Women in Recovery | Leadership Driving Ukraine's Recovery
Women are at the forefront of Ukraine's recovery. Across the country, they are leading communities, restoring critical infrastructure, keeping transport systems running, delivering essential services, and helping build resilience in the face of ongoing war.
This video follows the stories of women whose leadership is shaping Ukraine's recovery, from local government and infrastructure to railways, public transport, and postal services. Their experiences demonstrate that recovery is not only about rebuilding what has been damaged but also about investing in the people who are driving it forward.
The video also marks the launch of Women Leaders in Recovery of Ukraine, a new initiative by the Ministry for Development of Communities and Territories of Ukraine and UN Women. This initiative aims to strengthen women's participation and leadership in recovery efforts, recognizing that inclusive and gender-responsive recovery leads to stronger, more resilient communities.
Featuring:
- Alona Shkrum, First Deputy Minister for Development of Communities and Territories of Ukraine
- Olena Baidukova, Head of the Mykhailo-Lukashivska Community
- Inna Vnukova, Head of the Recovery and Infrastructure Development Service of Zaporizhzhia Region
- Iryna Ivanyshyn, Director of Lviv Electric Transport Company
- Iryna Yurchenko, Train Conductor, Ukrainian Railways
- Hanna Fesenko, Head of Ukrposhta Warehouse
- Sabine Freizer Gunes, UN Women Representative in Ukraine
Women's leadership is essential to building a resilient, inclusive, and sustainable recovery for Ukraine.