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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 …

How war changes the perception of March 8

How War Changes the Perception of March 8 Every year, March 8 becomes a day that causes conflict due to different perceptions of the meaning of International Women's Day. The Soviet attitude towards the women's movement was firmly rooted in the meaning of March 8. Greeting cards, wishes for women's happiness, flowers and an association with motherhood, as if this were the only way for a woman to be socially visible. But a full-scale war changed precisely …

Men and gender equality: why it benefits everyone

Men and gender equality: why it benefits everyone When talking about gender equality, many still perceive it as a “women’s issue.” However, it is actually about the quality of life of the entire society. Gender equality does not mean reducing the role of men. It means expanding the opportunities for every person to live without the pressure of stereotypes, restrictions and imposed roles. When society becomes more just, everyone benefits: families, …

Women in science: gender bias, (in)equality and barriers

Science is changing the world – from medicine to artificial intelligence, from sustainable development to digital technologies. And these changes must be inclusive and accessible to all. However, despite advances in education and rights, women and girls remain underrepresented in scientific and technical fields. UNESCO states: the share of women studying in STEM professions – science, technology, engineering and mathematics – is only 35%. …

Position of the NGO “La Strada-Ukraine” on the draft of the new Civil Code of Ukraine

A draft of the updated Civil Code of Ukraine (Code of Private Law) has been submitted to the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine for consideration. According to the explanatory note, the draft law is designed to promote Ukraine's integration into the European Union, but it contains norms that, if adopted, would violate the fundamental rights of the child. What's wrong? The most blatant norm of the draft is currently a proposal to grant the right to register a marriage in the event of a woman's pregnancy or the birth of a child.

NGO “La Strada-Ukraine” has begun implementing a restoration project together with the women's movement of Ukraine

NGO “La Strada-Ukraine” has launched the implementation of a recovery project together with the women's movement of Ukraine NGO “La Strada-Ukraine” has launched the implementation of the project “Building a gender-inclusive recovery together with the women's movement of Ukraine” with the financial support of the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad). The initiative is aimed at strengthening women's human rights organizations and their active involvement in the processes of rebuilding the country in conditions of full-scale war. The main goal of the project is to strengthen …

Anniversary digest "Networks that change society: our journey together"

Anniversary digest “Networks that change society: our path together” The public organization “La Strada-Ukraine” has presented a new publication – the anniversary digest “Networks that change society: our path together”, which summarizes 25 years of the National Coaching Network and 10 years of the National Mediation Network. The digest highlights the formation of the two professional communities, their contribution to the development of human rights, gender equality, violence prevention, the implementation of restorative practices and …

On November 18, the anniversaries of the National Mediation Network and the National Coaching Network of the NGO "La Strada-Ukraine" were celebrated

On November 18, the NGO "La Strada-Ukraine" celebrated the anniversaries of the National Mediation Network and the National Coaching Network. On November 18, we gathered not just to celebrate an important event — the anniversaries of the National Mediation Network (10 years) and the National Coaching Network (25 years) of the NGO "La Strada-Ukraine". It was a meeting that brought together professionals who have been forming a professional community for many years and making a significant contribution to the implementation of the principles of non-violence, …

16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

The global campaign “16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence”: what is its importance? Every year, the global campaign “16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence” unites people around the world around a common goal — to raise awareness and call for action to help confront violence. In Ukraine, this initiative is traditionally supported by the NGO “La Strada–Ukraine”, which has been systematically working on the prevention of …