Local activists and government representatives in the Minsk and Kulikiv communities in Chernihiv Oblast have started work on security audits. This activity takes place within the framework of the project "Detection, prevention and response to security challenges in territorial communities of Chernihiv region", which is implemented by the NGO "Association of Democratic Development" and which is a component of the "Impulse" project, implemented by the International Renaissance Foundation and the IBO "Eastern Europe Foundation".
We tell you what it is and why it is important for communities.
Community security audit — is a comprehensive area assessment process that identifies vulnerabilities, threats and risks to the life, health and property of residents. It includes the analysis of lighting, infrastructure, public space, involving the community to form a safe environment that is convenient for everyone (women, children, the elderly).
Security audits are very important for communities, because they are about:
Safety improvement: Allows you to identify dangerous areas (dark streets, abandoned buildings) and eliminate them.
Joint activity of the government and the public: Unites the efforts of the public and local self-government bodies for real changes.
Protection of vulnerable groups: Contributes to the creation of a comfortable space for women, girls and other groups.
Post-war recovery planning: Helps assess conditions for community security in the reconstruction process.
Crime prevention: Identifying risks reduces the number of offenses.
A security audit is a practical tool that makes the community better by exploring the area and implementing effective security solutions. As part of the security audits conducted in the Minsk and Kuliv communities, appropriate action plans will be developed.
The material was prepared within the framework of the project "Empowerment of civil society for the stability and restoration of Ukraine ("Impulse")", implemented by the International Renaissance Foundation" Міжнародний фонд "Відродження"together with the IBO "Eastern Europe Foundation" Фонд Східна Європа за фінансування Норвегії (Norad) та Швеції (Sida).
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