On May 6–7 during a working visit to the OSCE headquarters in Vienna, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Mariana Betsa took part in the Conference on Gender Equality hosted by the OSCE Chairpersonship of Finland.

In her opening remarks, Mariana Betsa emphasized Ukraine’s unwavering commitment to the principles of gender equality: "Despite the unprecedented challenges posed by Russia’s full-scale war of aggression, Ukraine remains steadfast in advancing gender equality, the full empowerment of women, and their leadership across all realms of public life — including peace and security, in line with the highest international standards".

During the special session “Amplifying Women’s Voices from Ukraine”, the Deputy Minister underscored that Ukrainian women are demonstrating exceptional courage, resilience, and leadership amid war. Women actively participate in social and political life, join humanitarian initiatives, defend Ukraine on the frontlines, and contribute to recovery of the country.

Deputy Minister Betsa held meetings with the OSCE senior officials, including Secretary General Feridun H. Sinirlioğlu, Representative on Freedom of the Media Jan Braathu, High Commissioner on National Minorities Christophe Kamp, and Director of the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights Maria Telalian.

In her discussions, the Ukrainian diplomat emphasized the importance of the OSCE’s continued active role in documenting Russian war crimes and gross human rights violations in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine. She also urged the OSCE to join the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children. The parties agreed on the importance of further consolidation of international efforts to ensure accountability for Russia's crime of aggression and war crimes.

OSCE senior officials reaffirmed their unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders, and expressed readiness to continue efforts within their mandates to restore comprehensive, just, and lasting peace in Ukraine.

Mariana Betsa and OSCE Secretary General Feridun H. Sinirlioğlu coordinated efforts aimed at securing the release of OSCE staff unlawfully detained by Russia for over three years.

During her meeting with Yuko Yasunaga, UNIDO Deputy Director General, special attention was given to Ukraine’s recovery efforts, particularly support for the projects aimed at prosthetics production and the economic reintegration of veterans. Mariana Betsa expressed gratitude for UNIDO’s leadership in implementing the Green Recovery Program for Ukraine’s industry and expressed the expectation for the prompt opening of UNIDO program office in Ukraine as an important step toward further cooperation.

In meetings with Laura Rissanen, State Secretary of Ministry of Social Affairs and Health of Finland, and Regina Rus, Director General for International Cultural Affairs of the Foreign Ministry of Austria, Mariana Betsa expressed gratitude for their support of Ukraine in the humanitarian, social, and cultural spheres.