UDS emphasized the development of training programs for women in demining during a meeting with UN Women Ukraine

Today, representatives of UN Women, led by Jolie Assen, Programme Specialist on Women, Peace and Security and Programme Manager at UN Women Ukraine, visited the UDS headquarters in Kyiv and met with the company’s leadership.

During the visit, UN Women representatives were introduced to UDS activities, the company’s team, and the work of humanitarian demining units.

Special attention was given to expanding the role of women in mine action.

UDS leadership emphasized the importance of developing training programs for women, including training in UAV operation and preparing women as operators of mechanized demining machines. This will contribute to their greater involvement in the use of modern humanitarian demining technologies.

The parties also discussed prospects for cooperation aimed at promoting gender equality, supporting the professional development of female specialists, and implementing gender-responsive approaches in humanitarian demining.

About UN Women. UN Women is the United Nations entity dedicated to promoting gender equality and the empowerment of women, supporting partners in implementing programs in the areas of peace, security, and recovery.

UDS is a participant of the UN Global Compact in Ukraine and adheres to the principles of responsible business conduct, sustainable development, and gender equality.

UDS has implemented policies on gender equality and the prevention of violence and sexual exploitation, and follows the UNHCR Code of Conduct and the highest ethical standards.

Currently, women make up 30% of the UDS workforce and serve in various roles, including team leaders, deminers, UAV operators, and paramedics. This reflects UDS’s systematic approach to ensuring equal opportunities for both women and men.