Representatives of the Association of Ukrainian Ambassadors took part in the forum on gender equality in defense

Representatives of the Association of Women Ambassadors of Ukraine took part in a very important event – the Forum “Gender Equality in Defense – Through Justice and Human Dignity”, organized within the framework of the UK Special Adviser on Defense.

The Forum brought together key players in the security and defense sector, international partners, parliamentarians, civil society activists and the military to discuss:
– Challenges to gender equality in the Armed Forces of Ukraine
– Strategies to combat discrimination and gender-based violence
– Strengthening the role of women in decision-making
– Material support for servicewomen
– Inclusiveness for all groups of society.

Speakers from Ukraine and the United Kingdom shared their experience, successful cases, and proposed concrete steps to implement a human-centered, gender-sensitive approach in the defense system.
The information gained and contacts established during the forum will help the Association of Women Ambassadors of Ukraine in formulating proposals for state policy, developing advocacy campaigns, and raising public awareness of the importance of gender mainstreaming in the security and defense sector.

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