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Oksana Shachko

Oksana Shachko was a Ukrainian artist and activist, best known as a founding member of the feminist protest group Femen. Femen is known for using topless protests to draw attention to issues like gender equality, human rights, and political oppression. Shachko was also a talented painter and worked to raise awareness about social injustice. Her activism combined bold visual strategies with a commitment to social change. Sadly, she passed away in 2018, but her legacy continues to influence discussions around activism, feminism, and artistic expression.