In December 2014, the European Union Advisory Mission for Civilian Security Sector Reform Ukraine (EUAM Ukraine) was created, and international advisors were brought to Ukraine from Europe. The events of the Revolution of Dignity in
Since then, EUAM Ukraine has worked closely with its Ukrainian counterparts to expedite a sustainable reform of the civilian security sector, providing strategic advice and practical support for specific reform measures in accordance with EU standards and international principles of good governance and human rights.
The civilian security sector comprises institutions responsible for law enforcement and the rule of law, such as the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Ministry of Justice, National Police, Prosecution Service, Security Service, State Border Guard Service, local courts, Anti-Corruption bodies with roles also played by civil society and the Parliament of Ukraine.
EUAM Ukraine’s Vision
A civilian security sector for Ukraine that is efficient, accountable and enjoys the public’s trust.
EUAM Ukraine’s Mission
To assist relevant Ukrainian authorities towards a sustainable reform of the civilian security sector through strategic advice and practical support for specific reform measures based on EU standards and international principles of good governance and human rights.
Lines of operation
EUAM Ukraine’s mandate is implemented through three lines of operation:
Strategic advice on civilian security sector reform, in particular, to develop strategic documents and legislation;
Support for the implementation of reforms through the delivery of practical advice, training, projects, and equipment donations;
Cooperation and coordination to ensure coherence of reform efforts between Ukrainian and international actors.