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“You shouldn't wait for someone to change”: the story of a woman who broke the cycle of domestic violence

calendar_today 30 April 2025

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“You shouldn't wait for someone to change”: the story of a woman who broke the cycle of domestic violence

After the start of the full-scale invasion, Olha (name changed for safety reasons) and her husband welcomed his mother into their apartment. Later, her husband went to the front…

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"When a woman cannot reach a doctor — care must reach her": ensuring access to life-saving healthcare for women in frontline regions in Ukraine

calendar_today 28 April 2025

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"When a woman cannot reach a doctor — care must reach her": ensuring access to life-saving healthcare for women in frontline regions in Ukraine

Through an initiative funded by the European Union, UNFPA (United Nations Population Fund) has significantly expanded access to critical services related to sexual and…

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Kharkiv regional clinical perinatal center: Life goes on amid daily threats

calendar_today 17 April 2025

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Kharkiv regional clinical perinatal center: Life goes on amid daily threats

At the Kharkiv regional clinical perinatal center, life continues — even in close proximity to active combat zones. Despite ongoing threats, women continue to give birth here,…

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“Rehabilitation is important”: Yulia’s journey from captivity to healing

calendar_today 15 April 2025

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“Rehabilitation is important”: Yulia’s journey from captivity to healing

After her release, Yulia began her long path to recovery from the horrors she endured in captivity, with the support of a UNFPA rehabilitation program designed specifically for…

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Crucial care on wheels in rural Ukraine

calendar_today 03 April 2025

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Crucial care on wheels in rural Ukraine

A mobile team supported by UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, is ensuring that Roma women and girls are not excluded from essential health services.

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UN Report: Fueled by the War, Women and Girls in Ukraine Face Rising Tide of Gender-Based Violence

calendar_today 01 April 2025

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UN Report: Fueled by the War, Women and Girls in Ukraine Face Rising Tide of Gender-Based Violence

As the war in Ukraine continues, another crisis is intensifying behind closed doors: a surge in gender-based violence that leaves women and girls across the country at an…

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From hypercontrol to threats of taking away the child: the story of domestic violence survivor Maryna

calendar_today 31 March 2025

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From hypercontrol to threats of taking away the child: the story of domestic violence survivor Maryna

The voice of 29-year-old Maryna, who left an abusive relationship a year ago, still trembles as she recounts her experiences. Looking back, she can hardly believe how she spent…

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An official presentation of the daycare centre and crisis room for survivors of domestic and/or gender-based violence took place in Voznesensk

calendar_today 20 March 2025

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An official presentation of the daycare centre and crisis room for survivors of domestic and/or gender-based violence took place in Voznesensk

On March 20, an official presentation of the daycare centre and crisis room for survivors of domestic and/or gender-based violence took place in Voznesensk. This initiative was…

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Self-Realization During War: Three Stories of Women Who Started Their Own Business with the Support of VONA Hub

calendar_today 07 March 2025

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Self-Realization During War: Three Stories of Women Who Started Their Own Business with the Support of VONA Hub

On International Women’s Day, we talk about equal opportunities, economic independence, and supporting women in realizing their potential. Despite the challenges of wartime,…

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