Legal Adviser

EU Legislative Interests

The organisation aims to contribute to the development and implementation of EU policies in the areas of public health, gender equality, and social inclusion. In particular, it follows and seeks to engage with the following EU-level initiatives and policy areas: The EU Gender Equality Strategy 2020–2025 The European Pillar of Social Rights, especially Principles 2 (Gender equality) and 16 (Healthcare) The EU Strategy on the Rights of the Child The EU Care Strategy The EU4Health Programme (2021–2027) The European Health Union initiatives, including the strengthening of health system resilience and crisis preparedness The Critical Medicines Act (COM(2025) 102 final) The organisation’s focus is on promoting gender-responsive and trauma-informed healthcare, strengthening access to psychosocial and reproductive health services, and contributing to EU efforts in building inclusive and equitable health systems.

Communication Activities

Representatives of the NGO “Legal Adviser” engage in activities related to the promotion of gender equality and gender-sensitive policy-making, particularly in the healthcare sector. Communication with EU institutions, including DG JUST and the Fundamental Rights Agency (FRA), has been established through expert consultations and meetings. The organisation contributes to the alignment of Ukraine’s public health legislation with EU law, notably through cooperation with the Ministry of Health of Ukraine. Activities include legal analysis, preparation of policy recommendations and draft regulatory amendments, as well as advisory support during implementation. The NGO also supports the integration of gender equality principles into health-related policies and regulatory frameworks and monitors their compliance with relevant EU standards and strategies. In its work, the organisation applies EU-level methodologies and tools to promote inclusive, gender-responsive, and evidence-based approaches to policy-making.

Interests Represented

Does not represent commercial interests

Member Of

The NGO “Legal Adviser” participates in the Ukrainian Side of the EU–Ukraine Civil Society Platform (UA CSP), which facilitates dialogue between Ukrainian civil society organisations and the European Economic and Social Committee. Website: https://eu-ua-csp.org.ua

Organisation Members

The NGO “Legal Adviser” is composed of individual members, primarily legal professionals and experts in human rights and social policy. The organisation does not publish a full list of its members online due to privacy considerations, as membership is based on individual affiliation rather than institutional representation.