365 Days of Defending Freedom

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365 Days of Defending Freedom

February 24, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

365 днів захищаючи Свободу

 

Photo Gallery from event (thank you Azar Photography!)

 

It’s been a year since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine: it’s been 365 Days Defending Freedom

In late February last year, the world thought Ukraine only had three days. It has been 365 days, however, and we keep standing and defending freedom.

The aggressor has been trying to deliberately destroy Ukraine and committing atrocious war crimes for exactly one year. Yet, the Ukrainians have been protecting their country and the entire world from the terrorist state’s aggression with dignity.

We fight and defend the whole world together. Back to back with those who have been helping and contributing to our victory since the first day. The Ukrainians are really grateful for all help, since we’re genuinely certain that it is only united that we can defeat this evil.

One does not have to be Ukrainian to support Ukraine — all it takes is just being human. We have withstood, and we will continue to fight together with the whole world, because it is the values of freedom and democracy for every civilized country in the world that Ukraine stands for.

 

Світ має бачити та чути українців. Кожному, в кого є можливість вийти на акцію у своєму місті – виходьте. Відправляйте це друзям, знайомим, публікуйте посилання на акції в групах і чатах.  Україна має звучати спільним сильним голосом у світі. Ніхто крім нас не зможе цим голосом бути!

В кінці лютого минулого року світ давав Україні три дні.  Але минуло вже 365 днів. І ми стоїмо, захищаючи свободу. 

Рівно рік як агресор планомірно намагається знищити Україну та чинить жахливі воєнні злочини. Але українці гідно боронять свою країну та весь світ від агресії країни-терориста. 

Ми боремося та захищаємо весь світ разом. Разом з тими, хто з першого дня допомагає та вкладається в нашу спільну перемогу. Українці дуже вдячні за будь-яку допомогу, бо ми щиро впевнені, що тільки об’єднавшись зможемо перемогти це зло.

 

*** UPDATE ***

Please see below for links to information about what was shared during the event:

PROGRAM NOTES 365 Days of Defending Freedom PROGRAM

 

Gov Mike DeWine Proclamation for 2023 Commemoration of War

Letter from US Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur

Letter and Prayer from Rabbi Alex Braver

“365 Days of Defending Freedom” (soundtrack)

OY U LUZI ой у лузі (text and music)

 

Special thank you to State Representative Beth Liston for her attendance and support to our community.

 

THANK FOR YOU THE FOLLOWING MEDIA COVERAGE:

Columbus Dispatch: A year after Russia invaded, Ukranians are still picking up the pieces in Columbus area

NBC4: Central Ohio Ukrainian community comes together, one year after Russian invasion

WOSU: Ukraine’s Ohio-based diaspora, allies remain committed to independence 1 year after Russian invasion

10TV: Family from Ukraine now living in central Ohio reflect on war anniversary

 

 

Were you unable to attend but want to help?

  • Donate to UCAO for frontline support.
  • Educate yourself about Ukraine and this war.
  • Advocate for Ukraine by writing to elected officials at DEMOCRACY.io and talk to family and friends

 

See Facebook Event HERE.

Thank you KLYCH for nurturing our network of activists and coordinating events in over 60 cities in North America!

 

Details

Date:
February 24, 2023
Time:
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Event Category:

Organizer

UCAO

Venue

Ohio State House
1 Capitol Square
Columbus, 43215 United States
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Ukrainian Cultural Association of Ohio