Oleg Chebanenko
Chairperson of the NGO Public Movement "Social Unity"
(from 2023 – present)
- Expert in public policy on accessibility and the rights of people with disabilities.
- An attorney and human rights defender with over 25 years of experience.
Government Coordination
2022-2026
- Member of the Expert Council to the Representative of the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights on Social and Economic Rights;
- Member of the Expert Council under the Representative of the Commissioner for Equal Rights and Freedoms, the Rights of National Minorities, and Political and Religious Views;
- Member of the Board of the National Commission on State Language Standards.
Impact on government policy regarding the rights of people with disabilities
2020-2022 рр.
Provided methodological and legal assistance to representatives of civil society organizations during their work in the interagency group tasked with drafting the National Strategy for Creating a Barrier-Free Environment in Ukraine.
Participated in public discussions and the finalization of a number of regulatory acts of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine and legislative initiatives aimed at supporting civic associations of persons with disabilities, in particular:
- Draft Law of Ukraine “On Amendments to Certain Laws of Ukraine Regarding Support for the Activities of Public Associations of Persons with Disabilities”;
- Draft Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine (CMU) “Certain Issues Concerning the Provision of Financial Support to Public Associations of Persons with Disabilities Under Martial Law”;
- Draft Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine “On Amendments to Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 166 of March 3, 2020”;
- Draft Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine “On the Introduction of Institutional Support for Public Associations of Persons with Disabilities”;
- Draft Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine “On Amendments to the Procedure for Granting Permission to Avail of Tax Benefits for Enterprises and Organizations of Persons with Disabilities”;
- Draft Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine “On Amendments to Resolution No. 321 of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dated April 5, 2012”;
- Draft Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine “On Contracts for the Provision of Medical Services to the Public Under the Medical Guarantees Program” dated April 25, 2018, No. 410, etc..
Legal Assistance and Guidance from the NGO PM "Social Unity"
Legal Advisor (pro bono) – since 2019
- providing free legal assistance to the NGO and its members;
- Assistance with matters related to the protection of rights and legitimate interests;
- legal support for the organization's activities.
Member of the NGO – since 2020
- participation in the organization's activities;
- providing legal support for project implementation.
Chairperson of the NGO – since 2023
- strategic management of an organization's operations;
- developing projects to build accessible infrastructure for people with hearing impairments;
- interaction with government agencies, partners, and donors.
The team at the Public Movement "Social Unity" brings together professionals, experts, and like-minded individuals in the field of inclusivity.
Together, we work to protect the rights of people with hearing impairments. We launch projects to promote the development of accessible environments.
We implement digital solutions that help ensure equal communication and access to information, services, and opportunities in Ukraine.
