Gender quotas: how European countries are overcoming gender inequality in corporate leadership The gender imbalance in corporate leadership is not just a question of representation. When women have fewer opportunities to advance to management positions, companies lose part of their professional potential, and society recreates the idea of who is “suitable” for making important decisions. One of the tools that European countries are using to overcome this imbalance is …
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How to stop thinking you've accomplished nothing when everyone around you seems successful
How to Stop Thinking You've Achieved Nothing When Everyone Around You Seems Successful Someone your age already has their own apartment. Someone is managing a team. Someone has started a business or is posting travel photos every day. And you look at it and think, "What have I done?" It's so easy to start perceiving your own life as a list of unaccomplished items. Especially when it seems like everyone around you is...
Gender segregation in the labor market: why a profession still depends on gender
Gender segregation in the labor market: why professions still depend on gender Some professions are still perceived by society as “feminine”, others as “masculine”. Because of this, the choice of a job can depend not only on abilities, education or personal interests, but also on stereotypical ideas about what a woman or man should “naturally” do. What is gender segregation Gender segregation is the uneven distribution …
NGO "La Strada-Ukraine" and NGO "Girls" officially signed a Memorandum of Cooperation and Partnership
NGO "La Strada-Ukraine" and NGO "Girls" officially signed a Memorandum of Cooperation and Partnership NGO "La Strada-Ukraine" and NGO "Girls" officially signed a Memorandum of Cooperation and Partnership. The document was signed by the President of NGO "La Strada-Ukraine" Maryna Lehenka and the Director of NGO "Girls" Yulia Sporysh. The cooperation is designed to promote the implementation of fundamental rights and freedoms of citizens, expand access to educational and social services, as well as strengthen the protection …
What is "gender mainstreaming"?
What is "gender mainstreaming"? Gender equality is not just a matter of equal rights for women and men enshrined in law. It is important that these rights can be realized in practice: to find a job, build a career, have decent pay and participate in decision-making. This is what gender mainstreaming is used for - an approach in which the needs, experiences and possible risks for different ...
The evolution of the women's movement and the struggle for bodily autonomy in Ukraine and the world
The evolution of the women's movement and the struggle for bodily autonomy in Ukraine and the world: the path to true independence The independence of a state is measured not only by its sovereignty in the international arena, but also by the level of security, freedom and protection of its citizens within the country. The foundation of a democratic society is the inviolability of human rights, among which the key place is occupied by the right to bodily autonomy - the ability to freely, without coercion, pressure or ...
Who profits from women's insecurities?
Who profits from women's insecurities? Whenever a woman is offered to "get rid of imperfections," it's worth asking a simple question: who decided that this was an imperfection at all? Pores, cellulite, wrinkles, gray hair, body hair, nose shape, breast size, weight - the list goes on and on. Some of these "imperfections" were not perceived as a problem a few decades ago. Today, for each of them there is a separate ...
Over 10 thousand calls in the second quarter to the Psychological Support Line for Men: about the difficulties of maintaining mental health
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 …
"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 …
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