Ukrainian war veterans who fought at Russia’s war in Donbas and the members of the Ukrainian Women Veteran Movement pose for a selfie at the NATO headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, on March 8, 2019. In Ukraine, women make up 14% of all combat-ready military personnel, however, they are under-represented in the peace negotiation process.
Including women in peace negotiations brings better outcomes, according to the United Nations. It generates greater buy-ins, improves team performance and makes peace more durable.
Despite women’s critical role in peacebuilding, they are often left out of political and negotiation processes all around the world. The problem is persistent in Ukraine. But UN Women in Ukraine is determined to change that.
The entity has launched the “Women Are Key to Peace” campaign throughout November to raise awareness of women’s role in peacebuilding through personal stories of women who found effective solutions during Russia’s war in Donbas to help others.
