Advocacy

The Ukrainian Feminist Network for Freedom and Democracy was invited to participate in the closing event of Women’s Solidarity Week 2026—a safe space for discussion titled “Is There Still a Place for Feminism in the Contemporary Women’s Movement?” The event, … Continued

On March 16, 2026, as part of the course “Social Movements in Ukrainian and Global Contexts,” the National Aviation University hosted a guest lecture by Anastasiia Chebotarova, a member of the Ukrainian Feminist Network. The lecture focused on the history … Continued

Representatives of human rights and feminist organizations and initiatives gathered for a discussion on the challenges and difficulties of activism. The meeting was organized by the NGO “Diyachky,” the NGO “Ukrainian Feminist Network for Freedom and Democracy,” the NGO “Women … Continued

The new media landscape and challenges The media landscape is changing rapidly. Global political processes are stimulating anti-gender movements, and funding for both civil society organizations and independent media is declining. Even international media outlets, such as The Washington Post, … Continued

Specific provisions of the draft new Civil Code pose a serious threat to human rights, gender equality, and Ukraine’s European integration path. Discriminatory norms prevent courts from recognizing family relationships between same-sex partners. This overturns established court practice and eliminates … Continued

The story of a Ukrainian Armed Forces war veteran who had her breasts amputated because she wore a men’s bulletproof vest recently shook Ukraine and once again raised the issue of the urgency of equipping women. Ukrainian Femnetwork spoke on … Continued