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‘It all started in 2017. Initially, it was just a hobby that grew into a business. I was making a knife sheath as a gift for my husband. He asked me to sew it, but I kept putting it off, and eventually, he had to do it himself (Laughs). He found a piece of leather and started working on it. That’s how our interest in leather goods began.
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‘I am a music teacher by education, with 15 years of teaching experience in schools, but I’ve been cultivating mushrooms for about 20 years. So, I’ve been an entrepreneur longer than I was a teacher. I started by producing mycelium — the planting material for mushrooms. After the pandemic we noticed that dried products like tomatoes and fruits were popular, but there were no mushrooms in this segment. So, we decided to give it a try. We developed a process, created recipes with various flavors—and that’s how the story of "Mushroom Jerky" began...
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‘I worked in the corporate sector, focusing on marketing, customer service, and analytics, but I wanted to ground myself. When I learned about organic greenhouses, it sparked my interest. For three years, I studied various agricultural crops, horticulture, and vegetable farming, attended conferences and workshops, and visited farms that welcomed guests...
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‘It all began in my childhood. I grew up surrounded by the carpets and tapestries my mother created. Since my mother, Zenovia Shulha, is a textile artist, this art form has always been a significant part of my life. While I don’t have the talent for drawing or weaving myself, my passion for everything related to art has always been a part of who I am. Perhaps this decision was years in the making. By profession, I’m an economist...
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The UN Women Ukraine team, together with Marie Claire Business and with funding from the Women's Peace and Humanitarian Fund (WPHF), went on a media expedition to find out how women and girls are participating in Ukraine's economic recovery.
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“UN Women's new strategy on youth and gender equality aims to empower young people to partner in achieving gender equality. UN Women is collaborating with the NGO Girls and our government partners on this important initiative to mobilize young women and men, including representatives of youth organizations, and help them become agents of change. We hope it inspires you and your organizations to become more visible and active advocates for gender equality,” noted Julia Broussard, Deputy Representative of UN Women in Ukraine.
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Kristina Nikolaienko (28), co-founder of the Zalizo enterprise from the frontline city of Mykolaiv, calls on women to run businesses in heavy industry and process manufacturing. Kristina is among the women entrepreneurs participating in the Women's Entrepreneurship EXPO 2024. Despite the danger and challenges of wartime, she confidently operates the metalwork and furniture manufacturing business, successfully scaling it and entering new markets.
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Women’s economic empowerment is essential to promoting women’s rights and gender equality. Central to this effort is employment, which not only fosters financial independence but also drives personal growth and achievement.
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The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) in Ukraine has issued a tender for the refurbishment of its new office premises
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The Women’s Peace & Humanitarian Fund (WPHF) has launched a Call for Proposals in Ukraine to support civil society organizations working to increase women’s participation in humanitarian and crisis response and enhance the protection of women and girls displaced by the war in the Ukraine.
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Yuliia Kirillova is a woman veteran who, after returning from the war, was able to successfully adapt to the new reality, find herself and support the others. At the age of 28, she became a teacher in the university and fights for women's rights in the army and beyond.
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UN Women's global movement for gender equality, HeForShe, in partnership with StarLightMedia group, launches a dialogue on gender equality with Ukrainian media. MediaForShe Congress is an event where Ukrainian media will talk about changing approached to women's representation in the media and the creation of non-discriminatory content.
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Ivanna Levchenko is a second-year student at the Kyiv National Economic University named after Vadym Hetman. She is also a member of AIESEC organization which aims to bridge the gap between countries and people. Today, more than half the world’s population is under 30 years of age. Students and youth are the new generation of leaders and changemakers, and it is critically important to understand their priorities as we shape the gender equality movement to change the world.
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Violetta Rec is the Chairperson of the Student Cadet Council at Dnipro State University of Internal Affairs in Ukraine. Today, more than half the world’s population is under 30 years of age. Students and youth are the new generation of leaders and changemakers, and it is critically important to understand their priorities as we shape the gender equality movement to change the world.
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Daria Sholomitska is a 2nd-year student of the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy. Today, more than half the world’s population is under 30 years of age. Students and youth are the new generation of leaders and changemakers, and it is critically important to understand their priorities as we shape the gender equality movement to change the world.