Diia.Education — Gender-sensitive and non-discriminatory communication in AFU

Gender-sensitive and non-discriminatory communication in AFU.

Educational series on gender equality, discrimination prevention and sensitive and non-discriminatory communication in AFU

Experts: Oleksandra Matviichuk, Kateryna Halushka, Vitalii Lytvyn, +5

In the modern military environment, effective communication based on respect for human rights and the principles of equality is not only ethical, but also a necessary element of professional culture.

This course is aimed at developing an understanding of gender equality, preventing discrimination and developing skills of sensitive and non-discriminatory communication in AFU.

The course program covers the basics of:

human rights
mechanisms for their legislative support
gender aspects of military service
the impact of organizational culture on the working atmosphere.

Special emphasis is placed on issues of discrimination, gender-based violence and effective communication strategies to create a safe and inclusive environment.

This educational series was created by the VETERANKA movement in cooperation with Alinea International, within the framework of the UK Special Defence Advisor Programme and with the support of the British Embassy in Ukraine, for the Diia.Education platform.

Format:

Education series

EKTS:

0.1

Languages:

Ukrainian, English

Topic:

Military Service

For:

for military personnel, for active citizens

Skills:

HARD

Defining and preventing discrimination

Defining and preventing gender-based violence

Defining human rights' violations

Distinguishing sex and gender

Distinguishing the components of organizational culture

Reference to legislation in accordance

SOFT

Improving organizational climate

Usage of the non-discriminatory communication

Program

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What types of human rights exist? Can rights be revoked, and are there rights that a person always retains? We will also explore the idea that expanding minority rights does not limit the opportunities of the majority, but instead makes society more inclusive and successful.

In this video, we will explore how Ukrainian legislation ensures the protection of human rights, particularly within the military sphere. We will discuss the specific challenges related to military service and human rights, as well as the mechanisms available to safeguard these rights.

We will examine the difference between equality and equity — two concepts that are often confused. We will discuss why treating everyone the same does not always lead to fairness, especially when considering historical or social inequalities. Additionally, we will explore how principles of equity can be applied within the military environment.

Invited experts

Oleksandra Matviichuk

Nobel Peace Prize laureate, head of the Center for Civil Liberties

Kateryna Halushka

Veteran, paramedic, volunteer, community manager of the “Come Back Alive” foundation

Vitalii Lytvyn

Hero of Ukraine, major of the National Guard

Anstasiia Melnychenko

Head of the NGO Studena, activist, bullying prevention expery, PhD student at the Institute of Social and Political Psychology and the University of Turku