Category: Mass media

Who profits from women's insecurities?

Хто заробляє на жіночій невпевненості? Щоразу, коли жінці пропонують «позбутися недосконалостей», варто поставити просте запитання: а хто вирішив, що це взагалі недосконалість? Пори, целюліт, зморшки, сивина, волосся на тілі, форма носа, розмір грудей, вага – список можна продовжувати майже безкінечно. Частину цих «недосконалостей» ще кілька десятиліть тому взагалі не сприймали як проблему. Сьогодні ж для кожної з них існує окремий …

Over the past five years, more than 1.1 million cases of domestic violence have been recorded in Ukraine.

Over the past five years, more than 1.1 million calls for domestic violence have been recorded in Ukraine, - interview with the TV channel "DIM" Over the past five years, more than 1.1 million calls for domestic violence have been recorded in Ukraine. Since the beginning of this year alone, there have been almost 20 thousand, and most of the applications come from women. At the same time, children are increasingly seeking help. Why do people remain silent for years, …

"(IN)VISIBLE WOMEN": a performance at the Officers' House about what happens around us every day

"(IN)VISIBLE WOMEN": A performance at the Officers' House about what happens next to us every day On April 21, 2026, the performance "(IN)VISIBLE WOMEN" was held at the Officers' House, a stage play about women whose lives are closely connected with war, even if it is not always visible from the outside. The event was held with the participation of Kateryna Levchenko, the Government Commissioner for Gender Policy, who emphasized in her speech ...

What is economic domestic violence against a child?

What is economic domestic violence against a child? The legislation defines 4 forms of domestic violence, including economic violence. It can manifest itself in various ways, however, the law clearly defines that such actions as intentional deprivation of housing, food, clothing, other property, funds or documents or the ability to use them, leaving without care or custody, preventing the child from receiving necessary treatment or rehabilitation services, …

HARASSMENT IN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS: What to do when a teacher is the abuser?

Vice President of the organization “La Strada Ukraine” Maryna Lehenka about sexual harassment in educational institutions, at work, on public transport and even in shelters. The expert explains how to recognize harassment, what protection mechanisms are available in Ukraine today, and why it is important not to remain silent about your experiences. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysDlgJMzbwM

Harassment in educational institutions

We will focus specifically on creative educational institutions, where, for example, a choreography teacher can grab a female student by the waist – wouldn’t that be considered harassment? In general, what are the signs of harassment and can they be identified without context? Who should monitor in practice to ensure that this doesn’t happen? Who can students complain to? How willing is society to talk about and hear about such cases? How can a teacher protect themselves from unfair …

Sexual violence and harassment in educational institutions

How to prevent cases of sexual violence and achieve justice — we spoke with the vice president of the public organization "La Strada - Ukraine" Marina Lehenka and the director and actress of the "Nafta" theater Nina Khyzhna. Fighting sexual violence. Nina Khyzhna, Marina Lehenka Actors from at least twenty theaters in Ukraine, as well as cultural figures, are speaking out in support of victims of sexual violence and harassment after the scandal at the Kyiv National ...