Russia’s war against Ukraine has brought increased attention to the risk posed to combat effectiveness and the lives of women from inadequate military equipment.
Last week at NATO HQ the exhibition of Ukrainian NGO Arm Women Now showcasing the importance of the military adaptation to gender specifics was opened.
“After decades of efforts to integrate gender perspectives into the armed forces, the lack of uniforms and military equipment specifically designed to meet women’s needs remains a significant issue in many countries,” Irene Fellin, the NATO Secretary General’s Special Representative for Women, Peace and Security, said in her opening address. “This exhibition underscores our dedication to translating the principles of the women, peace, and security agenda into concrete actions, lifting barriers to women's full, equal, safe and meaningful participation in peace and security, as stated in our new WPS policy, to be endorsed at the upcoming NATO Summit in Washington," she added.
The opening ceremony was also addressed by the U.S. Permanent Representative to NATO Ambassador Julianne Smith, the Deputy Chair of NATO Military Committee Lieutenant General Andrew Rohling, and Founder of #ArmWomenNow and Member of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Iryna Nykorak.
This project aims to advance equality, dignity and respect for women in the security and defence sector. #ArmWomenNow is a leader in designing and producing uniforms, body armour and other non-lethal military equipment specifically designed around women anthropometric data and delivered free of charge to thousands of Ukrainian servicewomen.
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