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Kyiv, 25 November 2025 – On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, we mark the launch of 16 Days of Activism to End Gender-Based Violence. For the fourth year in a row, this campaign unfolds against the backdrop of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, which across the country exacerbates the risks of all forms of gender-based violence (GBV). This year, we draw particular attention to one of the fastest-growing forms of GBV – digital violence. Like other grave forms of violence being perpetuated in Ukraine, such as the conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV), it demands prevention and urgent response.
This study is intended to become a conceptual, methodological and practical foundation for all stakeholders – from state and local authorities, international organizations to the private sector, civil society and the media. It will help understand current trends in the use of cyberspace for trafficking in persons for the purpose of sexual exploitation, in particular as a form of CRSV, identify gaps in the protection system, and develop strategic recommendations and innovative solutions to improve the security of online space.
At the 2024 Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC) in Berlin, the Governments of Ukraine and Germany, in partnership with UN Women, launched the Alliance for Gender-Responsive and Inclusive Recovery for Ukraine. In under a year, the Alliance has grown into a powerful multi-stakeholder platform of 80 members, bringing together governments, international organizations, civil society, and private sector actors. The report also outlines the commitments made by members upon joining the Alliance and details the initial steps taken by the Core Group to monitor and report on these pledges.
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