Over 10 thousand calls in the second quarter to the Psychological Support Line for Men: about the difficulties of supporting mental health In the first half of 2026, we observed a positive trend: men are increasingly turning to Line 2345 for psychological support. This indicates not only a growing need, but also a gradual change in attitude towards caring for mental health. Thanks to systematic information work, partnerships …
Category: Gender equality
"You're still young": why women are still judged for gray hair
“You’re still young”: why women are still judged for their gray hair For many women, the first gray hairs are not just a natural change in appearance, but a cause for concern. Why is gray hair so condemned? Women’s gray hair is still often perceived as a sign that a woman has “stopped taking care of herself” or as a fear of age-related changes. Because of this, many women start dyeing their hair regularly not because …
“The main thing for a woman is to get married successfully.” Why does this stereotype still define a woman’s value?
“The main thing for a woman is to get married successfully.” Why does this stereotype still determine the value of a woman? Today, women create businesses, head companies, serve in the military, engage in science and art, and realize themselves in a wide variety of professions. But the stereotypes that a woman’s main achievement is to get married successfully have not disappeared. They have only changed form. Now they are presented not as a requirement, but …
"Too early" or "too late": how age stereotypes limit your right to a professional and personal life
“Too early” or “too late”: how age stereotypes limit your right to professional and personal life Ageism is discrimination against a person based on their age, widespread in both formal and informal spheres of society. This phenomenon manifests itself in the willingness to adequately perceive and cooperate only with people who meet pre-established age criteria. Manifestations of ageism can be observed at different stages: At the stage …
Women's emancipation in 2026: why an issue that was considered resolved remains open today at the international level
Women's emancipation in 2026: why a question that was considered resolved remains open today at the international level In 1893, New Zealand became the first country in the world to grant women the right to vote. Switzerland did so in 1971. The Saudi Arabian authorities only announced in 2011 that they would allow women to participate in elections from 2015. This chronology easily fits into …
Women's health: topics still discussed in whispers
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 ...
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 ...
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