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Talking points from the online meeting of Alla Shvets and representatives of the Ukrainian National Women's League of America

"Carrying the Warmth of Hearts Across Borders" — a Project About the Visibility of Ukrainian Women Worldwide This international cultural diplomacy initiative highlights the contributions of Ukrainian women to history, politics, culture, and the global women’s movement. Through lectures, open classes, archival research, and international events in New York, Philadelphia, and Washington, the project revives forgotten names, fosters new connections among women’s organizations, and lays the groundwork for joint research initiatives. The project is implemented with the support of the Ukrainian Women's Fund and in partnership with the Gender Culture Center, the Embassy of Ukraine in the USA, and the Ukrainian National Women's League of America.
By Алла Швець
заголовок лекції та фотокартка Єлизавети Дрентельн

Lecture Notes from "Her Lecture" Series: "Yelyzaveta Drentel’n – the First Female Gynecologist of Kharkiv"

Yelyzaveta Drentel’n (1857–1923) was a physician, educator, and reformer. She was the first to establish modern gynecological care for women in Kharkiv: she founded the "Women's Aid" hospital, ensured year-round patient admission, and provided free treatment for low-income women.Yelyzaveta Serhiivna not only treated patients but also worked to change societal attitudes toward women's health, actively advocating for women's rights and their role in public life.Her contribution remains little known today, but its impact is still tangible.Olha Nikolenko, Doctor of Historical Sciences, Professor at Kharkiv Pedagogical University, and volunteer at the Gender Culture Center, will tell the story of this remarkable woman’s life and work.
By Ольга Ніколаєнко
Participants of the discussion with Ukrainian flag

Summary report of the CSW69 NGO Forum public discussion on Feminist Futures: Rethinking Peace and Security in Eastern Europe/Ukraine

What does security in the 21st century look like when we center the voices of women, LGBTQI+ communities, caregivers, and social justice? During a public discussion at the CSW69 NGO Forum, feminist experts from Ukraine shared alternative visions of recovery and peace: from modernizing the armed forces and advancing energy security to the vital role of grassroots civil society in ensuring livable futures. This summary outlines key insights into why feminism must be central to rebuilding and securing Ukraine — and the region — for all.
By Anna Lysiak and Galyna Kotliuk

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