Abstract
<jats:p>The article examines the particularities of law enforcement during a period of full-scale armed conflict, when discrimination and domestic violence intersect with the consequences of war crimes, occupation, and mass human rights violations. It analyzes the requirements for the application of EU Directive 2024/1385 in the context of harmonizing national legislation with EU law and developing a new state strategy to combat discrimination and domestic violence. The Directive introduces mechanisms – aligned with national legislation and practices—to ensure effective coordination and cooperation among relevant authorities and organizations in protecting and supporting victims of gender-based violence. The study substantiates that armed conflict significantly influences the dynamics of domestic violence through post-traumatic stress, economic instability, and population displacement. The article highlights the importance of amending the Statutes of the Armed Forces of Ukraine regarding gender-based discrimination, sexual harassment, violence, and violations of sexual freedom and integrity, as well as developing reporting and protection mechanisms. The study recommends improving digital reporting tools within organizations and enterprises to prevent impunity for perpetrators. The composition of the commission, as stipulated by law-which must include representatives of both genders, a representative for gender equality and a psychologist during the conduct of the internal investigation-will contribute to an objective clarification of the facts of the case. All these measures will help to prevent such offences in society. Key words: martial law, armed conflict, war crimes, domestic violence, effective mechanisms, social protection, gender equality, discrimination.</jats:p>