War's impact on Ukrainian women and children

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In this new episode of this special series of our podcast, Daryna, a 17-year-old student from central Ukraine, talked with us about the impact of Russia's aggression on Ukrainian women and children, that are particularly vulnerable to violence. Instagram page of the organization «Women's League», where we disseminate information about Russian crimes against women and children: https://www.instagram.com/womensleagueukraine/ The official website of Ukraine, where you can find verified information about the war and ways to help Ukraine: https://war.ukraine.ua/  Come Back Alive Foundation: https://www.comebackalive.in.ua/  National Bank of Ukraine: https://bank.gov.ua/en/  Feel the Ukrainian bravery through music:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6r6uKM0zL9ymUBVtNGmWrh?si=DtzE1VV8QSWeFKqSWc8uRA&utm_source=native-share-menu  Daryna Lynnyk is a high school student, who studies languages and history with passion. Daryna organised 5 different projects in her local community on such topics as ecology, feminism and media literacy. So, it’s not surprising, that she became the president of the league of high school students of the Cherkasy region in May 2021. Also, Daryna makes research work about symbols of Trypillian culture. Her mission is to strengthen civil society in Ukraine, that is why she is passionate about creating projects with and for young people. Maria Pia Napoletano is the EU YEAs Coordinator. She’s been working with young people since 2016, taking part in Erasmus+ project and organising local grassroots activities.   As for other activities, in 2017 she took part in the WFD of the CoE, and in 2018 she was selected as the Youth Representative for Italy in the 35th Session of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities. In 2019, she organized a TEDx and in 2021, she graduated Summa cum Laude in Business Administration at Federico II University. Currently, she is working at the University in Naples, and coordinating YEAs.