The article addresses the challenges faced by survivors of conflict-related sexual violence, in particular on the question of compensation and reparations.

In her commentary, Liudmyla highlighted the central problem: although the right to reparations is formally enshrined in law, the state does not in practice guarantee their payment.

"On paper, the law exists, but it does not create a real state payment programme. Reparations are not funded from the state budget, which means they are not guaranteed. People remain dependent on donor programmes that can appear and disappear."

She also noted that, due to the delay in adopting the necessary by-laws, payments under this law are not yet expected. For now, one possible avenue for survivors is the international compensation mechanism via the Register of Damage for Ukraine, which is already accepting claims.

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This publication has been prepared with the support of the European Endowment for Democracy (EED). Its content does not necessarily reflect the official position of EED. The information and views set out in this publication are the sole responsibility of the NGO Association of Relatives of Political Prisoners of the Kremlin.