Dear friends,

October was full of amazing events for our global community.

On October 17, we hosted the first virtual forum "United by " online and live on Ukrainian national TV channels UA:Перший and

Mariia UA:Культура. Kupriianova It included inspirational speakers, incredible Executive Director, initiatives and engaging discussions about what Ukrainian World Congress unites the global Ukrainian community and what will guide us in the future.

On October 18, at the first virtual Annual General Meeting of the Ukrainian World Congress, over 170 participants from over 30 countries discussed important achievements of 2020 and the future vision for UWC strategy.

In October we proudly congratulated the leaders of our communities: Read the UWC - Eugene Czolij, UWC President from 2008- Annual Report 2020 2018, was appointed Honorary Consul of Ukraine in Montreal. Find out more

Anna Kisil, Second UWC Vice President – WFUWO Chair, received the Cross of Ivan Mazepa, a recognition from the President of Ukraine, for her significant personal contribution to strengthening Ukraine’s international authority and development of international cooperation and fruitful community work. Read more

Congratulations!

On October 25, Ukrainians cast their ballots at the local elections in Ukraine. Despite the unprecedented conditions of the pandemic, UWC once again supported the democratic processes in Ukraine and organized the International Election Observation Mission. The UWC Mission is chaired by Borys Wrzesnewskyj, former Member of Parliament of Canada. Natalya Nemyliwska, Director of UWC Economic Prosperity and Investment Committee, is the Chief Observer of the UWC Mission.

UWС International UWC International UWC and UCCA Election Observation Election Observation International Election Mission held Mission published its Observation training for interim report. Missions announced observers. their preliminary findings at the press conference.

The UWC Election Observation Mission works closely with the Election Observation Mission of the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America (UCCA) chaired by UCCA President – UWC Vice President Andrew Futey. We are grateful to the volunteer observers of the UWC and UCCA Election Observation Mission, as well as UWC Office in Ukraine, for their work.

In November there will be the next round of local elections in some territories in Ukraine, so the work of the Missions continues. Read more about the Missions’ activities here.

UWC continued to work to support European integration and reforms in Ukraine. Watch the panel discussion on EU-Ukraine Summit.

On October 30, UWC expressed its unequivocal position in reaction to the ruling of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine threatening to divert from the European integration course and from ensuring effective work and further improvement of the anti-corruption system in Ukraine.

UWC President Paul Grod and Executive Director of the UWC Mariya Kupriyanova joined the Annual Meetings of the World Federation of Ukrainian Women's Organizations.

We are now in November - Awareness Month. It is an opportunity to reflect on a period in history that has shaped our identity as a nation, and continues to drive our quest for historical truth and global recognition of this genocide of the Ukrainian people. Join the international community in remembrance and education by participating in live commemorative events in your local community and virtual ceremonies from around the world.

Let’s preserve and honor the memory of our nation for future generations! Important dates in November

November 26-28 Holodomor Remembrance Day. Sign the petition to include the word "Holodomor" in the English- language dictionaries of the world at the link. Download the Holodomor training materials in English and French: HREC Education Learning Activities & Lesson Plans on the Holodomor Recommended teaching resource

Downloadable educational pamphlet with teaching resources to use for Holodomor Memorial Day

November 9 November 11 November 21 Day of Ukrainian Remembrance Day Day of Dignity and Writing and Freedom in Ukraine

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During October, our communities shared projects, issues and initiatives that strongly unite Ukrainians. Click on the images and watch exciting videos created by Ukrainians from all over the world.

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Hungary Denmark Turkey

South Africa Australia United Arab Emirates

Jordan India Germany

Sri Lanka Argentina Japan

UWC in the media

Andy Hunder, President of Interview with Marta Farion, American Chamber of Commerce member of the UWC Board of in Ukraine speaks to public TV- Directors, Vice President of the channel UA: Перший. Ukrainian Congress Committee of America Illinois Division, President of the -Mohyla Foundation of America.

UWC Regional Vice President Interview with Canadian surgeon Nataliya Poshyvaylo-Towler's Oleh Antonyshyn, whose surgical interview on her work with missions helped hundreds of Ukrainian communities. brave defenders of Ukraine. Read more Read more

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