Ukraine launches information wave "Support Nearby" for the International Day for the Elimination of Conflict-Related Sexual Violence The initiative is designed to help victims of conflict-related sexual violence learn more about available support services, find the necessary help, and receive information about opportunities to protect their rights and restore justice. On June 19, Ukraine, together with the international community, celebrates the International Day for the Elimination of Conflict-Related Sexual Violence (CRSV). This day …
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Body shaming and self-esteem: how societal standards of beauty affect women's psychological health
Body shaming and self-esteem: how social standards of beauty affect women's psychological health In the modern world, appearance can become a subject of social evaluation. Social networks, advertising, and the film industry shape the idea of what an "ideal" woman should be like. However, the desire to meet imposed standards often leads to a loss of self-confidence. One of the most common manifestations of this phenomenon is body shaming. What is body shaming? Body shaming is …
"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 ...
Safety as a standard: how NGO "La Strada-Ukraine" and Bolt are implementing a culture of zero tolerance for violence
Safety as a standard: how NGO “La Strada-Ukraine” and Bolt are implementing a culture of zero tolerance for violence On April 29, NGO “La Strada-Ukraine” in cooperation with the Bolt service conducted a training for drivers on the topic “Safe interaction during the trip: effective communication and combating violence”. The key goal of the event was to increase the level of safety of passengers and drivers through the development of correct communication skills and …
"(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 ...
Zero Discrimination Day
Zero Discrimination Day March 1, 2014, was the first day to celebrate diversity and recognize that every person matters – the UN introduced Zero Discrimination Day. On this day, we want to look at the problems of gender discrimination today in our country. The UN emphasizes: discrimination is often so deep and systemic that it leads to significant disparities in access to prevention, treatment, …
Position of the NGO “La Strada-Ukraine” on the draft of the new Civil Code of Ukraine
A draft of the updated Civil Code of Ukraine (Code of Private Law) has been submitted to the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine for consideration. According to the explanatory note, the draft law is designed to promote Ukraine's integration into the European Union, but it contains norms that, if adopted, would violate the fundamental rights of the child. What's wrong? The most blatant norm of the draft is currently a proposal to grant the right to register a marriage in the event of a woman's pregnancy or the birth of a child.
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