Today, Ukraine faced yet another brutal and senseless attack. One of the largest children's hospitals in Ukraine has been destroyed, along with a private maternity hospital and several apartment buildings across the country. Children, women, doctors, and civilians are all under attack. The death toll is rising, and the images of sick children with their mothers amid the ruins are heart-wrenching. This cruelty and horror must be condemned.

No one can look at these images and find any justification. It is a crime, and any silence in response is also a crime. As Women on Boards Ukraine, we call on the international community to hashtag#StandwithUkraine and unite in condemning these atrocities.

The cruelty of the war on Ukraine is a horrific illustration of the need for international pressure, strength, unity, and decisiveness to make a difference. We all strive to make the world better, more equal, safer, greener, and more responsible. There are so many things still to improve, but nothing can be achieved while wars persist. Wars must stop, and war crimes must be prosecuted.

We urge everyone, all our partners and all our members, to raise their voices, demand action, and act in support of Ukraine.