Women's health: topics that are still discussed in whispers We live in the 21st century, but topics related to the female body, health, and well-being still remain taboo. Women have been taught for decades to endure and remain silent about discomfort, to hide physiological processes, and to put their own needs last. Severe pain during menstruation is NOT the norm From the very beginning of menstruation, women hear phrases like: "It will hurt ...
Author: Oleksandra Kovalevska
The importance of the women's movement in the processes of defending rights
The importance of the women's movement in the processes of defending rights The women's movement plays an important role in creating a democratic society. Its importance lies in the fact that women's voices become visible, break patriarchal stereotypes and force the authorities and society to respond to systemic inequality, discrimination and insecurity One of the main directions of women's movements is the protection of women's rights and freedoms. It is about the systemic struggle for equal pay ...
What is stalking and why is it dangerous?
What is stalking and why is it dangerous? Stalking is a form of psychological violence in which the perpetrator pursues the victim in real life or online and obsessively demands their attention. How does stalking manifest itself: constant calls, messages or letters, even after ignoring or refusing to follow the person, constant “random” meetings near home, school or work, obsessive comments and reactions on social networks, creating …
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 …
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