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Humanitarian mine action (HMA) is an essential part of humanitarian response in Ukraine. It helps save lives, enable displaced persons’ safe return, restore agricultural land, and accelerate economic recovery. Women are actively contributing to humanitarian mine action and to the country’s safety and recovery, working in field and technical positions as well as in expert and management roles. Olha Lishyk, Programme Analyst on Gender in Humanitarian Mine Action and the implementation of “Women, Peace and Security” agenda in Ukraine, is involved in implementing the programme and, together with partners, works to create new opportunities for women in HMA.
On 6 August 2026, Kyiv hosted the seventh Women in Arts Award 2026. The Resistance ceremony, an annual independent award recognizing the outstanding contributions of Ukrainian women to culture and the arts. This year's award is dedicated to the theme of hope as the power of art to preserve memory, foster resilience, and shape a vision of the future even in times of war.
The UN Women Connect 2026 Navigator was created for the UN Women Connect 2026 event to foster stronger partnerships among organizations, donors, and partners. The guide compiles profiles of women-led and women’s rights civil society organizations (CSOs) from across Ukraine, outlining their mandates, priority groups, areas of intervention, and contact details.
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Gender stereotypes should not determine the future of Ukraine’s economy. Women are needed in the Ukrainian labour market now more than ever. Women deminers, drivers, scientists, and technical specialists are not exceptions. They are a reality. Women have the right, the qualifications, and the motivation to work across different sectors.
