In Lviv, the All-Ukrainian award “Top 100 Women of Ukraine” took place, organized by the media project “Power of Influence,” which honored women who are changing the country during the war.

This year, six members of the All-Ukrainian Trade Union of Defenders of Ukraine received the award in the category “Fight for Rights. Civil Sector.” They are:
– Sofia Cherepanova— Deputy Chairwoman of the All-Ukrainian Trade Union of Defenders of Ukraine, head of the Trade Union’s Women’s Wing;
– Anna Vavdiuka member of the Volyn regional organization of the All-Ukrainian Union of Defenders of Ukraine, founder and director of the rehabilitation center "Academy of Movement" in Lutsk;
– Natalia Bilousa member of the Mykolaiv regional organization of the All-Ukrainian Union of Defenders of Ukraine, a volunteer who regularly visits the front;
– Nataliya Vasyo, partner of the Lviv regional branch of the All-Ukrainian Union of Defenders of Ukraine, a volunteer who regularly assists the Ukrainian army and, in particular, members of our Trade Union at the front;
– Natalia Pysarchuk, partner of the Lviv regional organization of the All-Ukrainian Trade Union of Defenders of Ukraine, a public figure who actively helps union members and supports the activities of the Trade Union;
– Olha Stoyan, partner of the Kyiv regional organization of the All-Ukrainian Union of Defenders of Ukraine, volunteer who, only during the full-scale invasion, has raised over \$15 million in aid and provided more than 330,000 Ukrainian soldiers with tactical clothing and medical supplies.

“I thank every Ukrainian woman who today, in this incredibly difficult time of war, has the courage to live, love, create in Ukraine, work for its good, and also give birth to and raise her children here. However, I want to dedicate my award to the closest men around me. This is my team and the members of the All-Ukrainian Trade Union of Defenders of Ukraine, which is predominantly made up of servicemen and veterans who today are simply holding the line against the occupiers on the front. I also dedicate this award to the men in my family. To my fallen brother David, who in the summer of 2022 gave his life for us. To my brother Artem, who spent 3 years in Russian captivity and did not give up. And also to my husband, who since 2014 has been defending our country in its hottest spots. They are the ones who give me strength not to give up, to fight, and to keep going,” said Sofiya Cherepanova, Deputy Chairwoman of the Trade Union, from the stage.

The All-Ukrainian Trade Union of Defenders of Ukraine congratulates the women on receiving such an honorable award and wishes them to reach new heights on their life journey!