Ukrainian female soldiers make up 15% of the army and defend their country on the frontline.
Ukrainian women civilians and members of the Parliament are also actively supporting the defense.
Many anti-war protesters, predominantly women, are taking to the streets across Russia at the risk of being detained.
Anti-war protester
In the hope that the situation deescalates quickly and peace negotiations start without delay, please show your support by joining the anti-war demonstrations, housing refugees (if possible), donating, petitioning political leaders, and sharing verified information on social media.
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Leadership: 🇺🇦 Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya declared herself the national leader (currently in exile) of Belarus and addressed the women of Belarus, Ukraine, and Russia
“Construction is one of those large industries that impacts how we all live, but it really hasn’t caught the wave of fintech and cloud computing, and generally hasn’t been as digitized as other sectors.”
“One of the biggest things that I regret as a renter is all of those longtime rent payments haven’t contributed to my credit score. They have not resulted in any additional perks or benefits or equity-building opportunities. And that’s really one of the biggest pain points that all of the renters now on our platform have — that even if they get a good deal on rent, they feel like it’s money down the drain.”
💸 Arlan Hamilton wants to reroute how startups hire - Arlan Hamilton, the Founding Partner of Backstage Capital, is building Runner, a labor marketplace that connects startups with operations people looking for part-time work. The startup raised a $1.5 million pre-seed round on a SAFE note at an undisclosed valuation.
“There are so many places you can go if you want to learn how to code or if you want to get a job as in the more technical side of things. But where do you go right now if you want to be someone’s right hand, the COO, etc. … it’s sort of an afterthought for most [companies].”
“Women who suffer from menopause and sexual dysfunction require a multi-faceted and individualized approach to health care that takes into account physical symptoms, mental health and personal relationships. We have seen our approach change the lives of thousands of women who have sought out the health care providers at HerMD after years of dismissals and failed treatments.”
“Women in emerging markets need access to holistic healthcare, particularly in the context of infertility, because of the growing prevalence of chronic diseases.”
“I know first-hand just how distressing and isolating infertility and pregnancy loss can be. No one should be left feeling confused, anxious and alone. I passionately believe that access to reliable information and support should be available at every step of the IVF rollercoaster.” - Karen Hanson
