Author: Oleksandra Kovalevska

Being an imperfect mother is normal: 6 myths about motherhood that are time to leave in the past

Being an imperfect mother is normal: 6 myths about motherhood that are time to leave in the past Motherhood is still surrounded by dozens of stereotypes - all of which create an image of the "ideal mother", but the reality is different. And the sooner we stop demanding unattainable "ideality" from women, the healthier the attitude towards motherhood in society will become. Myth 1: "The ideal mother never gets tired" There is still an expectation in society that ...

Safety as a standard: how NGO "La Strada-Ukraine" and Bolt are implementing a culture of zero tolerance for violence

Safety as a standard: how NGO “La Strada-Ukraine” and Bolt are implementing a culture of zero tolerance for violence On April 29, NGO “La Strada-Ukraine” in cooperation with the Bolt service conducted a training for drivers on the topic “Safe interaction during the trip: effective communication and combating violence”. The key goal of the event was to increase the level of safety of passengers and drivers through the development of correct communication skills and …

"(IN)VISIBLE WOMEN": a performance at the Officers' House about what happens around us every day

"(IN)VISIBLE WOMEN": A performance at the Officers' House about what happens next to us every day On April 21, 2026, the performance "(IN)VISIBLE WOMEN" was held at the Officers' House, a stage play about women whose lives are closely connected with war, even if it is not always visible from the outside. The event was held with the participation of Kateryna Levchenko, the Government Commissioner for Gender Policy, who emphasized in her speech ...

Listen, feel, support: professional resilience and crisis support

Listen, feel, support: professional resilience and crisis support April 23 marks the Day of the Psychologist. For the NGO "La Strada-Ukraine", this is an opportunity to highlight the activities of specialists who are the first point of safety for those who are in difficult situations. Crisis intervention: from stabilization to request The work of a psychologist on the Hotline requires an instant assessment of the emotional state of the subscriber. The key stage in …

Gender stereotypes in education: how unequal opportunities are formed

Education plays a key role in shaping a person's worldview, values, and life choices. It is at school that children get their first ideas about who they can become in the future, what professions are "suitable" for them, and what role they should play in society. However, along with knowledge, the educational environment sometimes reproduces established social ideas about "female" and "male" roles. This is how gender ...

Women in sports: the path from prohibitions to recognition

Women in sports: the path from prohibitions to recognition Today, sports seem to be a space of equal opportunities - women compete in international competitions, set records, become champions and inspire millions. But it wasn't always like that. A little over a hundred years ago, women were actually forbidden to play sports. It was believed that physical activity was "harmful to women's health", and participation in competitions was incompatible with "feminine nature". Sports were a space, ...

Women's economic independence as a factor in combating domestic violence

Domestic violence rarely exists in isolation – it is often accompanied by control, resource constraints and dependency. One of the key tools that allows survivors to break this cycle is economic independence. The ability to earn an income, manage finances and provide for basic needs directly affects a woman’s ability to make decisions about her own life and safety. How economic dependency is linked to violence Economic violence is a form of …

Language Matters: How Communication Shapes Attitudes to Gender Equality

Language Matters: How Communication Shapes Attitudes to Gender Equality We rarely think about the words we use every day. They seem familiar, neutral, and simply convey information. But in fact, language is not just a tool for communication. It shapes our understanding of the world, of the roles of women and men. When we hear only “director,” “minister,” and “military” in the news, we subconsciously imagine a man. …

Women in the security and defense sector: volunteers who are changing the system

Women in the security and defense sector: volunteers who are changing the system On March 14, Ukraine celebrates the Day of the Ukrainian Volunteer - the day of people who, at a crucial moment, stood up for the defense of the state at their own call. It was the volunteer movement in 2014 that became one of the key factors that helped Ukraine survive the beginning of the war. We are used to imagining a volunteer as a man with a gun in his hands. However …