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“I was injured on my way through a warzone. Now I am advocating for proper body armour for women” – Ukrainian war veteran Natalia Lishchyshena on fighting for recognition and change

Amnesty International·Amnesty International·3 days ago
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Natalia Lishchyshena is a veteran of the Russian-Ukrainian war who now works as a specialist, supporting military personnel and veterans to address legal and social issues, after she was injured by the body armour she was wearing on the way to a warzone.   Despite facing constant setbacks, Natalia has become the first woman in Ukraine to prove the harm standard-issue body armour , designed for men, can cause to the female body, after receiving official recognition from the medical commission.   In this story, she shares why protective equipment needs to be adapted for women in the military.…

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