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 […]
Resilience in the Face of War: The Story of Victoria and Andrii Starynshchak

In January 2024, NY Weekly published a moving feature on the unwavering strength of Ukrainian women in the nuclear sector, highlighting Victoria Starynshchak, a member of WiN Ukraine. Her husband, Andrii Starynshchak, a National Guard officer, was taken captive on February 24, 2022, during the occupation of the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone. The article sheds light […]
Webinar by Margaryta Rayets: “Challenges and Opportunities for Women in Nuclear Energy”

On January 18, 2024, a meaningful pilot webinar titled “Challenges and Opportunities for Women in Nuclear Energy” was held, organized by the President of WiN Ukraine, Margaryta Rayets. She emphasized the vital role of women in the nuclear sector, particularly in the context of today’s pressing challenges such as gender stereotypes, nuclear terrorism, and the […]
WiN Ukraine and the GCCT Strengthen Their Cooperation

We are pleased to announce that WiN Ukraine has entered into a partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the George Kuzmycz Training Center on Physical Protection, Accounting, and Control of Nuclear Material (GCCT). This collaboration opens up new opportunities for nuclear professionals — especially women — in the field. Through this agreement, our […]
MOC was signed between the Ukrainian Nuclear Society (UNS) and WiN Ukraine (Women in Nuclear Ukraine)

⚛ On December 26, 2023, a Memorandum of Cooperation was signed between the Ukrainian Nuclear Society (UkrYAT) and WiN Ukraine (Women in Nuclear Ukraine) with the goal of supporting the development of nuclear energy and industry in Ukraine, promoting innovation in nuclear technologies, addressing environmental and radiation safety issues, and supporting the sector in areas […]
Exciting News: Ukraine’s Radiological Safety Certification Program Has Been Upgraded!

We are pleased to share the incredible outcome of a joint project supported by the Swedish Radiation Safety Authority (SSM) as part of the Memorandum of Cooperation between Women in Nuclear Ukraine (WiN Ukraine) and the State Agency of Ukraine on Exclusion Zone Management. The project focused on enhancing the certification program of the Ukrainian […]