Igor Boiko, Deputy Head of the Donetsk Regional State Administration, participated in the 2nd National Forum “Humanitarian Architecture and the Development of Civil Protection in Ukraine 2026” in Kyiv. The event was organized by the Ukrainian Red Cross Society.
The forum’s goal is to further develop professional dialogue between government agencies, the civil society sector, and international partners to strengthen the civil protection system.
For Donetsk Oblast, participation in this forum is of particular importance, as the region faces the challenges of full-scale war on a daily basis. Discussions on modern approaches to the civil protection system, coordination of actions, and the mobilization of international support are critically important for effectively responding to emergencies, protecting the population, and restoring the affected territories of Donetsk Oblast.
The Second National Forum “Humanitarian Architecture and the Development of Civil Protection in Ukraine” brought together representatives of government agencies, foreign diplomatic missions, the European Union, international and national humanitarian organizations, partners from the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, local government bodies, and the expert community.
This event is a dialogue on what matters most: how to strengthen Ukraine’s civil protection system amid a full-scale war and how to build an effective humanitarian framework that meets the real needs of people and communities.
Maksym Dotsenko, Director General of the Ukrainian Red Cross, noted: “Over the past year, the role of the Ukrainian Red Cross in the civil protection system has truly changed in a qualitative way. Last year, the Ukrainian Red Cross was part of the Unified State Civil Protection System in nine regions. Today, all regional organizations of the Ukrainian Red Cross have become part of the Unified State Civil Protection System.
Whereas we were previously seen primarily as a humanitarian partner, today the Ukrainian Red Cross is part of the practical response system. We no longer merely support response efforts but also participate in shaping approaches, coordination, strengthening community capacity, and interacting with government agencies.”
This year, forum participants focused on issues related to the development of the civil protection system—from legislative changes to implementation at the community level, the use of humanitarian aid potential for comprehensive support of affected populations, as well as the role of communities, their needs and resources, emergency preparedness, and coordination and interaction among all stakeholders.