Yuliia Sachuk
CEO
Fight for Right
Ukraine
My organisation
About me
Ukrainian disability rights advocate and human rights defender, the founder of Fight for Right, a national organization led by women with disabilities. In 2022, spearheaded the creation of an emergency response mechanism following Russia’s full-scale invasion, saving the lives of over 35,000 Ukrainians with disabilities. The work empowers girls and women with disabilities, ensuring our meaningful participation in decision-making processes.
Currently involved in advocating for deinstitutionalization in Ukraine, promoting an inclusive and accessible recovery for the country, and advancing disability-inclusive International Humanitarian Law.
One of the BBC 100 Women in 2022 and Obama Leader Europe. In 2020, received the Ukrainian National Human Rights Award. Holds an LLM in International Disability Law and Policy from the University of Galway, Ireland.
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Areas of Activity
Employment
ICT (Information and Communication Technologies)
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Speaker sessions (1)
Friday, 7 March 2025
11:00 - 12:00
Inclusive training and employment during humanitarian crises
- Focus: Low- income countries
- Supported Employment
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