The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) calls on the Australian Government to join the international community in punishing human rights abusers by introducing the Magnitsky Act and imposing sanctions. Serhiy Magnitsky was a Russian lawyer responsible for uncovering the largest tax fraud in Russian history, for which he was jailed without a court … [Read more...]
AFUO STATEMENT ON AUSTRALIAN TARIFF PREFERENCES FOR UKRAINE
The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) calls on its close partner, Australia, to include Ukraine in its system of tariff preferences. These preference schemes give eligible countries access to lower or "free” rates of customs duty for certain imported goods. For many years, Australia and Ukraine have enjoyed friendly relations, deep-rooted in the … [Read more...]
Media Release: Occupation Therapy Program in Ukraine
SATURDAY 13th March 2021 THANKS TO THE GENEROSITY OF AUSSIE UKES! THE INAUGURAL PROGRAM FOR "PRACTICAL OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SKILLS FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS" COMMENCES IN UKRAINE TODAY The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO), partnering with the School of Allied Health, Faculty of Health Sciences Curtin University, The Ukrainian … [Read more...]
Media Release: International Women’s Day 2021
March 8, 2021 INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY – WOMEN IN OUR COMMUNITY AS LEADERS The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) joins in celebrating International Women’s Day (IWD). This year's UN theme is 'Women in Leadership'. AFUO recognises and celebrates women who lead in all of our community groups on this global … [Read more...]
Australia’s vaccine rollout explained in Ukrainian
The first COVID-19 vaccines have arrived in Australia and we know many people have questions. As we move through the next stage of this pandemic accurate information is crucial, so to help inform communities about Australia’s COVID-19 vaccination roll-out plan, SBS has released a video, in more than 60 languages including Ukrainian. The video explains the different phases of … [Read more...]
The heavenly hundred – the spirit that continues to motivate and drive
I remember like yesterday being in Kyiv on the evening of November 21, 2013, for the Holodomor Commemoration. It was around 10 p.m. and I was walking with the Australian delegation through Maidan. On this cold night, Kyiv officials arrived on the Maidan to erect the public Christmas tree, which eventually became known as the Yolka. The tree was decorated with the flags of … [Read more...]
Help future proof the Ukrainian community in Australia
The makeup of the Ukrainian community in Australia has changed over the decades. ‘Ukrainian identity’ means different things to people from different generations and backgrounds. We want to make sure our Ukrainian community stays vibrant and relevant in the decades to come, for everyone. So what do you think? What would you like to see changed? What should stay … [Read more...]
Congratulations Darka Senko | Received Ukrainian Government award on International Volunteer Day
Управа Cоюзу Українських Організацій Aвстралії вітає ДAРКУ CЕНЬКО з одержанням державної нагороди України ІІІ ступеня за Заслуги з нагоди Міжнародного дня волонтера Повний список тих які отримали нагороди можна знайти в Указі Президента України No 538/2020 … [Read more...]
Australia Ukraine Chamber of Commerce and Embassy of Ukraine in Australia declare Ukraine is Open for Business
MEDIA RELEASE The newly elected leadership of the Australia-Ukraine Chamber of Commerce (AUCC) has commenced its work in raising awareness about the AUCC, exploring opportunities for business links and networks, and encouraging new membership. The Executive will commence developing its strategic plan. There is a sense of excitement as the Chamber takes on these new … [Read more...]
Holodomor Motion passed in Australian Senate
The following motion passed the Senate on December 3 at 11.58am: ******** 877 Senators Bilyk and Dean Smith: To move—That the Senate— (a) notes that during the week of 22 to 29 November 2020 the Ukrainian community in Australia commemorated the 87th anniversary of the Ukrainian famine of 1932-1933, known as Holodomor; (b) further notes that it is estimated that up to 7 … [Read more...]
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