Publications

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

The Ukrainian Feminist Network’s strategic areas of activity provide support and development for women at various levels. The main areas of the organization’s activity are sustainability, community, and work organization. Sustainability is ensured by the ambassador program and international exchanges … Continued

A Memorandum of Understanding was officially signed between the National Coalition “Life Without Violence” in Moldova and the Ukrainian Feminist Network NGO, marking a new stage of transnational feminist cooperation in Eastern Europe.Both Ukraine and Moldova are navigating the compounded … Continued

The full-scale war in Ukraine has left its mark not only on the physical, but also on the emotional and psychological landscape of Ukrainians’ lives. In communities that have become epicenters of fighting or shelters for those who lost their … Continued

The difficult, crisis-ridden times in Ukraine have forced millions of people to adapt to a new and painful reality. For women and vulnerable groups, these changes have been especially noticeable. They are not only experiencing the loss of homes, loved … Continued

Military actions in Ukraine exposed deep-rooted wounds in society, among them the systemic barriers faced by people with disabilities. Beyond constant shelling, occupation, and forced displacement, they also face limited access to basic needs such as medical care, evacuation routes, … Continued

Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine has affected almost all Ukrainian women and men, but not equally. For Roma women, it has become a multiple crisis: in addition to chronic social inequality, marginalization, and daily stigmatization, there have been challenges of … Continued

In the shadow of big cities, loud media stories, and reports on international aid, there is another side of the struggle – quiet, constant, and almost invisible. These are the villages where, despite the war, evacuation, lack of access to … Continued

In response to the unprecedented challenges of our time — full-scale war, geopolitical instability, socio-economic crises, and environmental threats — we gathered as a circle of feminist activists, experts, and organizational leaders at the Feminist Networking event. New challenges call … Continued

Using the stories of Ukrainian nurses who relocated to Germany as an example, this article illustrates the pathway to German healthcare, the differences between the work of a nurse in Ukraine and Germany, and their outlook regarding the prospects. Their … Continued

This text was written by a winner of the 2024 call for feminist essays. Before the full-scale invasion, I watched a TV series where the main issues were recycling and the environment. We lived in a world where we needed … Continued

This text was written by a winner of the 2024 call for feminist essays. You are returning from a cool university to a comfortable apartment on a nice double-decker, the sun-gilded yellow leaves shine outside the window; there is a … Continued

This text was written by a winner of the 2024 call for feminist essays. Heavy silence explodes me inside out.  A direct hit destroys the life line under my feet.  In pieces  The blood is fresh and steamy.  Then The … Continued

This text was written by a winner of the 2024 call for feminist essays. Neurodiversity has become a popular word in the last year for sure — in most cases, society uses this word to refer to any neuropsychiatric condition … Continued

This text was written by a winner of the 2024 call for feminist essays. “It is so early, losing your mom when you’re twenty,” my therapist says sympathetically at our session. I wrap the blanket tightly around my shoulders, longing … Continued

“The events of February 2022 changed the life of every Ukrainian in Ukraine and beyond… [and] Language is very much part of the current war” – this is the opening line from Dr. Olga Maxwells’ podcast, Dnipro-born and Melbourne-based applied … Continued

The full-scale Russian aggression has affected everyone in Ukraine. After February 2022, some people joined the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU), some started to volunteer to secure the needs of the military and civilians, while others were forced to leave … Continued

On March 18, we presented our Network at an online event in the framework of the Committee on the Status of Women. Our team talked about the history of how the Network was founded, what it means for each of us, … Continued

On March 18, we presented our Network at an online event in the framework of the Committee on the Status of Women. Our team talked about the history of how the Network was founded, what it means for each of … Continued

On March 18, we presented our Network at an online event in the framework of the Committee on the Status of Women. Our team talked about the history of how the Network was founded, what it means for each of … Continued

The Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine contributed to the strengthening of Ukrainian national identity and Ukrainian nationalism. Historically, feminism and nationalism have had a complex relationship, and scholarly research shows several cases of the negative effects of nationalism on women, … Continued

Who should Ukraine build alliances with and how should Ukraine do it? Tamara Zlobina, PhD, head of the Gender in Detail expert resource discusses decolonial solidarity and the West-centric discourse that can sometimes preclude foreigners from understanding Ukrainians. This text … Continued

Editorial. On the 27–28 of May 2023, Tonya participated in the World Village Festival, Helsinki, Finland, with partial support from the UFNPD. Below, Tonya shares why joining international events and talking about Ukraine matters and what topics are important to … Continued

After the full-scale Russian invasion, my partner and I became full-time volunteers for the first couple of months. We devoted all of ourselves to volunteering and also used a considerable amount of personal savings for this cause. We bought tactical … Continued

Like many Ukrainians, I feared losing my beloved people, home, identity, and future when Russia’s full-scale aggression commenced. I was located abroad at the time, doing a Master’s program in Gender and Peace Studies. I started looking for solidarity and … Continued

Occupation, emigration, and the constant risk of missile strikes have not stopped Ukrainian feminist activism. On the contrary, the full-scale invasion only emphasized and exacerbated the problems already existing in society. And the response was immediate. Some feminists took up … Continued

Ukraine has become one of the first countries to launch a National Action Plan (NAP) of the Women, Peace and Security Agenda (WPS) during a localized armed conflict and to update it during the full-scale invasion of the country. This blog unveils … Continued