Women in Nuclear Ukraine held the industry award ceremony “Women in Nuclear Energy of Ukraine” 2026
On April 25, WiN Ukraine hosted the third national Women in Nuclear Award 2026 ceremony — the industry award “Women in Nuclear Energy of Ukraine”, established within the WiN Awards initiative to recognize women’s contributions to the development of nuclear energy, nuclear and radiation safety, science, education, radioactive waste management, and international cooperation. This year, […]
Nadiia Chyzhyk Appointed Vice President of WiN Ukraine
Women in Nuclear Ukraine is pleased to announce the appointment of its new Vice President, Nadiia Chyzhyk, an expert in public policy on radioactive waste management. Nadiia Chyzhyk serves as Deputy Head of the Department for State Policy in Radioactive Waste Management at the State Agency of Ukraine on Exclusion Zone Management (SAUEZM). Her primary […]
WiN Ukraine Celebrates Its 5th Anniversary: A New Chapter of Growth and Inspiration
On 4 October 2025, WiN Ukraine held its General Assembly under the leadership of its newly elected President, Alona Zavorotnia. The meeting marked another important milestone in the development of the community of women working in the nuclear sector. During the Assembly, members discussed key organisational matters, including structural changes and the appointment of Vice […]
Alona Zavorotnia is the new President of WiN Ukraine
Women in Nuclear Ukraine announces the appointment of its new President – Alona Zavorotnia, a control systems engineer at the Thermal Automation and Instrumentation Department of the South Ukraine Nuclear Power Plant. Her journey with WiN Ukraine began in 2021, when the organization, together with SE “NNEGC Energoatom”, held a large-scale seminar “Professional Development of […]
WiN Ukraine Representatives Participated in the WiN Global Conference 2025 in London
From 14 to 18 July, London hosted the annual WiN Global Conference, bringing together more than 800 participants from over 50 countries worldwide. Among the delegates were representatives of WiN Ukraine, who joined key events, sessions, and international exchanges of experience in the fields of nuclear energy and the advancement of women’s leadership in the […]
WiN Ukraine Club: Offline Meeting and “Talkovyto” Podcast Recording
On March 29, a vibrant offline gathering of the WiN Ukraine Club took place — a platform for the professional development of women working in the nuclear energy sector. The event brought together experts from across the industry for meaningful conversation, networking, and inspiration. A highlight of the meeting was the recording of a new […]
The Resilience of Women in Ukraine’s Nuclear Energy Sector
The 20th edition of the European Union CBRN Centres of Excellence Newsletter — a publication dedicated to Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) risk mitigation — featured an article highlighting the resilience of Ukrainian women in the nuclear field. The authors of the article are Margaryta Rayets, President of WiN Ukraine, and Renata Iaresko, Director […]
The Ukrainian delegation, led by WiN Ukraine, successfully completed a two-day course on knowledge security, research verification, and cybersecurity
Representatives from enterprises within Ukraine’s nuclear and energy sectors participated in the training on knowledge security, research verification, and cybersecurity. This course was developed by the International Science and Technology Center (ISTC) in collaboration with Coalescion as part of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Program, with contributions from scientists at the U.S. Department of State’s Office of […]
Ukrainian Women in Nuclear Sector Take Part in Cybersecurity Seminar in Germany
Aliona Zavorotnia, software engineer at the Thermal Automation and Measurement Workshop of the South Ukraine Nuclear Power Plant, and Alla Matvienko, lead engineer in the Department for Physical Protection of Nuclear Installations and Materials, Special Inspections, and Crisis Management at Energoatom, participated in a three-day seminar for women professionals in cybersecurity within Ukraine’s nuclear sector. […]
Women of WiN Ukraine Participate in International Seminar on Post-Occupation Nuclear Safety at Zaporizhzhia NPP
On March 12, the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), in partnership with the Government of Canada, hosted a seminar in Vienna to discuss nuclear safety and security following a potential de-occupation of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) in Ukraine. Among the participants was a Ukrainian delegation that included representatives of WiN Ukraine: President Margaryta […]