NUCDU hosted online meetings in support of the annual World Action "16 Days Against Violence"

On December 7 and December 10, 2020, were held online meetings with higher education students of the faculties of civil defense and rescue forces on the topics: "Combating gender-based violence and discrimination", "Legislation and international standards of gender equality", in the Civil Service of Ukraine for Emergencies situations there is a place for everyone…” and “Know your rights - save yourself”.

Sofia Bogomazova, a specialist on gender equality, acquainted the participants of the meeting with the main directions of state policy to ensure equal rights and opportunities for women and men, analyzed the main provisions of Ukrainian law: "On equal rights and opportunities for women and men"; "On the principles of preventing and combating discrimination in Ukraine"; "On Prevention and Counteraction to Domestic Violence".

The online meeting discussed issues related to the implementation of gender equality and its benefits for the security and defense sector of Ukraine; features of overcoming domestic violence, combating trafficking in human beings, gender-based violence, and ensuring equal rights for women and men; legislation and international standards for gender equality.

Press Service of NUCDU