EI
Enlightening Initiative
NGO · Ukraine · est. 2008
Vigdís Prize 2026 — Supporting Materials
Third-party institutional publications
Self-Defense Success Story — Zaporizhzhia
Success story of a self-defense course participant, delivered by NGO Enlightening Initiative with WPHF funding.
UN Women Ukraine
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Self-Defense Empowerment Programme
Publication on the self-defense empowerment programme for women and girls implemented by Enlightening Initiative.
UN Women Ukraine
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Strengthening Women's Voices in Peace & Security
Featuring Anna Harus, CEO of Enlightening Initiative, at the 2024 Regional Women, Peace and Security Open Day.
UN DPPA
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Programme resources
Self-Defense Video Course for Women
Freely accessible 8-session online course — a permanent public resource extending the methodology beyond geographic boundaries.
YouTube · 8 episodes
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Women Empowerment and GBV Prevention Program Video Testimonials
Video testimonials from programme participants and beneficiaries sharing their experiences of empowerment, safety and personal transformation.
YouTube · 43 episodes · 1M+ views
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