One line
Not in Whispers is a Ukrainian non-governmental organisation advancing evidence-based sexuality education and preventing violence.
For the media
Press kit
Resources for journalists and partners: information about the organisation, logos, team profiles and photos.
Everything you need to write about us, on one page - no registration, no email needed. If something is missing, write to us and we will add it.
Updated: 2 September 2026
About the organisation
Boilerplate in three lengths
Copy the one that fits your format: a line for a caption, a paragraph for a fact box, the full version for a feature.
Paragraph
Not in Whispers is a non-governmental organisation that expands access to evidence-based sexuality education, works to prevent violence, develops psychological and psychosexual support, and drives systemic change in communities. We speak openly about the body, boundaries, consent, relationships and safety, so that people of all ages have the knowledge to make responsible decisions, can recognise risks and know where to turn for support.
Full
Not in Whispers began long before its official registration - with educational meetings, conversations with children, teenagers, parents and professionals, and a need for a space where sexuality, safety, boundaries and relationships could be discussed openly and without stigma. Over more than two years this work grew into dozens of educational and public events, new partnerships and joint initiatives. On 30 December 2025, Not in Whispers became a registered non-governmental organisation - not the beginning of its work, but its next stage: the ability to build long-term programmes, expand partnerships and drive change systemically. The organisation works in four areas: comprehensive sexuality education, preventing and countering violence, psychological and psychosexual support, and advocacy for systemic change. Our work is evidence-based and age-appropriate, with respect for the dignity and experience of every person.
Legal details
- Registered name
- Громадська організація «Не пошепки»
- Name in English
- NGO “Not in Whispers”
- Registration number (EDRPOU)
- 46089467
- Registered
- 30 December 2025
- Where we work
- Ukraine
- Website
- dev.neposhepky.com
We strive for a world free from violence, where evidence-based sexuality education is accessible to everyone.
How to write about us
Name and terminology
A few rules that protect the accuracy of a publication. We work with sensitive topics, so words carry more weight here than usual.
The organisation’s name
- In English - Not in Whispers, capitalised as a title, no quotation marks; in legal contexts NGO “Not in Whispers”. Please do not use the transliteration Ne Poshepky.
- In Ukrainian - ГО «Не пошепки», in angle quotation marks («»), with only the first word capitalised: «Не пошепки».
- After the first mention, simply Not in Whispers or the organisation is fine.
Tone
No scare tactics and no shame. We neither dramatise these topics nor soften them with euphemisms - we speak plainly, with respect for the person concerned. Survivors’ stories appear only with their consent and without details that could identify them.
Terms we use
On the left - how we say it; on the right - what we ask you to avoid.
- comprehensive sexuality education
- “sex ed”, “sex lessons”
- sexual rehabilitation of service members
- “psychosexual rehabilitation”
- survivor of violence
- “victim”
- domestic violence
- “family quarrel”, “domestic dispute”
- sexual violence
- “sex scandal”, “intimate story”
- consent
- “permission”, “persuasion”
- personal boundaries
- “privacy” when boundaries are meant
- child safeguarding policy
- “safety rules” with no further detail
Facts and figures
At a glance
Figures as of the date this page was updated. For publication, take them from here rather than from older materials.
50+
events held, our own and with partners
2 000+
participants
20+
partners and organisations
Founded
2023 - work began; 30 Dec 2025 - registered as an NGO
Four areas of work
- Comprehensive sexuality education
- Preventing and countering violence
- Psychological and psychosexual support
- Advocacy and systemic change
Who we work with
Children and teenagers, parents, educators, schools, communities, business teams, service members and their partners.
Logos
The mark in both languages
Three versions of the mark: stacked (primary), one-line and short. Vector files for print and layouts, transparent PNGs for quick use.
The page shows the primary navy version. The archive has each mark in four more colourways: white background with black lettering, coral, cream with navy lettering, and black for monochrome print.
Usage rules
- Do not alter the proportions, angles or colours of the mark.
- Clear space: at least the height of the letter “N” on every side.
- Minimum width of the one-line mark: 120 px on screen, 30 mm in print.
- On photos and busy backgrounds, use the white version on a solid navy background.
- Do not place the mark on coral or recolour it coral.
Colours and typefaces
Palette and type
Three core colours and two typefaces are enough for a layout to look like ours.
Navy
#172B67
Coral
#FF7D53
Cream
#FEEFC2
Headlines
Oswald Bold, uppercase
Body text
Proxima Nova
If the typefaces are unavailable, Arial for text and Impact or Anton for headlines are acceptable substitutes.
Spokespeople and photos
Our spokespeople
Portraits may be used in editorial materials with the credit “photo: Not in Whispers”. Full biographies are on the team pages.
.JPG%3Fprefix%3Dmedia&w=3840&q=75)
Maryna Havenko
Co-founder and Director of Not in Whispers, sexologist and educational programme trainer
Comments on: Comprehensive sexuality education, Preventing and countering violence, Psychological and psychosexual support, Advocacy and systemic change
Anastasiia Stepaniuk
Co-founder of Not in Whispers, social media manager and content creator
Iryna Morhun
Expert, lawyer, educational programme trainer
Comments on: Preventing and countering violence, Comprehensive sexuality education
Yuliia Hurina
Head of psychological support, sexologist, educational programme trainer
Comments on: Psychological and psychosexual support, Comprehensive sexuality education
Event photos are available on request - with captions, credits and permission to publish.
Latest news
Announcements and events
Recent publications by the organisation - for reference and story leads.
In the media
Recent coverage
What other outlets have published about the organisation, with links to the originals.
- Why you shouldn’t tell children the stork story, and how to protect them from danger: an interview with sexologist Maryna HavenkoБУГ · 29 June 2026
- Woman’s Cause: an interview with Maryna HavenkoWoman Can · 14 April 2026
- Sexual fetishism: where the line runs between norm and disorder - a sexologist explainsТиКиїв · 16 January 2026
Press contact
Comments and interviews
Email us with “Media” in the subject line - the message goes straight to the person responsible for communications.
- info@neposhepky.com
- Languages
- Ukrainian, English
- Response time
- Within three working days; for urgent requests, put your deadline in the subject line.
Also on this site
Have a request or an idea for working together?
Write to us if you would like to request a training, propose a partnership, join an event or ask a practical question.
- info@neposhepky.com
- We reply
- Within a few working days