Justice during war: the main conclusions of our video podcast on stigmatization in SNPK cases Ukraine is today creating a unique global precedent. While international practice was formed mainly after the end of wars and prisoner exchanges, our courts conduct criminal proceedings directly during military conflict — including passing absentee sentences. In our video podcast, we discussed with experts the most important thing: how is changing …
Category: Manifestations of violence
Why is it difficult to acknowledge anger?
Why is it difficult to admit anger? Since childhood, many people hear that you can’t get angry, you need to be restrained, compliant and not create conflicts. Such expectations especially often apply to women, who may be required to be patient, caring for others and the ability to smooth over sharp corners. However, unlived emotions do not necessarily disappear. Sometimes they accumulate and manifest themselves in harsh responses, irritation over trifles, offensive words or …
From condemnation to support: the project's mission and the fight against stereotypes of the SNPK
NGO "La Strada-Ukraine" presents a new video podcast "Stigma" Why does stigmatization of victims of conflict-related sexual violence arise, what is the mission of the project and how the formula "Recognize. Support. Counteract" works - see the link Conflict-related sexual violence (CSRV) is a crime that perpetrators deliberately use as a weapon to humiliate human dignity. But the most difficult test for a person often begins after they have survived. Victims face …
"What were you wearing?"
“What were you wearing?” “What were you wearing?” This is a question that is often heard in one form or another by people who have experienced sexual violence. In fact, a person’s clothing, appearance, or behavior is never the cause of violence against them. The decision and responsibility for it always lies with the perpetrator. NGO “Girls” begins collecting testimonies for the exhibition “What were you wearing?”. If you …
Mobbing at work: how to recognize systematic harassment and protect your boundaries
Mobbing at work: how to recognize systematic harassment and protect your boundaries When a person is systematically humiliated, ignored, or made to feel superfluous at work, it is easy to write it off as “the difficult nature of colleagues” or ordinary work misunderstandings. Mobbing is systematic psychological or economic pressure on an employee by management or colleagues, which is aimed at degrading his/her dignity or forcing …
Passive aggression and microaggressions in everyday life: how to recognize the subtle details that systematically undermine self-esteem
Passive aggression and microaggressions in everyday life: how to recognize imperceptible details that systematically undermine self-esteem Passive aggression is a way of expressing irritation, resentment or dissatisfaction not directly, but indirectly. A person may not say: “I’m angry with you”, but demonstratively ignore, respond coldly, deliberately delay agreements, do something “as if by accident” or use sarcasm. For example: — “Of course, do as you want. You are in …
Why normalizing the first outbursts of aggression blocks the way out of toxic relationships
Why normalizing the first outbursts of aggression blocks the way out of a toxic relationship “He/She is just tired.” “He/She is going through a difficult time right now.” “He/She didn’t mean to offend me.” “Well, everyone can lose their temper sometimes.” This is how the first manifestations of aggression in a relationship can be explained. Especially if before that the partner behaved caringly, supported, was attentive and did not give obvious reasons to doubt his/her attitude. However, the problem is that …
Psychological flexibility: how to act even when it's difficult inside
Psychological flexibility: how to act even when it's difficult inside We can't always control what we feel. We can wake up anxious, sad, afraid of change, or doubt our own abilities. Sometimes we just want to postpone an important task, not respond to a message, not go to a meeting, or turn down an opportunity that seems too scary. Psychological flexibility is the ability to notice our own thoughts, emotions, and …
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 …
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