“Of Course, You Can!” | Sabine Freizer Gunes on the importance of women’s economic participation for Ukraine’s recovery

In this video, Sabine Freizer Gunes, UN Women Representative in Ukraine, speaks about the barriers that continue to limit women’s economic participation and why removing these obstacles is important not only for women themselves, but also for Ukraine’s economic recovery and development.

The video also highlights opportunities that are already helping women across Ukraine advance their careers, gain new professional skills, start their own businesses, and strengthen their economic independence.

“In Ukraine today, many opportunities exist for women despite the obstacles. Because you, the women of Ukraine, are already heroes. So, of course, you can!” — Sabine Freizer Gunes.

Learn more about training programmes, grants, career opportunities, and support for starting or growing a business at https://youcan.com.ua/.

The national information campaign “Of Course, You Can” is implemented within the framework of UN Women Ukraine’s Strategic Note (2025-2029) through the financial support from the Governments of Canada, Croatia, Denmark, Finland, France, Norway, Poland and Sweden, and in partnership with the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine.