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What began as a campaign about the gender pay gap grew into a two-year effort to advance women’s economic empowerment, reaching more than 35 million people across Ukraine.

A virtual edition of the Shadowing Programme will take place from 24 October to 24 November 2026.

The launch of the campaign is timed to coincide with the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and the global initiative “16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence”, which takes place annually from 25 November to 10 December. Its aim is to raise awareness and combat all forms of violence.

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A virtual edition of the Shadowing Programme will take place from 24 October to 24 November 2025.

The Young Leaders for the SDGs initiative recognizes exceptional young people who are leading efforts to support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

From educational videos on national railway trains and immense mall screens to in-depth discussions with opinion leaders: UNESCO has raised awareness among 12 million Ukrainians about the importance of verified information and enhanced their critical thinking skills.

Every year, on November 25, the global campaign “16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence” begins. Its goal is to draw attention to the issue and call for action to eliminate all forms of gender-based violence.

The campaign that began on September 18, 2024, coinciding with International Equal Pay Day, and continued until the end of the year, focuses on challenging gender stereotypes and discrimination in professional development, ultimately aiming to achieve equal pay in Ukraine.

ActNow is the United Nations campaign to inspire people to act for the Sustainable Development Goals.

UNESCO and NGO 'Museum of Contemporary Art' are launching an open call for project proposals, to encourage the continuation of artistic creation and access to cultural life in Ukraine.

Help us shape the UN’s strategy for Ukraine for 2023-2027 – fill in a short (5 min) survey assessing key country’s development challenges and opportunities, as well as the UN’s role in Ukraine’s sustainable development process.

On 1 October 2020, under the theme, “Accelerating the realization of gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls,” the UN General Assembly will convene a High-Level meeting on the 25th anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women.