Ukrainian and international leaders are gathering in London this month for a summit to generate critical support for Ukraine’s economic and social recovery. Placing gender equality and women’s meaningful participation at the forefront of these efforts is key to success.
Author: Jess Keller
Jess Keller manages development and execution of all programming and special projects for the Institute. She also manages GIWPS’ Afghanistan portfolio and humanitarian response operations, and advances policy development, advocacy strategy and stakeholder engagement. Previously, Keller worked with West End Strategy Team, J Street U and in the U.S. Senate, where she promoted gender-responsive legislation and human rights. She has also worked with refugee nonprofits in Greece and Denmark to provide training and educational services to women and girls. Jess holds a bachelor's degree in government from Georgetown University, where she graduated summa cum laude, and is a member of the Phi Beta Kappa Society.
Women Are Necessary for Ukraine’s Relief, Recovery and Reconstruction
Women are not only essential to the emergency response, but to Ukraine’s successful post-war recovery and reconstruction, democratic progress and E.U. integration. However, they are largely absent from formal decision-making platforms on deescalation, conflict mitigation and relief and recovery.
Women’s participation in the design and implementation of Ukraine’s recovery programs is critical to maximize the effectiveness of the reconstruction process, take into account differentiated needs, and bolster post-conflict development.