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
The popular socio-evolutionary view of the changing power dynamics between different groups of people in society tells us that we, the women of today, are the most emancipated in the entire “history of humanity.” But is this really the case? … Continued
The phone on the table rings briefly—a normal notification, nothing special. But your partner’s gaze falls on the screen faster than the owner’s hand. “Who is it?” sounds casual, almost joking. A moment later, he reaches closer to read the … Continued
Journalists working in the open information space are increasingly facing attacks that start with anonymous comments and end with account hacking or smear campaigns. Technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV) is the intersection of digital attacks and sexist biases. It increasingly affects … Continued
Technology was supposed to give us freedom—to help us communicate without boundaries, create, and build communities. But what once promised a safe space for self-expression sometimes becomes an instrument of control and violence. “His phone knew everything about her, even … Continued