Women are among the Ukrainian civilians taking up arms to defend their country. On this #InternationalWomensDay, makeup artist Alona Bushynska tells us why she decided to stay and fight. Also see: https://globalnews.ca/news/8663248/residents-fortify-lviv-ukraine-russian-attack/ | Global News

Three years into Russia’s full-scale invasion of #Ukraine has pushed an entire generation of Ukrainian women backwards: ❗ heightened exposure to gender-based violence ❗ rising unemployment ❗ decreased decision-making power ❗ greater domestic burdens More than ever, we need women’s full engagement to rebuild a gender-equal society in Ukraine. We call for investment on women’s empowerment and #GenderEquality in all recovery and development efforts. 🔗 Full press release: http://unwo.men/obsS50V53S

On this International Women's Day, we celebrate the incredible women of Ukraine. In the face of war, they stand strong together, united in resilience and hope as they resist Russia's aggression. Video: Getty Images | The Kyiv Independent