The WIN project is a flagship initiative that has my full support, and embodies the strategic approach that I believe OSCE needs. It is a multi-year project, recognizing that achieving a real sustainable impact takes time and sustained, strategic efforts.
— Helga Maria Schmid, OSCE Secretary General

More than 2,200 beneficiaries have already participated in the “WIN for Women and Men. Strengthening comprehensive security through innovating and networking for gender equality” project activities.

WIN Project update for 2023

Supporting partners working in Ukraine or with Ukrainian women’s organizations

The WIN Project and its implementing partner WICC conducted a rapid needs assessment and established a psycho-social support group for women peacebuilders members of the ‘’ICAN’’ (МОЖУ) network that was established with support of WIN.

Through the Regional Women’s Peace Dialogue Platform, the project provided emergency cash assistance for humanitarian needs of “Mariupol women’s association Berehynia”, NGO “Station Kharkov”, and “Gender Rada” from Ukraine.

With Women Against Violence Europe, the project launched a toolkit on preventing and responding to gender-based violence during the war and in post-war settings.

WIN Project pillars

WIN Project update
on Ukraine activities

Through studies, development of new tools, capacity building, the WIN Project strengthens existing OSCE-supported networks and incubates new networks, focusing on women’s participation and leadership, as well as broader men’s engagement in achieving gender equality.

OSCE Women’s Peace Leadership Programme

Project status

  • 2019 - 2024

  • Eastern Europe, Southeast Europe, South Caucasus, Central Asia

  • EUR 6.2 Million

  • EUR 3.4 Million

  • EUR 2.8 Million