The city of Dnipro hosted the “Women’s Voice: From Idea to Action” Conference and the HORIZONTAL 5.0 Festival, which gathered women leaders of civic organizations, as well as local residents, to discuss new social challenges and support the women’s movement.
The event was made possible through the collaboration of the Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund (UN), the “Pomagayem” Charitable Foundation, the “MARTIN Club” NGO, and UN Women. Thanks to the support of the Rector’s Assistant on Gender Issues, Doctor of Law, Professor, and Honored Lawyer of Ukraine, Larysa NALYVAIKO, the scientific community of DSUIA was represented at the event by Senior Lieutenant of Police Khrystyna DEREVYANKO, Senior Lieutenant of Police Karina PISOTSKA, Major of Police Yuliia TKACH, and Lieutenant Colonel of Police Borys LOGVYNENKO.
During three strategic sessions, DSUIA researchers engaged in dynamic debates and presented key university initiatives, including the Driving School for Persons with Disabilities, sports projects for military veterans, and the Research and Training Laboratory on the Rights of War Victims.
Additionally, on February 2, 2025, the “Women’s Voice: From Idea to Action” Festival took place in Dnipro, featuring participation from DSUIA representatives Major of Police Tetiana BADALOVA (Adjunct of the Department of Criminal Procedure) and Major of Police Yuliia TKACH (Adjunct of the Department of Criminal Law and Criminology).
The festival focused on empowering local women in conflict prevention, crisis response, and peacebuilding. Discussions highlighted women’s rights, career development, family, relationships, and femininity. The program featured panel discussions on:
“Family and Children”
“Women’s Rights”
“Career and Business”
“Femininity, Sexuality, and Relationships”
As a result of the events, key directions for strengthening networking between civic organizations and enhancing cooperation between governmental and non-governmental sectors were developed.
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