We have a lot in common with the people of the Balkans — the pain of war and the resilience to overcome this pain, — Kira Rudik during a speech for young female politicians
he experience of other countries that have gone through war helps Ukrainian women to overcome current challenges. It also inspires us to work together on the development of democracy. A Ukrainian MP, the leader of the «Golos» party, and Vice President of ALDE Kira Rudik emphasized this during a conversation with participants of the Balkanska Zenska Akademija program for young female politicians. "We have a lot in common — the pain of war and the resilience to overcome this pain. We talked about how nations experience the consequences of military conflicts, how democracy requires constant struggle, and what role women's leadership plays in this struggle. Because the advance of mature societies takes place through female mentorship, mutual support, constant learning, examples, stories, and experience" According to Kira Rudik, these conversations were challenging, but they are essential, both for Ukrainian women and for representatives of the Balkans. "War with all its attributes is well known to the people of the Balkans, so the conversation with the women participants of the program for young politicians Balkanska Zenska Akademija seemed very painful but important. We understand that moving forward is possible thanks to female leadership"
