Representative of the Ombudsman of Ukraine

As of July 10, Marta Barandiy has been appointed as a Representative of the Ombudsman of Ukraine to Belgium and the EU

Considering that Ukraine is a candidate country for joining the EU, the Ombudsman of Ukraine, Dmytro Lubinets, introduced the practice of having his representatives abroad to deal with communication issues with EU bodies for more effective European integration of Ukraine.

Marta Barandiy actively engages with the Ukrainian community through various projects and initiatives aimed at supporting Ukrainians abroad. She also maintains close cooperation with Belgian institutions, EU bodies, non-governmental organizations, and diplomatic missions, ensuring the proper protection of the rights and interests of Ukrainian citizens.

Ukrainians

Citizens of Ukraine may contact Marta in case their rights and freedoms are violated on the territory of the Kingdom of Belgium.

Organizations

Non-governmental organizations and state institutions of the Kingdom of Belgium and the EU can contact Marta to improve cooperation with the Office of the Ombudsman of Ukraine.

Key Responsibilities

At the Kingdom of Belgium level, the Representative’s work involves assisting Ukrainians in resolving issues that arise abroad. The most common concerns include:

  • Document processing;
  • Finding housing;
  • Job search;
  • Cultural adaptation;
  • Rights protection.

At the European Union level, Marta Barandiy’s task is to provide the Office of the Ukrainian Ombudsman with the necessary institutional network, which enhances the effectiveness of the European integration process, particularly in the field of human rights protection.

Address

Boulevard Emile Jacqmain 81, 1000 Brussels, Belgium

Office hours

Tuesdays and Thursdays (from September 1st) from 14:00 to 16:00.

Phone hours

Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 17:00.

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