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Protest Against Political Prostitution

January 2010

Location: Kyiv, Ukraine

FEMEN activists, dressed as prostitutes, protested outside the Central Election Commission, highlighting what they called “political prostitution” and crude populism during the election campaign.

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Protest Against Election Manipulation

February 2010

Location: Kyiv, Ukraine

FEMEN members protested against the manipulation of the democratic system during the Ukrainian presidential election. The signs they held read “The War Begins Here” and “Stop Raping the Country.”

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Protest “Ukraine is Not Alina”

May 2010

Location: Kyiv, Ukraine

FEMEN held a protest against the visit of Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin to Ukraine, using the slogan “Ukraine is Not Alina” to criticize his influence over the country.

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Protest Against the Saudi Arabian Driving Ban for Women

June 2010

Location: Kyiv, Ukraine

: FEMEN organized a protest outside the Saudi Arabian Embassy in Kyiv against the driving ban for women in Saudi Arabia. The activists held signs with slogans such as “Cars for Women, Camels for Men.”

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Protest Against SSU Inaction

June 2010

Location: Kyiv, Ukraine

FEMEN organized a protest outside the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) building, calling on the public to protect FEMEN activists from illegal pressure by law enforcement agencies. Initially planned as a satirical protest against censorship and media monopolization under SBU head Valeriy Khoroshkovskyi, the event turned into a direct plea for protection after FEMEN members experienced threats to their safety. Activists held signs reading “Freedom for Protests,” “Stop Censorship,” and “Hands Off, Bitches” to denounce the intimidation and harassment they faced. The protest was marked by concerns for the safety of FEMEN members, who feared for their lives following a confrontation with unidentified law enforcement agents.

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Protest Against Hot Water Supply Issues

July 2010

Location: Kyiv, Ukraine

FEMEN activists protested against the regular summer shut-off of hot water in Kyiv. This topless protest aimed to draw attention to the need for a consistent hot water supply in the city.

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“IZYDI!” Protest Against the Moscow Patriarchate

July 2010

Location: Kyiv, Ukraine

FEMEN held a protest on Sofiivska Square in Kyiv under the slogan “IZYDI!” (Begone!) against the anti-Ukrainian policies of the Moscow Patriarchate, led by Patriarch Kirill. This protest was directed at the perceived interference of the Moscow Patriarchate in Ukrainian religious and political affairs.

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Protest Against SSU Inaction

August 2010

Location: Kyiv, Ukraine

FEMEN organized a topless protest outside the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) headquarters to express their outrage at the SBU’s formal and dismissive approach to investigating the harassment of FEMEN activists. An activist, topless and holding a hammer, stood in front of the building with the message “Zabili!” (“Ignored!”) written on her chest, symbolizing their frustration with the investigation being dismissed as a mere formality.

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Protest Against the Expected Execution of Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani in Iran

November 2010

Location: Kyiv, Ukraine

FEMEN protested outside the Iranian Embassy in Kyiv against the expected stoning execution of Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani, who was accused of adultery. They demanded the expulsion of the Iranian ambassador from Ukraine.

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Protest Against Ukrainian Prime Minister Mykola Azarov

December, 2010

Location: Kyiv, Ukraine

FEMEN organized a protest during which activists symbolically urinated on posters of male government officials from Prime Minister Mykola Azarov’s cabinet, protesting the lack of female representation in the government.

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Protest Against Mykola Azarov (“Bloodsucker” and Cake)

December 2010

Location: Kyiv, Ukraine

FEMEN activists staged a protest where they presented a symbolic “bloodsucker” and cake to Prime Minister Mykola Azarov, criticizing his government for “sucking the life” out of the Ukrainian people. This action was part of their ongoing campaign against his administration.