Category: Projects

Women in the security and defense sector: volunteers who are changing the system

Women in the security and defense sector: volunteers who are changing the system On March 14, Ukraine celebrates the Day of the Ukrainian Volunteer - the day of people who, at a crucial moment, stood up for the defense of the state at their own call. It was the volunteer movement in 2014 that became one of the key factors that helped Ukraine survive the beginning of the war. We are used to imagining a volunteer as a man with a gun in his hands. However …

How war changes the perception of March 8

How War Changes the Perception of March 8 Every year, March 8 becomes a day that causes conflict due to different perceptions of the meaning of International Women's Day. The Soviet attitude towards the women's movement was firmly rooted in the meaning of March 8. Greeting cards, wishes for women's happiness, flowers and an association with motherhood, as if this were the only way for a woman to be socially visible. But a full-scale war changed precisely …

Men and gender equality: why it benefits everyone

Men and gender equality: why it benefits everyone When talking about gender equality, many still perceive it as a “women’s issue.” However, it is actually about the quality of life of the entire society. Gender equality does not mean reducing the role of men. It means expanding the opportunities for every person to live without the pressure of stereotypes, restrictions and imposed roles. When society becomes more just, everyone benefits: families, …

Women in science: gender bias, (in)equality and barriers

Science is changing the world – from medicine to artificial intelligence, from sustainable development to digital technologies. And these changes must be inclusive and accessible to all. However, despite advances in education and rights, women and girls remain underrepresented in scientific and technical fields. UNESCO states: the share of women studying in STEM professions – science, technology, engineering and mathematics – is only 35%. …

NGO “La Strada-Ukraine” has begun implementing a restoration project together with the women's movement of Ukraine

NGO “La Strada-Ukraine” has launched the implementation of a recovery project together with the women's movement of Ukraine NGO “La Strada-Ukraine” has launched the implementation of the project “Building a gender-inclusive recovery together with the women's movement of Ukraine” with the financial support of the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad). The initiative is aimed at strengthening women's human rights organizations and their active involvement in the processes of rebuilding the country in conditions of full-scale war. The main goal of the project is to strengthen …

Equality suits everyone!

“Equality Fits All” initiative in ZARA stores for International Women’s Day The goal of the campaign is to show how emancipation has affected women’s lives, including everyday things like clothing and the right to choose it for themselves. We have prepared messages that include small historical references about how women were forced to wear clothes, what rules of decency dictated to them, and what …

Darkness will not hide violence

The information campaign "Darkness does not hide violence" by the NGO "La Strada Ukraine" is aimed at drawing attention to the relevance of the topic of domestic violence in wartime conditions. Dark times that should not prevent victims from seeking help. VIOLENCE HAS THE FOLLOWING TYPES: Physical violence Manifestations: • causing physical injuries of varying degrees of severity • slapping, kicking, pushing, pinching, whipping, biting • failure to provide assistance to a person who is...