Legal program
Our legal team defends, informs and empowers Ukrainian displaced people in the Netherlands in their native language, on a daily basis.
Make a difference. Positively contribute to the lives of those affected by migration.
Make a difference. Positively contribute to the lives of those affected by migration.
Our impact
We enhance the well-being of displaced individuals through legal support
Building a life and career in a new country, with a different legal system, comes with its challenges. From the moment a displaced person enters the Netherlands, legal bottlenecks can be an everyday struggle; they can prevent someone from getting a house, a job, or going to school.
3080+
Processed legal requests.
192
Processed reporting cases.
667
Processed cases via
helpline and Instagram.
10000+
People covered by our
information labour campaign.
About Legal program
Supporting Displaced Ukrainians, informing research, guiding policy
The Legal program is integral to OPORA’s mission, providing essential support to displaced Ukrainians while gathering insights that inform research and shape policy solutions.
By collecting legal data and perspectives, we help identify key challenges and contribute to OPORA’s research efforts. Our Ukrainian legal experts collaborate with leading Dutch law firms, adding valuable expertise to the broader legal landscape.
Through free, accessible legal support in the community’s native language, we promote inclusivity and cultural sensitivity. Our work empowers displaced Ukrainians to navigate Dutch laws, safeguard their rights, and prevent labor exploitation — helping them build a secure and stable future.creating impactful, culturally informed solutions for those in need.
About Legal program
Supporting Displaced Ukrainians, informing research, guiding policy
The Legal program is integral to OPORA’s mission, providing essential support to displaced Ukrainians while gathering insights that inform research and shape policy solutions.
By collecting legal data and perspectives, we help identify key challenges and contribute to OPORA’s research efforts. Our Ukrainian legal experts collaborate with leading Dutch law firms, adding valuable expertise to the broader legal landscape.
Through free, accessible legal support in the community’s native language, we promote inclusivity and cultural sensitivity. Our work empowers displaced Ukrainians to navigate Dutch laws, safeguard their rights, and prevent labor exploitation — helping them build a secure and stable future.creating impactful, culturally informed solutions for those in need.
About Legal program
Supporting Displaced Ukrainians, informing research, guiding policy
The Legal program is integral to OPORA’s mission, providing essential support to displaced Ukrainians while gathering insights that inform research and shape policy solutions.
By collecting legal data and perspectives, we help identify key challenges and contribute to OPORA’s research efforts. Our Ukrainian legal experts collaborate with leading Dutch law firms, adding valuable expertise to the broader legal landscape.
Through free, accessible legal support in the community’s native language, we promote inclusivity and cultural sensitivity. Our work empowers displaced Ukrainians to navigate Dutch laws, safeguard their rights, and prevent labor exploitation — helping them build a secure and stable future.creating impactful, culturally informed solutions for those in need.
Free legal assistance
Lectures & workshops
Informing policy & advocacy
We provide legal support to displaced Ukrainians on issues like housing, employment, education, and criminal justice — available via our helpline or online form.
Free legal assistance
Lectures & workshops
Informing policy & advocacy
We provide legal support to displaced Ukrainians on issues like housing, employment, education, and criminal justice — available via our helpline or online form.
Free legal assistance
Lectures & workshops
Informing policy & advocacy
We provide legal support to displaced Ukrainians on issues like housing, employment, education, and criminal justice — available via our helpline or online form.
Reach out to our legal team
We provide expert legal assistance to displaced Ukrainians and support Dutch organizations in addressing their specific challenges. Submit our request form, and we’ll respond within 5 business days.
Reach out to our legal team
We provide expert legal assistance to displaced Ukrainians and support Dutch organizations in addressing their specific challenges. Submit our request form, and we’ll respond within 5 business days.
Are you from Ukraine and
looking for free legal help?
Are you from Ukraine and
looking for free legal help?
Call
We’re just a call away! For inquiries about Empatia or mental health support for Ukrainians, contact us at:
We will review your request and ensure a response within no more than 5 business days.
Are you from Ukraine and
looking for free legal help?
Call
We’re just a call away! For inquiries about Empatia or mental health support for Ukrainians, contact us at:
We will review your request and ensure a response within no more than 5 business days.
Handouts: legal support handouts for displaced Ukrainians
This collection of handouts, primarily in Ukrainian with some available in English and Dutch, offers essential legal guidance for displaced Ukrainians. These free resources can be downloaded, printed, and shared with individuals in need. Created to assist Dutch organizations, municipalities, and location managers working with Ukrainians, the handouts cover various topics, including employment rights, housing issues, benefits, and legal aid contacts.
Handouts: legal support handouts for displaced Ukrainians
This collection of handouts, primarily in Ukrainian with some available in English and Dutch, offers essential legal guidance for displaced Ukrainians. These free resources can be downloaded, printed, and shared with individuals in need. Created to assist Dutch organizations, municipalities, and location managers working with Ukrainians, the handouts cover various topics, including employment rights, housing issues, benefits, and legal aid contacts.
Handouts: legal support handouts for displaced Ukrainians
This collection of handouts, primarily in Ukrainian with some available in English and Dutch, offers essential legal guidance for displaced Ukrainians. These free resources can be downloaded, printed, and shared with individuals in need. Created to assist Dutch organizations, municipalities, and location managers working with Ukrainians, the handouts cover various topics, including employment rights, housing issues, benefits, and legal aid contacts.
Latest News
Latest News
Latest News
Latest News
People of OPORA
Legal
“Everything—your job, your home, even your life—can be taken from you. But no one can take away your knowledge, your experience, or your dedication to helping others”
Her story is a moving testament to how professional dedication and personal compassion can walk hand in hand.
May 8, 2025
People of OPORA
Legal
“Everything—your job, your home, even your life—can be taken from you. But no one can take away your knowledge, your experience, or your dedication to helping others”
Her story is a moving testament to how professional dedication and personal compassion can walk hand in hand.
May 8, 2025
Legal
Mastering the Dutch labor law to assist fellow displaced people
Through our partnership with Pro Bono Connect, our Ukrainian Legal Advice team is receiving essential support and training from leading Dutch law firms, including Bird & Bird, Dentons, EY Belastingadviseurs, and HVG Law.
Oct 1, 2024
Legal
Mastering the Dutch labor law to assist fellow displaced people
Through our partnership with Pro Bono Connect, our Ukrainian Legal Advice team is receiving essential support and training from leading Dutch law firms, including Bird & Bird, Dentons, EY Belastingadviseurs, and HVG Law.
Oct 1, 2024
Legal
OPORA Foundation & Pro Bono Connect
Thanks to this invaluable support, our lawyers gain deep insights into Dutch jurisprudence and its complexities, enhancing their ability to assist a greater number of individuals.
Jul 24, 2024
Legal
OPORA Foundation & Pro Bono Connect
Thanks to this invaluable support, our lawyers gain deep insights into Dutch jurisprudence and its complexities, enhancing their ability to assist a greater number of individuals.
Jul 24, 2024
People of OPORA
Legal
“Everything—your job, your home, even your life—can be taken from you. But no one can take away your knowledge, your experience, or your dedication to helping others”
Her story is a moving testament to how professional dedication and personal compassion can walk hand in hand.
May 8, 2025
Legal
Mastering the Dutch labor law to assist fellow displaced people
Through our partnership with Pro Bono Connect, our Ukrainian Legal Advice team is receiving essential support and training from leading Dutch law firms, including Bird & Bird, Dentons, EY Belastingadviseurs, and HVG Law.
Oct 1, 2024
Legal
OPORA Foundation & Pro Bono Connect
Thanks to this invaluable support, our lawyers gain deep insights into Dutch jurisprudence and its complexities, enhancing their ability to assist a greater number of individuals.
Jul 24, 2024
People of OPORA
Legal
“Everything—your job, your home, even your life—can be taken from you. But no one can take away your knowledge, your experience, or your dedication to helping others”
Her story is a moving testament to how professional dedication and personal compassion can walk hand in hand.
May 8, 2025
Legal
Mastering the Dutch labor law to assist fellow displaced people
Through our partnership with Pro Bono Connect, our Ukrainian Legal Advice team is receiving essential support and training from leading Dutch law firms, including Bird & Bird, Dentons, EY Belastingadviseurs, and HVG Law.
Oct 1, 2024
Legal
OPORA Foundation & Pro Bono Connect
Thanks to this invaluable support, our lawyers gain deep insights into Dutch jurisprudence and its complexities, enhancing their ability to assist a greater number of individuals.
Jul 24, 2024
FAQ
FAQ
We are available to answer any questions you may have.
Please feel free to contact us for assistance.
Are there any costs associated with the legal program?
Our legal team provides free legal advice to displaced people from Ukraine.
Are there any costs associated with the legal program?
Our legal team provides free legal advice to displaced people from Ukraine.
In which areas of law does the team specialize?
In which areas of law does the team specialize?
What additional services does the legal advice program provide?
What additional services does the legal advice program provide?
How does OPORA’s legal advice program work with Dutch lawyers?
How does OPORA’s legal advice program work with Dutch lawyers?
Who can contact the legal advice program, and do you offer legal representation?
Who can contact the legal advice program, and do you offer legal representation?
FAQ
We are available to answer any questions you may have.
Please feel free to contact us for assistance.
Are there any costs associated with the legal program?
Our legal team provides free legal advice to displaced people from Ukraine.