In the U.S., Denys Uliutin met with the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict

During his working trip to the U.S., Ukraine's Minister of Social Policy, Family and Unity Denys Uliutin met with Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict at the level of Under-Secretary-General Pramila Patten.

During the meeting, the parties discussed the implementation of Law No. 4067, which had been drafted in collaboration with UN experts. The law defines the procedure for state recognition of sexual violence related to russian aggression and establishes legal and social mechanisms to support victims. The Minister informed about further steps: the development of bylaws, recognition procedures and a mechanism for the payment of urgent interim reparations.

‘For us, recognition of the fact of sexual violence is not a formality. Recognition must be backed up by real assistance: legal, social, psychological and medical. Our task is to ensure that every victim receives safe and dignified support,’ emphasised Denys Uliutin.

The Minister also highlighted the growing risks for Ukrainian women and children abroad, particularly in the context of the expiry of temporary protection in the EU in March 2027, and stressed the importance of strengthening cooperation with the UN in the field of combating human trafficking, early detection and support for victims.

Pramila Patten, in turn, expressed her support for Ukraine and the Ministry's activities, and emphasised her readiness to provide assistance in preparing all the documents necessary for the implementation of the Law of Ukraine.

The parties paid particular attention to strengthening the national response system, developing trauma-oriented case management, and creating a system for recording damage caused to individuals as a result of russia's aggression, which will complement the International Registry of Damage.

The sides agreed to keep working together. This includes drafting all the regulations needed to make the legal changes, setting up a way to pay reparations, training experts, and monitoring.