Every case goes through several stages: an initial consultation, review of documents, preparation of lawyers’ appeals and representation of interests before government bodies and, where needed, in court. We support each person the whole way — never leaving them alone with the system.
Our goals
Our work is guided by several strategic goals:
- in-depth expert study and analytical reflection on pressing issues of international law and justice, as well as the impact of European integration on national legislation and law enforcement;
- protection of the rights of civilian captives and families of the missing — including through the development of effective mechanisms of international protection;
- fostering innovation and reform for the sake of justice and the protection of rights;
- developing the law enforcement sphere with regard to contemporary challenges, needs and moral and ethical standards;
- building an analytical basis for implementing reforms that strengthen the rule of law and safeguard human rights.
Our principles
- Free legal aid for those who need it
- Confidentiality and respect for every story
- Attentiveness to the human experience of war
- Transparency and accountability in our work
- Partnership with communities, government and international organizations
We combine hands-on legal aid, research and advocacy — to protect human rights not only in an individual case, but at the level of the system.
How the organization is structured
Clear has a horizontal structure: each team member has defined functions and their own area of responsibility. Overall management is carried out by the director. The work is organized through three main units — administrative, financial and communications.
Who we work with
CLEAR is a member of the Global Initiative T4P (Tribunal for Putin) and cooperates with leading human rights organizations of Ukraine:
- Center for Civil Liberties
- Ukrainian Helsinki Human Rights Union
- Association of Relatives of Kremlin Political Prisoners
- VETERAN PRO — consultations for veterans
- “Lawyers Without Borders” legal clinic
What’s next
- Growing the “Lawyers Without Borders” legal clinic by engaging young lawyers
- Deepening research and advocacy to protect civilian captives
- Strengthening coordination within the human rights coalition
You can join our work through the contact page — we are open to cooperation.