"You should have gotten back in shape by now": how societal pressure on women after giving birth affects mental health "I've let myself down", "I need to lose weight urgently", "Something is wrong with me". The body can change after giving birth After giving birth, the body gradually recovers, but this process does not happen the same for everyone. It is influenced by: the presence of complications after childbirth, breastfeeding, sleep, nutrition, the level of physical and …
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Why seeking psychological support should become the norm
Why seeking psychological support should become the norm For a long time, there was a stereotype that seeking help from a mental health professional was a last resort, resorted to only when "everything was really bad." For example, men were taught to be a "wall," to withstand any load, and to silently overcome challenges. However, the reality in which we live requires a revision of outdated ideas. Given the present, seeking help from a mental health professional is a last resort, which is resorted to only when "everything was really bad." For example, men were taught to be a "wall," to withstand any load, and to silently overcome challenges. However, the reality in which we live requires a revision of outdated ideas. Given the present, seeking help from a mental health professional is a last resort.
GREVIO's first report on Ukraine: achievements, gaps and next steps
GREVIO’s first report on Ukraine: achievements, gaps and next steps On 4 September 2026, GREVIO — the Council of Europe’s independent expert group on combating violence against women and domestic violence — published its first baseline report on Ukraine’s implementation of the Istanbul Convention. The experts noted the political will and changes that Ukraine has achieved despite full-scale Russian aggression. At the same time, they drew attention to the fact that the envisaged …
More than just a legal term: How important is a proper legal characterization of conflict-related sexual violence?
More than just a legal term: How important is a proper legal characterization of conflict-related sexual violence? More than just a legal term: How important is a proper legal characterization of conflict-related sexual violence? [1] The legal term “conflict-related sexual violence” (CRSV) has entered the legal system of Ukraine relatively recently. For example, this term was used in the National Action Plan to implement the Council resolution …
Body neutrality: how to make friends with your body
Body neutrality: how to make friends with your body Conversations about accepting your own body have become much more visible in recent years. Calls to love yourself, accept your appearance, not be ashamed of changes and not conform to imposed beauty standards are increasingly heard on social networks. For many people, this has become an important support. Not every day a person is satisfied with their own appearance. The body changes throughout life, and with it ...
Motherhood and Work: When Motherhood Becomes a Financial Vulnerability
Motherhood and work: when motherhood becomes a financial vulnerability Having a child can significantly change a woman's professional life. After having a child, many mothers take a break from work, return to it later, or choose employment that is easier to combine with care. This affects not only the number of working hours, but also income, career growth, and further professional opportunities. The "motherhood penalty" Economic consequences …
Gender quotas: how European countries are overcoming gender inequality in company management
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 …
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 …
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