Ukraine’s identity has always been multifaceted—defined by a complex history of resistance, tradition and renewal. Amidst war and social transformation, the question of gender equality occupies a pivotal, if sometimes understated, space in the national conversation. The last decade, and particularly the years since the full-scale Russian invasion in 2022, have witnessed a quiet evolution in gender dynamics. While women and men stand shoulder to shoulder in defending the state, disparities in sta