With war raging in Europe after 70+ years of peace, this International Women’s Day is a time to acknowledge the courage, intellect and grit of the array of extraordinary women in key roles every aspect of this conflict. From the women fleeing the violence in Ukraine with their children and families, to those on the front lines, or bringing us their stories on the ground as journalists, to the geopolitical leaders managing the crisis, there are many women playing pivotal roles in this crisis. In commemoration of International Women’s Day 2022, here are some of these extraordinary women making history today, who will help determine what tomorrow looks like, both in Ukraine and around the world:· Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, U. S. Representative to the United Nations (pictured above): Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield is the leading U. S. voice at the United Nations pressuring the world body, day after day, night after night, to hold Russia accountable for the atrocities its leader is waging against the innocent civilians in the independent, democratic Ukraine. A highly-skilled and experienced diplomat, she nonetheless does not speak in diplomatic code. She tells it like it is and stands for the American and democratic values of peace, freedom, human rights and women’s rights.“By the grace of God, the world narrowly averted a nuclear catastrophe last night. We all waited to exhale as we watched the horrific situation unfold in real time,” the Ambassador told the United Nations Security Council in an emergency meeting after Russia attacked and seized the largest nuclear plant in Ukraine and Europe.“Over the past nine days, we have witnessed the devastating impacts of President Putin’s war of choice on the Ukrainian people. Yesterday, the UN reported that Russia’s invasion had turned half a million children into refugees. Russia has killed thousands of Ukrainians – and sacrificed thousands more Russian soldiers’ lives in the process. Russia is destroying critical infrastructure which is denying people drinking water to stay alive and gas to keep people from freezing to death in the middle of winter…. A hundred forty-one nations across the world have called loudly and clearly on President Putin to stop this brutal, unjustified, unprovoked attack. Not only has he not listened, we’ve just witnessed a dangerous new escalation that represents a dire threat to all of Europe and the world.”· Ambassador Oksana Markarova, Ukraine’s Ambassador to the United Nations, who has steadfastly defended her country and advocated for more and more military, financial and humanitarian support for her besieged people. Like her boss, Ukraine President Zelenskyy, she has been adept at using all forms of media to rally the international community to Ukraine’s aid, while also working the levers of geopolitical power.“I think Ukrainians have shown to all the world that we're not going to stop and we're not going to surrender. And we will defend our homes….
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