THE MAIN TRENDS IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND ACTIVITY OF CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS DURING THE PERIOD OF MARTIAL LAW IN UKRAINE

Abstract

The article discusses trends in the development and activities of civil society organizations under martial law in Ukraine. It is noted that the legislation obliges state authorities, local self-government bodies, enterprises, institutions, organizations, public associations and citizens to assist the military command and military administrations. This obligation applies to all spheres of public life and implies ensuring the legal regime of martial law. The legal basis for the activities of CSOs is the Constitution, the Law of Ukraine “On Public Organizations” and other legal and regulatory instruments. CSOs are actively involved in solving problems arising from martial law, including providing assistance to the army, veterans, war victims and displaced persons, and documenting war crimes. CSOs provide legal protection in cases of human rights violations. It was noted that at the beginning of the war the legislator changed the laws regulating the activities of CSOs, in particular, abolished taxes on charitable receipts and expanded the spheres of volunteer activities. The activation of volunteering and charity in Ukraine is accompanied by an increase in the number of relevant organizations involved in supporting the Armed Forces of Ukraine, solving humanitarian and social problems. In this regard, the level of trust in public organizations has significantly increased. However, they face difficulties such as lack of resources and difficult working conditions. The use of information and communication technologies helps to ensure transparency and efficiency of their activities. After the war, it is important to preserve the potential of civil society and to continue its development. It is recommended to establish a coordinating body to support cooperation between civil society and the state, which will help to effectively organize the reconstruction of the country after the war.