How war victims can receive compensation: results of the Damage Register’s work and challenges of compensation were discussed in Kyiv

The International Register of Damage for Ukraine held a forum titled “Supporting affected individuals on the path to compensation for war-related damages.” The event brought together more than 100 participants, including representatives of donor organizations, international partners, and civil society.

The Institute of Legislative Ideas joined the forum as a member of the Register’s Coordination Platform. During the event, Head of Projects Andrii Klymosiuk presented an updated guide on submitting claims to the Register, based on its rules, as well as interim findings from a study on shortcomings in the mechanism for documenting health damage, prepared with the support of the International Renaissance Foundation.

The Register implements a victim-centered approach, where the needs of individuals are prioritized. This includes not only the technical ability to submit claims through the Diia web portal, but also ensuring dignity and respect for each applicant’s experience.

Special attention during the forum was given to the role of civil society organizations in providing legal and technical support, particularly for vulnerable groups who may face barriers due to age, health conditions, or limited access to digital technologies.

The key conclusion of the discussion: for victims to actually receive compensation, better coordination between organizations, more resources, and practical support for applicants – especially those from vulnerable groups – are needed. Only through joint efforts can these goals be achieved.