Support for veterans and people with disabilities must be comprehensive and accessible: Ministry for Social Policy, Family and Unity

Kyiv hosted the National Forum on the Rights of People with Disabilities, which brought together representatives of government, civil society organizations, experts, and international partners. Participants discussed how to build an effective and accessible support system for people with disabilities, veterans, and their families.

During the panel discussion, Deputy Minister of Social Policy, Family, and Unity of Ukraine Inna Solodka emphasized the need to strengthen human resources in the social sphere and develop professional training for working with veterans and people who have experienced trauma.

She noted the positive experience of resilience centers, where a new model of support is being developed—comprehensive services that include psychological assistance, employment, life skills development, and work not only with veterans but also with their families.

“When veterans provide social services to other veterans, it works as a peer-to-peer social service. This builds trust and provides genuine, effective support,” said Inna Solodka.

She emphasized that this approach not only helps improve the quality of services but also promotes the reintegration of military personnel into public life.

The forum organizers also presented an action plan for inclusive reconstruction, which provides for the development of accessibility, expansion of the range of social services, and the creation of conditions in which every person has equal opportunities to participate in community life.