particularly in the context of ongoing challenges faced by Ukrainian organizations. The event will be streamed live on the Interfax-Ukraine YouTube channel, and interested journalists can register by contacting Olha Shylkina at (050) 756 8251. Details regarding registration and participation are also available by calling +38 (097) 795 0300.
This gathering underscores the importance of collaboration among international and local organizations to support those engaged in humanitarian work. By bringing together experts from different fields, the conference aims to foster dialogue and develop practical solutions to the safety concerns faced by humanitarian actors. The event highlights the growing recognition of the need for structured and coordinated efforts to protect those working in conflict and crisis zones.