Women in Ukraine after three years of war
As Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine completes three years of devastation, more than 1.8 million women and girls are internally displaced and less than half ...
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Three years of full-scale war in Ukraine roll back decades of progress for women’s rights, safety and economic opportunities
On the three-year mark, UN Women calls for a scale-up in support to women and girls, in light of the 6.7 million women in need ...
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‘One of the most profound humanitarian crises of our time’ – How Ukrainian women support one another after three years of Russia’s full-scale war
As Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine is set to begin its fourth year, more than 1.7 million women and girls remain internally displaced throughout the ...
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Women in Ukraine persevere amid blackouts after attacks on power infrastructure
“For my business, winter with blackouts is a disastrous time,” said Iryna Fishchuk. Fishchuk runs a small bakery and café in Ivano-Frankivsk, a city in ...
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1,000 days of the full-scale war: Ukrainian women drive humanitarian response and recovery amid growing security threats
Kyiv/New York – As Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine enters its 1,000th day today, civilians, women, and girls in Ukraine are enduring deadly intensified attacks ...
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In the Ukraine war, women are on the front lines and leading recovery
Women have been on the front lines of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Their suffering has been disproportionate and relentless, with women and children making up almost ...
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In-focus: Women and girls after two years of war in Ukraine
As of 24 February 2024, Ukrainian civilians have endured two years of war and upheaval following Russia’s full-scale invasion of the country. The conflict has ...
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Over 8 million women and girls in Ukraine will need humanitarian assistance in 2024
[Also available in Ukrainian] Two years of Russia’s full-scale war in Ukraine has taken thousands of lives, caused untold destruction, displaced millions, traumatized a generation, ...
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Ukrainian refugees launch businesses and build a new community in Moldova
Prior to Russia’s 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Evghenia enjoyed a comfortable and secure life in the southern city of Mykolaiv. She shared her days ...
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Ukrainian entrepreneur uses flower business to bridge gender gaps during wartime
“A business is not just about making money. It also has obligations to bridge gender gaps and empower women”, says Yuliia Zavalniuk. Prior to Russia’s ...
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In the words of Anastasiia Pyrohova: ‘I help women live through their challenges and adapt to their new lives’
Two years ago, Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine led to mass displacement within and outside the country as millions of Ukrainians left in search of ...
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Creating safe spaces for women in Ukraine
Since the launch of the Russian Federation full-scale invasion on 24 February, 2022, over 2,000 women have been confirmed dead in attacks that have wrecked ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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