Australian Ukrainian community responds to President Zelensky’s call to rally for Ukraine one month after invasion

The local Australian-Ukrainian community will be hitting the streets over the next few days to support the call by the Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelensky to show their suport for Ukraine, one month after Russia’s brutal invasion of their homeland.

‘Come from your offices, your homes, your schools and universities. Come in the name of peace. Come with Ukrainian symbols to support Ukraine, to support freedom, to support life,’ the President said.

‘We want to join President Zelensky in telling Putin that he will not be able to defeat the Ukrainian people. We want the world to join us in rallying for freedom and peace, for a world which respects life and the right to choose one’s own destiny. We urge Australians to come and join us at the below rallies and stand with Ukraine. Stand for a world which won’t allow aggression, violence and callous disregard for human life to replace the values of freedom and human dignity, ’ said Mr Stefan Romaniw OAM, Co Chair, Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO).

Stand with Ukraine Rally

Martin Place – including march to Circular Quay

Stand with Ukraine Rally

Martin Place

With the generous support of the City of Sydney, the Ukrainian Council of NSW (UCNSW) is hosting the Ukraine Crisis Appeal Benefit. We expect strong bipartisan support from State politicians at the benefit, as well as representation from leading corporations and local philanthropists. Hosted by Andrew Denton.

Date/Time: Monday March 28th @ 6pm (for a 6:30pm start)
Location: Centennial Hall – Sydney Town Hall
Duration: A brief cultural and musical program of approximately one hour including insights from key speakers, Ukrainian dance performances, video footage from Ukraine.
Ticket costs: $75
Media Contact: UCNSW: Andrew Mencinsky 0411 743 750

From Toms Block, Opposite National Gallery

BRISBANE

Saturday 26 March 2:00 – 4:00pm
We Stand With Ukraine rally
285 George St Brisbane
Media Contact: Dina Brodetska