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Every day, millions of Ukrainians in cities and villages across the country live under the persistent threat of indiscriminate attacks by the Russian armed forces. Human and women’s rights organisations are among the first responders, providing both immediate and long-term support to affected civilians, including critical services for survivors of conflict-related sexual violence.
On International Women’s Day, UN Women calls on everyone to stand up for Rights, Empowerment and Equality for ALL Women and Girls. UN Women’s latest report “Women's Rights in Review 30 Years After Beijing”, published ahead of the UN 50th International Women’s Day on March 8, shows that in 2024 nearly a quarter of governments worldwide reported a backlash on women’s rights.
To support government bodies in addressing the challenges posed by the war, UN Women Ukraine presents a new Guide on Gender Mainstreaming in Regional and Local Development Strategies for Recovery. This essential resource equips civil servants and officials with practical tools to integrate gender perspectives into strategic documents, ensuring equitable and inclusive development and recovery for all.
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She Drives is a pilot project to train and employ female bus drivers. Currently, 100 women from 10 regions of Ukraine are acquiring new professional skills. After completing their training, the project participants will be employed by transportation companies and enterprises...
