Lecture by Andriy Ivasyshyn, Head of the Division for the Protection of the Rights of Citizens and Legal Entities of Ukraine Abroad

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On November 10, 2026, with the support of the Department of International Organizations and Diplomatic Service of the Educational and Scientific Institute of International Relations, higher education students met with a practitioner of consular diplomacy.

Andriy IVASYSHYN, Head of the Division for the Protection of the Rights of Citizens and Legal Entities of Ukraine Abroad of the Consular Protection Directorate of the Consular Service Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, addressed the 1st-year Master’s students of the "Diplomacy and International Cooperation" study program.

The lecture titled "Protection of the Rights of Citizens of Ukraine Abroad" took place within the framework of the academic discipline "Theory and Practice of Modern Diplomacy" (taught by Professor Viktor MATVIYENKO).

During the meeting, the speaker highlighted key aspects and current challenges in the work of diplomatic missions, including:

  • Diplomatic protection in emergency conditions: specifics of assisting citizens of the sending state during armed conflicts, social crises, and natural disasters.

  • Support for labor migrants: legal protection and safeguarding the interests of compatriots abroad.

  • Facilitating international contacts: assistance to representatives of various professional groups and fields in developing external ties.

  • Organization of diplomatic communication: correspondence as a form of communication with citizens of the receiving state, as well as the procedure for receiving citizens, foreign delegations, and groups at the embassy.

  • Security of diplomatic missions: modern security issues, ways to resolve them, and counter-terrorism measures in the activities of foreign diplomatic establishments.

Students had the opportunity to ask questions and receive expert answers on the practical nuances of consular work in contemporary geopolitical conditions. We express our sincere gratitude to Mr. Andriy IVASYSHYN for sharing his valuable experience and delivering an insightful lecture!