Women are key to peace, Oksana’s story

This is the story of Oksana Rusanova, a physics lecturer at the Donetsk University, who had to flee her city due to the conflict. Now she is teaching physics at the Children’s Science Club, where she helps students build robots, conduct experiments, and even build bridges. She also teaches students to solve conflicts and be aspiring leaders.“This positive experience helped me understand that I am capable and gives me strength” – says Oksana.Oksana’s story is a testament that women’s experience, competence, and effectiveness make a key contribution to successful peace efforts. Find more stories like Oksana’s at www.1325.org.ua.This story is a part of the UN Women campaign Women Are Key to Peace realized with the financial support of Norway, Sweden, Canada, Denmark, and the European Union.