Report on – 33rd IC Resolution 4: Restoring Family Links while respecting privacy, including as it relates to personal data protection (33IC/19/R4) – Ukraine

Votre État/Société nationale/institution a-t-il/elle incorporé les engagements contenus dans cette résolution dans les plans stratégiques ou opérationnels pertinents ?

Les engagements sont incorporés dans les documents suivants:
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Registry

Au National niveau

Précisions :

In accordance with the Resolution of the Government of Ukraine No. 511 dated 29 April 2022, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine administers the operation of the Secretariat of the Commissioner for Missing Persons under Special Circumstances and the functioning of the Unified Register of Persons Missing under Special Circumstances (hereinafter – the Register).

The Register was created to accumulate and centralize information and data about persons who have gone missing during the international armed conflict between the Russian Federation and Ukraine to enable their effective search. The holder of the Register is the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine.

The Register began operating on 2 May 2023. As of 13 June 2024, the Register has 46,281 entries of persons missing under special circumstances, of which 39,777 are still being searched for.

Currently, there are 14 regional representations of the Commissioner. On 1 October 2023, the Commissioner`s hotline started for close relatives and family members of missing persons. It has provided information and consultations in response to 16,704 calls received so far.

The Law of Ukraine “On Personal Data Protection” (hereinafter – the Law) provides for the possibility of transferring personal data to third parties, including cross-border data transfers.

Given that the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) does not currently apply to Ukraine, the cross-border transfer of personal data is regulated by Article 29 of the Law.

Article 29 of the Law stipulates that cooperation with foreign entities in matters related to personal data is regulated by the Constitution of Ukraine, this Law, other regulatory legal acts, and international treaties of Ukraine. The transfer of personal data to foreign entities is carried out only if the relevant state ensures adequate protection of personal data in cases established by law or international treaty of Ukraine.

Currently, Ukraine is in the process of harmonizing its legislation with the European standards on personal data protection.

Votre État/Société nationale/institution a-t-il/elle coopéré avec d’autres partenaires aux fins de la mise en œuvre des engagements contenus dans cette résolution ?

Partenariats avec :
CICR/Fédération internationale
Partenaires de l’humanitaire et du développement (par ex. Nations Unies, organisations non gouvernementales, etc.)
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Exemples de coopération :

To facilitate the restoration of family links, provide relatives of missing persons with up-to-date information about the search for their loved ones, and coordinate the efforts of all state agencies involved in the accounting and search for missing persons, proper interaction and exchange of information with international partners have been established, including with the Delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross, the International Fund “Partnership for a Strong Ukraine”, and the International Commission on Missing Persons.

A project entitled “Comprehensive Response to Protect Victims of Trafficking, Exploitation, Gender-Based Violence, and Those Whose Rights Were Violated Due to the War in Donetsk Region” is being implemented in 2024 by the non-governmental organization “Alliance for Civil Rights” with the support of the Donetsk Regional State Administration, the International Organization for Migration, and funding from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Norway and Sweden.

An informational campaign “LOOK CLOSER” has been conducted at railway stations in the Donetsk region to prevent human trafficking and promote safety rules during migration. The campaign encourages consideration of the risks of exploitation and highlights the potential consequences of seemingly attractive job or housing offers.

The campaign has been implemented jointly by the Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine and the All-Ukrainian Coalition of Non-Governmental Organizations against Trafficking in Human Beings with financial support from the USAID, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Norway, and the Ministry of Justice of Sweden.

Vous êtes-vous heurté·e à des difficultés dans la mise en œuvre des engagements contenus dans cette résolution?

Difficultés rencontrées :
Priorités concurrentes
Manque de capacités et/ou de soutien (technique, financier ou autre)

Précisions au sujet des difficultés :

Implementation of the commitments has faced challenges due to competing priorities among various government initiatives and a lack of sufficient technical and financial support to fully address the needs related to the commitments contained in the resolution.

Les engagements contenus dans cette résolution ont-ils eu une ou des incidences sur l’action et les orientations de votre État/Société nationale/institution ?

Type d’incidence :
La coopération entre le gouvernement/les autorités publiques et la Société nationale a été renforcée.
Les programmes et les opérations sont devenus plus efficaces et plus efficients.
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Précisions au sujet des incidences :

The commitments have led to enhanced cooperation between government authorities and the National Society, improving the efficiency and effectiveness of programs and operations. This has also facilitated more structured discussions and planning in dealing with missing persons, thus contributing to better coordination and resource allocation.

Les engagements contenus dans cette résolution ont-ils eu des incidences sur les communautés auxquelles votre État/Société nationale/institution vient en aide ?

Description des incidences :

A joint working group comprising representatives from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Office of the Commissioner for Human Rights, the Donetsk Regional State Administration, and various international organizations has been established. This working group is tasked with clarifying the roles of key stakeholders, developing collaboration protocols, and enhancing communication channels with families of missing persons. The efforts have significantly improved the support system for families of missing persons, providing them with better resources and information about their loved ones.