When Civil Society Becomes Part of a Nation’s Defence System
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In Ukraine, civil society has become an operational part of the defence ecosystem. How do civic initiatives, volunteer networks and recovery programs strengthen resilience and support those serving on the frontline?
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Ukraine’s war has revealed how civil society can become an operational component of a nation’s defence system. Volunteer networks, civic initiatives and independent organizations play a critical role in supporting those serving on the frontline, often responding faster and more flexibly than traditional structures. Repower’s recovery programs supporting frontline medics demonstrate how civil initiatives can strengthen the human dimension of defence by addressing psychological resilience and recovery after extreme stress. The discussion explores how these models of civil engagement interact with formal defence structures and how they contribute to national resilience. The conversation also connects Ukraine’s experience with the Nordic perspective, including Sweden’s Total Defence doctrine and the role of civil society organizations in crisis preparedness. It invites reflection on how cooperation between state and civic initiatives can strengthen future security systems.
Evenemangsinformation
Evenemangstyp: Samtal
Evenemangs-ID: 7723
Språk: Svenska och Engelska
Förtäring: Nej
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Kontaktperson: Kateryna Serdiuk, co-founder, Repower, kateryna@repower.ngo
Senast uppdaterad: Torsdag 12 mars 2026