The adoption of the law on social partnerships will be (and we hope it happens soon) a step towards equality and tolerance for the LGBTIQ+ military. This corresponds to modern standards of human rights and Ukraine's obligations to the international community.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD for short) does not occur in everyone who has experienced a traumatic event (war, disasters, terrorist attacks, anti-social acts) or witnessed it. Approximately 20% of the population is prone to PTSD symptoms.
Our partner - The Network of Psychological Rehabilitation Centers «TMS Rehabilitation» wrote an article about how to cope with the loss of a loved one. We want to share these valuable tips with you.
The war in Ukraine has been going for almost 10 years. It is the extended period of living under constant stress, tension, anxiety, disappointment, sadness from losses, and short-term euphoria from victories on the battlefield.
According to a survey conducted during the last "Happy Hours" club meeting, 32% of military personnel are concerned that they won't be able to find a job after their service. Approximately half of the military personnel, after returning to civilian life, contemplate retraining, acquiring new skills, and pursuing employment in a completely different field.
Kostyantyn Tatarkin from the Social Organization “Space of Opportunities” during the regional veterans’ forum in Cherkasy tried not only to voice the problems, but to find solutions for them.
Hiring a veteran should be driven by the employer's best interests rather than simply fulfilling a charitable act or meeting a quota.
With the support of the "Ukrainian Veterans Fund," an extensive study was conducted to examine discrimination within the Armed Forces, particularly concerning various social groups such as national minorities, women, former convicted veterans, and members of the LGBT community.
The Ukrainian Veterans Foundation, affiliated with the Ministry of Veterans Affairs, recently published the results of its study titled "Veterans' Needs." This is the first comprehensive study conducted in Ukraine since 2014, analyzing the needs and demands of veterans and active military personnel.
If you need an employee with high resilience, teamwork skills, a goal-oriented mindset, the ability to work in stressful conditions, and a creative approach to problem-solving, a veteran may be exactly who you are looking for. It is also important to remember the social responsibility of the business and the opportunity to contribute to the reintegration of veterans into civilian life and their integration into society.
Our challenging wartime has become a measure of humanity, mercy, and love for others, embodied in simple but deep words and actions - the question "How are you?" and a strong hug.