UDS participated in the seminar "Gender Aspects in Mine Action"

The event was organized by the OSCE Support Programme for Ukraine in cooperation with the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine, with the participation of representatives of the central government, international organizations, and mine action operators.

Anna Synkevych, Head of the Organizational Department, represented UDS at the seminar.

OSCE Gender Advisor Paul Freely emphasized the importance of gender aspects in mine action and the impact of gender roles and relations on the effectiveness and inclusivity of mine action operations. He also provided an overview of international recommendations and current Ukrainian legislation regarding gender aspects and prioritization in mine action.

UDS creates equal opportunities for women in demining teams!

We remind you that 30% of UDS employees are women, which meets European standards.