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UNDP Ukraine Gender Equality Strategy 2025–2029
Introduction
We aim to make Ukraine’s recovery truly inclusive and equitable for all. Our gender equality strategy shows how UNDP integrates gender equality and women’s empowerment across governance, economy, energy, and environment.
Why It Matters
The war has transformed the roles of women and men in Ukrainian society. Women have taken on more community leadership but face double workloads and limited opportunities. Men experience trauma, injuries, and challenges when reintegrating into civilian life.
Gender equality is the key to a fair, resilient, and secure recovery.
Our Approach
We apply a gender-transformative approach — not only recognising differences between women and men, but changing the systems that create inequality.
Our Three Programme Priorities
Partnerships
We collaborate with government, local communities, civil society, the private sector, and international partners. Key partners include the Ministry of Social Policy, Ministry of Veterans Affairs, Ministry of Economy, Ministry of Energy, UN Women, UNHCR, IOM, the EU, SIDA, GIZ, and others.
Institutional Transformation within UNDP
Equality begins from within. UNDP Ukraine is implementing a system of accountability for gender results, establishing a Gender Focal Team, and delivering regular gender training for its staff.
We aim for our projects to deliver gender results (GEN2/GEN3).
What are UNDP Gender Markers?
- GEN0 – Gender not considered.
- GEN1 – Gender partially considered.
- GEN2 – Clear gender equality objective and impact.
- GEN3 – Fully dedicated to gender equality.