Anna Serdyuk🇺🇦

Slavyansk&Kyiv, Ukraine

[UN Women Ukraine @unwomenukraine]

Humanitarian needs are at record levels, yet aid cuts are forcing women's organizations to scale back lifesaving support.

New @UN_Women report Beyond the Breaking Point: 84% of women's organizations report rising demand, while nearly 9 in 10 can no longer meet existing needs.

In Ukraine, 79% of women-led and women's rights organizations have been affected by funding cuts, putting essential services for an estimated 63,000 people at risk in 2026. 

Link: https://t.co/RaH1yT1U83

#ForAllWomenAndGirls
@SabineFreizer

[UN Women Ukraine @unwomenukraine]

The UN General Assembly has designated 2026 as the International Year of Women Farmers, recognizing the contributions of millions of women working in agriculture to strengthen food security and drive rural development.

UN Women Ukraine and FAO Ukraine @FAOUkraine support women's economic empowerment across the agricultural sector—from corporate governance and HR policies to workplace safety, professional development, equal pay, supply chains, marketing practices, and community engagement.

Support women. Invest in their leadership and economic empowerment.

#ForAllWomenAndGirls

@FinlandinUA @PLinUkraine @DKAMBinUkraine
@NorwayAmbUKR @SwedeninUA @FranceenUkraine @AustriaInUA

[UN Women Ukraine @unwomenukraine]

💫Register for She Leads Ukraine training for members of the LGBTIQ community!

Applications are now being accepted for the She Leads Ukraine thematic training on political participation, which will take place 29–31 July 2026 in Kyiv.

The training will focus on strengthening the leadership and political participation of members of the LGBTIQ community from all regions of Ukraine and will be conducted in cooperation with the Outright International.

Throughout the training, participants will:
🔹strengthen their leadership skills;
🔹learn more about advocacy, strategic 🔹communications, and participation in decision-🔹making processes;
🔹connect with peers from across Ukraine;
🔹become part of the growing She Leads Ukraine network.

📍 Dates: 29–31 July 2026
📍 Location: Kyiv
🗓 Registration deadline: 15 July 2026
👉 Register here: https://t.co/p0t0MfO9Fy

Join us to strengthen your leadership potential, expand your network, and contribute to more inclusive public and political participation through She Leads Ukraine!

The She Leads Ukraine initiative is implemented within the framework of UN Women Ukraine’s Strategic Note (2025–2029) with the financial support of the Governments of Denmark, Finland, Norway, Poland, and Sweden, and in cooperation with the Central Electoral Commission of Ukraine and the Equal Opportunities Caucus of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine.
#SheLeadsUkraine

@FinlandinUA @PLinUkraine @DKAMBinUkraine
@NorwayAmbUKR @SwedeninUA @FranceenUkraine @AustriaInUA

[UN Women Ukraine @unwomenukraine]

💬 "Even strong people break, because war spares no one," says Olha Bilous, coordinator of the support space for women from the veteran community and a veteran herself.

Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine has placed a heavy burden on women – especially those who have lost loved ones, or whose husbands are on the frontline, in captivity, or missing.

In Zaporizhzhia, NGO Ukrprostir with the support of @wphfund and UN Women Ukraine created a space where women from the veteran community can recover, find support and reconnect with others. Retreats, art therapy, equine therapy, Swedish circles — every step here is a step towards oneself.

📽️ Learn more in the video.

[UN Women Ukraine @unwomenukraine]

👩‍💻 More than 600 women from across Ukraine graduated from the first UN Women AI School, gaining practical skills to to automate workflows, work with data, build AI assistants, create content, and turn ideas into future products and startups.

The journey concluded with an interactive networking event connecting graduates with AI experts. Investing in women's digital skills means investing in Ukraine's inclusive recovery.

🔗 Read more: https://t.co/HmwYKpqf8n

@mintsyfra @FinlandinUA @PLinUkraine @DKAMBinUkraine @NorwayAmbUKR @SwedeninUA

[UN Women Ukraine @unwomenukraine]

📌 UN Women Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia @unwomeneca statement:

UN Women condemns in the strongest terms the recent wave of attacks across Kyiv and other regions of Ukraine.

Since the onset of Russia's full-scale war, the disproportionate toll of the war on women and girls has only deepened.

Between January and May of this year, civilian casualties among women and girls increased by an estimated 34% compared to the same period in 2025.

These are not just numbers; they are a stark reminder of the urgent need for gender-responsive humanitarian support and protection.

Read the full statement below. 👇

#ForAllWomenAndGirls

[Anna Serdyuk🇺🇦 @An_Serdyuk]

RT @unwomenukraine: Last night, the Russian Armed Forces launched one of the largest attacks on Kyiv, killing and injuring civilians and ca…

[UN Women Ukraine @unwomenukraine]

"A pension is 3,000 hryvnias. It is impossible to receive treatment and live on this money."

Olena uses a wheelchair and cannot leave her home on her own. For her, as for many women with disabilities and older women in Kharkiv, even going to a pharmacy or shop is a serious challenge. Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine has made these difficulties even greater.

NGO "Volunteer-68" brings support directly to people's homes, delivering food, hygiene items and other essential supplies.

This video shows how NGO "Volunteer-68", with support from UN Women and @wphfund, helps Olena and other women in Kharkiv, and why this work matters.

[UN Women Ukraine @unwomenukraine]

“We don’t hire women for mine action.” That’s what Ryta Mazankova was once told. Her response was simple: “Then I’ll be the first.”

Today, nearly 10 years later, Ryta leads a humanitarian mine action team and has dedicated her career to making land safe again.

Watch Ryta’s story—a woman who, by leading through example, is challenging gender stereotypes in traditionally male-dominated professions.

#OfCourseYouCan #SheDemines

[UN Women Ukraine @unwomenukraine]

Women are driving Ukraine's recovery and leading the way! 🚍🇺🇦

With skills, determination, and vision, women are shaping a more equal, inclusive, and resilient future for #ForAllWomenAndGirls in Ukraine.

Support women. Invest in women's leadership. Unlock Ukraine's full recovery potential.

#SheDrives #URC2026

@unwomeneca @SabineFreizer @BelenSanzLuq

[Anna Serdyuk🇺🇦 @An_Serdyuk]

Ukranian Women in recovery. Hear their voices, support their work #URC2026 #ForAllWomenAndGirls

[UN Women Ukraine @unwomenukraine]

🚍 From Kyiv to Gdańsk, one message drives us forward: Ukraine’s recovery cannot happen without women.

Women are leading businesses, strengthening communities, delivering essential services, and driving change across sectors.

Their leadership, expertise, and participation are essential to building a more inclusive and sustainable future.

✨ She Drives Leadership.
✨ She Drives Opportunity.
✨ She Drives Change.
✨ She Drives Ukraine’s Recovery

#URC2026 #ForAllWomenAndGirls

@unwomeneca
@SabineFreizer
@BelenSanzLuq
@NielsAnnen
@GermanyinUA
@KLevchenkoUKR

[UN Women Ukraine @unwomenukraine]

More than 1,000 km from Kyiv to #URC2026 in Gdańsk, one message stood out: Ukrainian women are driving Ukraine's recovery.

From transportation and energy to construction and mine action, women are leading change and helping build a more inclusive future for Ukraine.

#ForAllWomenAndGirls #GenderEquality #WPS #URC2026 #SheDrives

@unwomeneca
@SabineFreizer
@BelenSanzLuq
@NielsAnnen
@GermanyinUA
@KLevchenkoUKR

[UN Women Ukraine @unwomenukraine]

Today, NGO "Numo, Sestry!" held a solidarity action to amplify the voices of civilian women detained by the Russian Federation. For those who have spent years in captivity, it is critically important to know that they have not been forgotten and that efforts to secure their release continue.

💬 "Release of Ukrainian women prisoners of war must become an unconditional priority of state policy. Their safe return is not only a humanitarian issue, but also a matter of national dignity and the state’s responsibility toward its citizens," Liudmyla Huseinova, head of NGO "Numo, Sestry!".

Sustained public attention is essential. Every mention, every publication, and every act of solidarity helps raise awareness of the situation of civilian women in captivity, supports efforts to document human rights violations, and contributes to justice and accountability.

🗣️ Their voices must be heard, and their rights must be protected.
#CRSV

[UN Ukraine @UN_Ukraine]

On the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, we share the story of Iryna Dovhan - a survivor turned advocate @SemaUkraine

🫂Every survivor has the right to support, recovery & justice.

Read: https://t.co/G8VfPzbe1u

#EndRapeInWar #EndCRSV2026

[UN Women Ukraine @unwomenukraine]

🇪🇺🇺🇦 As Ukraine moves closer to the EU, gender equality must be embedded across all policy areas, including agriculture and rural development.
At a UN Women workshop, government officials, civil society representatives, and experts developed recommendations to advance gender-responsive rural policies and strengthen rural women’s participation, access to resources, and leadership🌾
The outcomes will inform a practical guide on gender mainstreaming in Ukraine’s EU accession process.
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Supported by the EU @EUDelegationUA through the Gender Equality Facility project, implemented by @unwomenukrainetogether with the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration @taraskachkaand the Government Commissioner for Gender Policy @KLevchenkoUKR
#EUAccession #GenderEquality #RuralWomen

[UN Women Ukraine @unwomenukraine]

💬 "It is very important to seek support and inspiration, and to keep living. To live, no matter what," says Olha Kremenchutska, an internally displaced woman and We-LEAD project participant in Dnipro.

In Dnipro, a city shelled almost every day, NGO "Stay on Top" runs the We-LEAD project for internally displaced women, women with disabilities, survivors of gender-based violence and women living near the frontline.

Through leadership training, psychosocial support and legal aid, women gain tools to advocate for their rights and rebuild their confidence.

📽️ Watch the video to learn more about the work of NGO "Stay on Top" in Dnipro, supported by UN Women Ukraine and @wphfund.

[UN Women Ukraine @unwomenukraine]

📌 Today, on the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, UN Women Ukraine stands in solidarity with all survivors of conflict-related sexual violence (#CRSV) in #Ukraine and around the world. As Russia’s full-scale invasion continues, survivors of conflict-related sexual violence must remain at the center of recovery and response efforts. They must be heard, represented, and supported.

UN Women in Ukraine partners with survivor networks, women-led organizations, government institutions, UN agencies and international partners to ensure survivors’ rights, needs and priorities remain at the heart of decision-making, recovery and development efforts.

🔗 Full statement: https://t.co/AKVnyozKmw

@UN_Women @unwomeneca
#ForAllWomenAndGirls

[UN Women Ukraine @unwomenukraine]

The Russian Armed Forces launched another large-scale attack on Kyiv and the Kyiv region on 24 May, killing two women and injuring more than 80 people. Many lost their homes, businesses, and livelihoods, while cultural and historical sites were also seriously damaged.
January–April 2026 were deadlier for women and girls than the same period in 2023–2025. In 2025, 27% more women were killed than in 2024.
We share the pain of those who lost their loved ones and wish a full recovery to everyone injured in these horrific attacks. Civilians and civilian infrastructure are protected under international humanitarian law and must never be targeted. #ForAllWomenAndGirls
@SabineFreizer

[UN Women Ukraine @unwomenukraine]

Finland continues to support🤝@unwomenukraine strategic work to advance women’s leadership, economic empowerment, and gender-responsive recovery - ensuring no woman or girl is left behind.

During a visit to @kmda_official, the Finnish delegation discussed gender equality, women’s leadership, and gender-responsive budgeting as a key element of Ukraine’s recovery and a more equal future.

Kiitos for Finland’s continued partnership! 🇫🇮🇺🇦#ForAllWomenAndGirls

@FinlandinUA