For sixty years, the European Union has worked tirelessly to defend women’s rights and to empower them to realise their full potential. Gender equality is at the heart of the EU’s Eastern Partnership initiative. It is vital to the individual lives of women as well as men, and essential for long-term democratic development. In its cooperation with Ukraine, the EU is driving real change by strengthening women in business, providing opportunities for quality education and promoting a fair society.
WHAT IS BEING DONE
WOMEN IN BUSINESS
The EU supports women entrepreneurs in Ukraine through the Women in Business programme, which is implemented by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). Support provided by the programme includes business advice, training and mentoring to women-led companies, as well as finance through a dedicated credit line to partner bank Bank Lviv.
Find out how you can take part www.ebrdwomeninbusiness.com
“I have ideas, they have the know-how.” Yulia Alekseeva’s travel agency Zagubor received Women in Business support to develop a new website.
In 2019, 289 women entrepreneurs in Ukraine received loans to a total value of more than €40 million under EU support programmes for SMEs, while 88 received grants worth €750,000. More than 350 benefitted from consultancy services. Turnover among supported companies rose by almost €129 million, and 16,134 new jobs were created as a result of the support.
Women entrepreneurs in Ukraine also have access to a range of other funding and advisory services provided under the EU4Business initiative. Find out more: www.eu4business.eu/ukraine
OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG WOMEN
Erasmus+
Through its Erasmus+ programme, the EU offers young women and men in Ukraine a wide range of exchange opportunities across Europe.
Erasmus+ opportunities include:
Erasmus+ in Ukraine: all your questions answered: https://www.euneighbours.eu/en/east/stay-informed/cards/erasmus-ukraine
EU4Youth
“Thanks to the European Union grant, my revenue rose by at least 30 %!” Anna Movchan received a grant from EU4Youth, enabling her to kick-start her business.
A FAIR SOCIETY
EU4Gender Equality
This regional programme, funded by the European Union across the Eastern Partnership, seeks to strengthen equal rights and opportunities for women and men by shifting social perceptions around gender roles, tackling gender stereotypes and increasing men’s participation in childcare and other domestic responsibilities.
In Ukraine, the project ran a campaign, Fight like a Girl, with 15 videos tackling stereotypes and highlighting different forms of gender-based violence and cybercrimes affecting women and girls.
“I hope this project will reach many women and girls, and will empower them to change their lives.” TV host Oleksandra Gontar was one of the influencers mobilised for Fight like a Girl.
Find out more: EU 4 Gender Equality: Together Against Gender Stereotypes and Gender-Based Violence
Battling domestic violence
The EU Advisory Mission (EUAM) has launched a training for Ukrainian police on combating domestic violence. The training combines theory around stereotypes and legislation, with practical scenario-based exercises, starting from a call to the 102 emergency line, communication with an abuser, all the way to evidence collection and a safety plan for victims.
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