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Your rights matter! And we are here to help you protect them!

Your rights matter! And we are here to help you protect them! Documents lost during the war, difficulties in applying for social benefits, inheritance matters, or the formal determination of disability status… Sometimes, a single legal issue turns into dozens of obstacles, and finding answers on your own can be challenging. The Luhansk Association of Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (LAOOI) provides FREE legal assistance to those in need from the Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk, and Dnipropetrovsk regions! Our lawyers will help you navigate complex issues, explain your rights, and advise you on the best course of action for your specific situation. What kind of issues can we help with? Document recovery: passports, certificates, and ownership documents for housing or other property. Social benefits and allowances: applying for IDP (internally displaced person) assistance, obtaining compensation, and challenging the denial of benefits. Rights of persons with disabilities: establishing or renewing disability status, accessing social and rehabilitation services, and protection against discrimination. Inheritance matters: processing inheritances, including for property located in temporarily occupied territories or active combat zones. Labor and family law: issues regarding employment termination, job transfers, guardianship, child support, and other related legal matters. Children’s rights, education, and healthcare: accessing essential services, benefits, and legal protection. What can you expect? * Individual legal consultation. * Explanations of the law in clear, accessible language. * Assistance with the preparation of applications, appeals, and other documents. Contact us for free legal assistance: +38093 83 83 096 | llawyer.laopwd@gmail.com Do not face your problems alone. Even if a situation seems hopeless, a consultation is a good place to start. Knowing your rights is the first step toward protecting them. Legal assistance is provided within the framework of the project "Integrated Protection, Medical Assistance, and Inclusion for Vulnerable Newly Displaced Persons, Internally Displaced Persons, and Other Highly Vulnerable Groups in the Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Donetsk Regions." The project is supported by the Ukraine Humanitarian Fund (UHF) and implemented by the "Luhansk Association of Organizations of Persons with Disabilities" (LAOPWD) in partnership with Volontariato Internazionale per lo Sviluppo (VIS). Rights exist not just on paper—they should work for every single person!

21.10.2026

LAOOI met with residents of the Kharkiv Municipal Compact-Living Facility

Help is at hand: another information meeting was held in Kharkiv with residents of a collective accommodation site for IDPs. The team from the Luhansk Association of Organizations of Persons with Disabilities continues to meet with internally displaced persons (IDPs) living in collective accommodation sites selected for the "Inclusive Accommodation and Protection of Vulnerable IDPs in Kharkiv Region" project. This time, we visited the residents of another site to meet them in person, explain the project's opportunities, and—most importantly—listen to the people and hear about their needs and challenges. For many residents, this site has become a temporary home following their forced displacement. Our goal is to make their living conditions safer, more accessible, and more comfortable—especially for persons with disabilities, the elderly, and other vulnerable groups. During the meeting, participants learned about the support provided by the project, planned measures to improve living conditions, and how to access necessary assistance. Special attention was paid to issues of accessibility, protection, and the residents' individual needs. The meeting took the form of an open dialogue. Anyone interested had the opportunity to ask questions, share their challenges, and receive advice. It is important to us that people not only know about the available assistance but also feel heard and supported, knowing their needs are being considered and they are not left to face their problems alone. We continue our work to ensure that support reaches those who need it most. The project "Inclusive Accommodation and Protection for Vulnerable IDPs in the Kharkiv Region" is implemented by the Luhansk Association of Organizations of Persons with Disabilities with the support of the International Rescue Committee (IRC) and financial backing from Sweden, provided through the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida). Надіслати відгук

12.10.2026

Inclusivity means that everyone has a place in society

Inclusivity means that everyone has a place in society - and no one has to prove they deserve it. Today, on Inclusivity Day, we want to remind everyone of a simple truth: equal rights and opportunities should not just be words, but a part of our everyday lives. It means the ability to access a hospital without barriers, to get an education, to find a job, and to receive necessary assistance. It means being heard and accepted, and fully participating in community life. For the team at the Luhansk Association of Organizations of Persons with Disabilities, inclusivity is a daily mission. We help overcome barriers, advocate for the rights of people with disabilities, support those facing difficult life circumstances, and work to make Ukrainian communities more accessible to everyone. After all, a truly inclusive society is not one where a person is forced to adapt to barriers; it is a society that changes so that everyone can live with dignity. Inclusivity begins with respect, and real change begins with our actions.

10.10.2026