Kateryna Argyrou, Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) Chair, and Andriy Mencinsky, President of the Ukrainian Council of NSW - ОУГ НПВ, have been invited to speak at the Senate committee hearing today (Tues Feb 18) on the effectiveness of sanctions on the russian federation. Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfzDYzzTJnQ (10:00am - 5:00pm AEDT, Kateryna … [Read more...]

The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) welcomes the recent morning briefing about Ukraine at the British Consulate General Sydney, hosted by Dr Brian J Jones, Acting High Commissioner of the British High Commission. Kateryna Argyrou, Honorary Consul of Ukraine in Sydney and AFUO Chair, alongside H. E. Vasyl Myroshnychenko, Ambassador of Ukraine to … [Read more...]

Across Australia, Ukrainian community members - supported by the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations - stand in solidarity with Ukrainians and supporters worldwide, calling on the International Olympic Committee to reverse the disqualification of Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych for his act of remembrance. Vladyslav was disqualified … [Read more...]

Australian-Ukrainian journalist Pete Shmigel for Kyiv Post on the upcoming ANZ-Ukraine Forum | Lviv, 1–3 March 2026. Proudly supported by the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO), the forum will bring together Australian, New Zealand, and Ukrainian leaders to move beyond statements and into practical cooperation across: business, technology, … [Read more...]

Nataliia is a mother of three from the Zaporizhzhia region. For two years, her family lived under occupation – without certainty, without safety, and under constant stress. When they finally escaped, they crossed the grey zone on foot, carrying just three backpacks with clothes and documents. That was everything they had. Today, the family lives in one of the most … [Read more...]

Parliament of NSW forms NSW Parliamentary Friendship Group of Ukraine, with AFUO Chair & Honorary Consul of Ukraine in Sydney, Kateryna Argyrou, as guest of honour The group’s establishment will strengthen parliamentary engagement, government cooperation, and expand cultural and trade connections between NSW and Ukraine. It also recognises the lasting impact of our … [Read more...]

The Holodomor Legacy Initiative (HLI) supports high-quality research on the Holodomor to increase understanding and global awareness of this genocide. Funded by Global Affairs Canada and implemented by Cowater International and the Canada-Ukraine Foundation, “Support to Ukraine’s National Museum of the Holodomor-Genocide” is holding an open competition to support the … [Read more...]

AFUO Chair and Honorary Consul of Ukraine in Sydney, Kateryna Argyrou on Missing Perspectives – a podcast centring women’s voices and lived experiences. Kateryna highlights that “around 70% of displaced Ukrainians in Australia are women and children,” reflecting on the impact of russia’s war on Ukrainian women, their experiences of displacement, identity challenges, and the … [Read more...]

At the 2026 Winter Olympic Games, Ukrainian athletes have been barred from wearing helmets that honour Ukraine’s truth, memory and resilience. ⛷️ Oleh Handei was prohibited from wearing a helmet featuring the words of Ukrainian poet Lina Kostenko: “Where there is heroism, there is no final defeat.”🛷 Vladyslav Heraskevych, a skeleton racer, has been told he will be … [Read more...]

Congratulations to HE Vasyl Myroshnychenko on his powerful National Press Club address! In a widely reported speech, the Ambassador called on middle powers – including Australia – to challenge russia’s false narratives, enforce sanctions, and stand for justice. “Dictators cannot win, and dictators must fail.” said the Ambassador. Key takeaways: russia’s invasion is … [Read more...]