In particular, the Verkhovna Rada introduced amendments to the Law of Ukraine "On Vacations," according to which mothers or other persons who actually care for a child suffering from type 1 diabetes may, if they wish, take leave. Such leave shall be granted without pay. 240 people's deputies voted in favor of adopting this law in its entirety.
In addition, the parliament introduced amendments to certain laws of Ukraine relating to vacations. In particular, 233 people's deputies voted in favor of the Law "On Introducing Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine Relating to Vacations" in its entirety. The law provides for granting the right to additional annual leave to single mothers who work and have two or more children under the age of 15 or a child with a disability, or to a woman who has adopted a child. In addition, the same leave may be granted to a father who is raising a child without a mother. A person who has taken a child under their guardianship also has the right to such leave.