Petition against sexual harassment

A strong and professional army can only exist with respect for personal boundaries and human dignity. Therefore, the systematic counteraction to sexual harassment and gender-based violence in the military sphere should finally take place.

Currently, the Ukrainian army has one of the highest rates of enlisted women — more than 62,000 served in the army alongside men, but sexual harassment issues in the military remain unresolved. It is important to note that not only women suffer from sexual harassment, but also men.

According to the “Monitoring of recommendations and research results from the “Invisible Battalion” cycle”,  sexual harassment cases in the military are recorded by hotlines of public organizations, such as the All-Ukrainian public organization “Legal Hundred”, the Association of Women Lawyers of Ukraine “YurFem”, “La Strada – Ukraine “. Also, the study showed that sexual harassment can become a reason for the victim’s dismissal from the ranks of the Armed Forces — that is, it causes the loss of qualified personnel.

Our joint task is to protect the lives of servicemen and women from insults, condemnation and bullying while fulfilling their duty to protect Ukraine. That is why we urge you to support the petition against sexual harassment and gender-based violence in military service.

Your signature will save those who protect us every day.