In 1997, a National Plan of Action for the years 1997-2000 was launched by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, aimed at improving the situation of women and expanding their role in society.
1999年，议会通过有关家庭和妇女的国家政策的一般原则宣言，规定加强妇女在国家经济、政治、社会、文化和精神生活中的作用。