Позабюджетна Програма підтримки Секретаріату ОБСЄ для України

The OSCE Extra-budgetary Support Programme for Ukraine (the SPU) facilitates the implementation of projects and programmatic activities with official government bodies, the media, and civil society in close co-operation and consultation with the Government of Ukraine. 

From mid-2025, the SPU focuses on strengthening social and institutional resilience to mitigate the consequences of the war in the following four areas: 

• Resilience of the people is strengthened against the impact of the war to enable engagement into the country’s future priorities
• Rule of law institutions, compliant with international standards, held accountable by civil society and independent media
• Secure environment  from the consequences of war, for a sustainable future
• Society free from gender-based violence, women and men engaged in security and peace, and gender equality.

That means:

• bolstering the resilience of the Ukrainian people to mitigate the impact of the war and enable their participation in shaping the country’s future. This involves combating issues such as human trafficking, domestic violence, forced displacement of children, and child sexual exploitation. National policies and structures will be developed to address war-related psychological trauma, with a particular focus on children and youth, while facilitating the recovery and reintegration of individuals affected by the war, including veterans and their families. Furthermore, the Programme will promote social cohesion and meaningful public engagement, including youth involvement, in democratic decision-making processes.
• strengthening rule-of-law institutions that operate in compliance with international standards and are accountable to civil society and independent media. Efforts under this objective aim to eradicate threats such as corruption, money laundering, and serious crime that undermine the rule of law. Additionally, the Programme seeks to enhance the transparency, accountability, and inclusivity of Ukraine’s highest judicial courts and promote institutionalized oversight of democratic institutions through active engagement with civil society organizations and independent media reporting.
• securing an environment free from the consequences of the war, laying the groundwork for a sustainable future. This includes creating conditions for the removal of mines and unexploded ordnance, protecting both the population and the environment from chemical hazards, and developing and implementing a comprehensive post-war environmental recovery strategy.
• addressing gender-based violence (GBV) and promoting gender equality. While this is a stand-alone priority, it is also deeply interwoven with the other strategic areas. This includes prevention and protection measures to combat GBV, ensuring gender justice through equal rights and non-discrimination, and integrating women more fully into the security sector. This not only aligns with international law but seeks to enhance the effectiveness of peace and security initiatives, including in the armed forces and humanitarian demining efforts, by considering diverse experiences and needs.

Impact and Significance

By combining short-term security support with institution-building, the Programme aims to contribute to both recovery and future stability.

It leverages the OSCE’s “comprehensive security” approach ­— that is, considering political, economic, environmental, and human dimensions all together. 

It strengthens local capacity: rather than only delivering aid, the OSCE supports local actors (government, civil society) to lead change and to institutionalize reforms.