Charity Screenings of New Film Olga to support UN Women Australia’s Ukraine Emergency Appeal
A portion of all ticket sales from upcoming May 3 screenings of award-winning Swiss/Ukrainian drama OLGA will go to charity organisation UN Women Australia, which …
Ukraine and the food and fuel crisis: 4 things to know
The war in Ukraine is now in its seventh month. The fallout—humanitarian, economic and environmental—continues to grow. Its costs are being felt not only within …
Young mother embarks on new IT career after fleeing war in Ukraine
“When the war started, a missile destroyed our house,” says Nina Cherlenuk, 25, from Irpin, a city 25 km west of the capital, Kyiv, in …
UN Women Ukraine delivers humanitarian aid to those most in need in eastern Ukraine
Currently, 15.7 million people in Ukraine are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance and protection. Attacks on populated civilian areas and infrastructure continue in eastern and southern …
Ukraine: New UN Women and CARE report highlights disproportionate impact of the war on women and minorities
After more than two months of war in Ukraine, which has forced millions of refugees and displaced people to flee their homes, a new Rapid Gender …
Executive Director meets with Ukrainian refugees and Moldovans leading the humanitarian response
Originally published on UN Women’s regional site for Europe and Central Asia As the conflict in Ukraine intensifies and as evidence of the impact on …
Collecting data and analysis on how the war in Ukraine is impacting women and girls
Originally published on UN Women’s regional site for Europe and Central Asia Despite the myriad challenges of collecting data in conflict, UN Women has been …
Statement from UN Women Executive Director Sima Bahous on Ukraine, 30 March
As the war in Ukraine continues to take its toll on women and girls, UN Women reiterates the UN Secretary-General’s urgent call for peace. The …
War in Ukraine is a crisis for women and girls
The war has severely impacted social cohesion, community security and the resilience of local communities, especially women and girls. Lack of access to social services …