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The peculiarities of war directly impact relationships between people - be it familial, friendly, or with colleagues at work. Stressful situations reveal a person's essence and their true values. Or alter them.
Since the onset of the full-scale invasion, a noticeable surge in divorces and marriages has occurred. Today, even this can be done remotely. It is evident that our perception of time and life has shifted.
Long-distance relationships are always a challenging test for both partners. How a couple navigates it depends on many factors: the level of trust in each other, self-worth[...]
10.04.2023
Every woman who decides to tie her life to military service understands all the possible risks and challenges that may affect her life and, consequently, the life of her family.
Separation from one's children is one of the most challenging trials for both the woman and her children. There's no universal recipe for how to get through this period of separation with the least unpleasant consequences. However, there are certain recommendations that, when taken into account, can somewhat alleviate the negative impact of the separation on both oneself (the mother) and one's child.
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26.03.2023
Dear friends, we regularly emphasize the importance of taking care of your physical and emotional health. Especially in the conditions of war, in which all Ukrainians are now: both in the rear and at the front line. Therefore, today we are starting a cycle of materials on psychology for military personnel and their loved ones to learn to better understand and provide the necessary support to each other. A military psychologist Victoria Kravchenko talks about the most pressing issues and specifications of peoples’ psychological and emotional state at war, exclusively for[...]
19.03.2023
Last week, together with Elbi hilft Ukraine, we completed and handed over to a hospital one of the VETERANKA's large-scale projects - our evacuation ambulance bus that will save the lives of wounded soldiers.
Together with Elbi hilft Ukraine, we repaired, repainted, refitted and delivered the evacuation bus to one of the military hospitals in Kyiv. It is designed to evacuate 7 lying wounded. The bus is equipped with a lung artificial ventilation machine, patient monitors, ultrasound equipment, defibrillator, a refrigerator for storing medicines, and special medical cabinets for the[...]
15.03.2023
The story of Kateryna Pryimak is the story of a student of Drahomanov Pedagogical University, a cultural studies major, who in 2014 chose to join the Ukrainian Volunteer Corps of the Right Sector instead of a master's degree. This is the path from a paramedic of the "Hospitaliers" in the hotspots of Piska, the Butivka mine, to a public activist, co-founder of the Women's Veterans Movement, giving a speech at the UN headquarters. This is the story of a veteran who has successfully fought for equal rights and opportunities for women in the army for 8 years.
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14.03.2023
On March 6, the co-founder of VETERANKA, Kateryna Pryimak, made history as the first representative of the Women Veteran Movement to speak at the 67th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women as part of the official delegation of the Government of Ukraine.
We are proud to have the opportunity to represent our country at such a high level and we are sharing Kateryna's speech with you:
I am a veteran of the Russian-Ukrainian war and a co-founder of the Ukrainian Women Veterans Movement. As early as 2015, when it became clear that the issue of women in the military[...]
09.03.2023
Brand SUPPORT by POUSTOVIT presented collaboration with public organization Women's Veteran Movement. The company released a capsule collection, in which 30% of the profit will be transferred to the needs of women at the front.
The idea of cooperation arose after Lilia Pustovit presented warm green hoodies to the entire movement's volunteer team at the beginning of March. Things became a kind of corporate form: large gatherings, processing of applications and packing of 4,000 boxes for military and civilian aid, production of "Banderiv stripes" during the defense of Kyiv -[...]
30.01.2023
Disclaimer: No, military girls do not "whine" or "complain". And "indulgences" for military servicewomen are a disservice, a hidden danger and a dubious "privilege" for which you will certainly be guilty. This publication is for those who want to better understand why there is so much talk about the specifics of women's service and the problematic trends associated with it.
1. "War is not a man's business"
Usually comes in a set with "not your place", "not your natural calling", etc. Suddenly, experts in genetics, anthropology, biology, anatomy, and ethics converge and tell you where,[...]
28.01.2023
Women's Military Uniform
There is still no concept of a women's military uniform, even though there are already 60,000 women serving in the army and performing combat tasks where functionality is crucial for them.
For some, it may seem like, "Well, what's the difference? Who cares?" But there is indeed a difference because the uniform you wear should be comfortable. Even the nuances in sizes matter, as the smallest women's size starts from one, while the smallest men's size starts from another.
There are several initiatives currently developing a women's military uniform. Our[...]
10.01.2023
Valeriya Radchenko is a mother of two children, has master's degree in psychology, a catering business owner, and a volunteer. Currently, she is a craftswoman in the manufacture of camouflage nets and kikimores at the headquarters of the Women's Veterans Movement. Valeriya says: "Actually, it's not hard work, but it requires responsibility. You can't just weave it and pass it on for the sake of a tick. You have to do your job with full understanding, the best thing is that it really helps."
Valeria also understands the war as a psychologist: "PTSD is our present, so I am ready to bring[...]
13.12.2022