Women Leaders for Ukraine

EU Legislative Interests

1. The EU Strategy for Gender Equality. 2. The EU Gender Action Plan III, especially women's empowerment in EU external action, in areas such as conflict zones, humanitarian aid, and development cooperation. It aligns with our work in supporting Ukrainian women and promoting gender-sensitive approaches in post-conflict recovery. 3. Directive on Work-Life Balance for Parents and Carers 4. Directive on Gender Balance on Corporate Boards Additional: 5. Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP): Advocate for integrating gender perspectives in EU foreign policy, especially in conflict resolution and peacebuilding.

Communication Activities

1. On the occasion of the European Gender Equality Week, we are organasing the Women Leaders United Summit dedicated to the topic “A Pathway to a Peaceful and Prosperous Europe”. The event will take place with the official support of the Office of Vice-President of the European Parliament. This event aims to discuss critical topics and possible solutions to address these challenges through the prism of Women’s Participation and Leadership in Peacemaking, Security, Innovation, and Sustainable Economic growth. 2. "Women Leaders for Ukraine" Survey: In cooperation with the Institute of Sociology of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Women for Ukraine (W4U) conducted a survey titled "Women of Ukraine during the War," focusing on the experiences of women during the ongoing conflict. This research contributes valuable data to discussions about gender equality, women’s rights, and the impact of war on women. We plan to share the survey results with EU policymakers and institutions, contributing to the evidence base for EU actions and legislative efforts related to gender equality in conflict zones, as outlined in the EU Gender Action Plan III. 3. Mentorship Program for Women Professionals: This program connects experienced female leaders with young Ukrainian women professionals, helping them build skills and networks in various sectors. The mentorship program aims to enhance the participation of women in leadership roles and decision-making, supporting the objectives of the EU Strategy for Gender Equality and within the Directive on Gender Balance on Corporate Boards. Planned Communication Activities: Organizing webinars, workshops, and public events to teach and empower woman to achieve high-level positions in the future. 4. Awareness Program on EU Gender Policies for Ukrainian Women Women for Ukraine is developing an educational program to inform Ukrainian women about the European Union’s gender equality policies. This program will include an analysis of existing EU policies, such as the EU Gender Equality Strategy and the EU Gender Action Plan III, and how these can be adapted to the Ukrainian context as the country moves toward EU membership. The goal is to enhance awareness among Ukrainian women of their rights, opportunities, and the tools available to them as Ukraine progresses on its EU integration path. 5. Campaign for Promoting Gender-Sensitive Post-Conflict Policies We plan to launch a campaign focused on integrating gender-sensitive approaches into the EU’s post-conflict policies regarding Ukraine. The campaign will emphasize supporting women in rebuilding the country, including their involvement in decision-making and peacebuilding processes. It will include (1) Developing position papers with recommendations for the EU on integrating gender-sensitive approaches into its assistance to Ukraine. (2) Sending open letters to Members of the European Parliament and EU officials to advocate for these recommendations. (3) Organizing roundtables and meetings with EU representatives to discuss gender-sensitive policy approaches.

Interests Represented

Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members

Member Of

The organization is not a member of any other associations and federations.

Organisation Members

1. Association of Sustainable Development Experts (ASDE) - https://asde.com.ua/en 2. HealthRight - https://healthright.org 3. Board Business - https://board.business 4. MIM-Kyiv Business School - https://mim.kyiv.ua/en 5. ICF Ukraine Chapter - https://www.icf-ukraine.org

Additional Information

Our organization operates entirely on a volunteer basis, with all members contributing their time and expertise without financial compensation. As a relatively new initiative, *Women Leaders for Ukraine* is a global community that unites accomplished women leaders from business, political, and public sectors to create a powerful network for advocacy, collaboration, and empowerment. This structure allows us to focus on impact rather than financial resources.