On 22 November, the global Ukrainian community will commemorate the anniversary of the Ukrainian Holodomor – a man-made famine, orchestrated by the Soviet dictator Stalin, which caused the death of millions of Ukrainians in 1932-33. Around the world, Ukrainians are encouraged to light a candle on the evening of Saturday 22 November in memory of the victims of the … [Read more...]

Our national community campaign about refined russian blood oil entering Australia, has gained significant traction in Australian media and sparked wider global awareness in recent weeks.  Expertise from our colleagues at Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) and the AFUO's work with Tassie-based chemical engineer Mark Corrigan has revealed the logistics of the … [Read more...]

The relentless assault on Ukrainian civilians, residential buildings, and critical infrastructure continues as russia escalates its terror campaign with winter approaching.  In the past 24 hours alone, ballistic missiles and drone waves targeting Kyiv and other regions have resulted in at least 9 deaths and 36 injuries.  Our hearts are with all Ukrainians – family, … [Read more...]

Ukrainian oncologists feature on SBS Ukrainian ahead of community meeting Sunday 16 Nov. How are Ukraine’s cancer specialists revolutionising cancer care during wartime? SYDNEY COMMUNITY EVENT: Sunday 16 Nov, 11:00am doors open for 12:00pm start St. Andrew's Church Hall, 57 Church St Lidcombe Free entry! Donations welcome Visiting Ukrainian specialists, … [Read more...]

Yesterday would have been the 70th birthday of our beloved ✝️Stefan Romaniw OAM, leader and beacon of the Australian and global Ukrainian diaspora. He will remain forever in our hearts.  Paying tribute to Stefan, the Stefan Romaniw Youth Leadership Foundation is dedicated to empowering the next generation of Ukrainian leaders. More about the initiative … [Read more...]

The Ukrainian community in Geelong came out in force last weekend, united in protest against the arrival of russian fuel – fuel that indirectly finances attacks on Ukrainian civilians. Supported by the AFUO and the #StopFuellingrussiasWar campaign team, the protest called on fuel companies to clean up their supply chains and urged the Albanese Government to close the russian … [Read more...]

Following Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations discussions yesterday with an SBS Board Director, and our meeting this morning with SBS Director of News and Current Affairs, SBS has addressed our concerns and updated a recent article about russian oil. The changes implemented reflect those requested by the AFUO: Removal of ‘statistics’ from sanctioned Kremlin … [Read more...]

The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) has raised significant concerns with SBS regarding their recent article about russian oil.* Key issues include: The use of “statistics” from a sanctioned Kremlin insider linked to human rights and international law violations. The morally offensive and false reference to “russian civilian casualties”, … [Read more...]

This Remembrance Day, we join our fellow Australians in pausing to reflect on the courage, sacrifice and service of all the men and women who have defended our freedom. We stand together in gratitude and remembrance. Lest we forget. #RemembranceDay #LestWeForget #WeRemember #AustraliaRemembers … [Read more...]

Join us for an important online discussion hosted by Western Sydney University in collaboration with the Посольство України в Австралії / Embassy of Ukraine in Australia. 🗓 Monday 10 Nov, 5:30pm – 7:30 PM (AEDT)💻 Online via Zoom: https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/2eYFC5QPOMT0QPjYEHzflCkNFOr?domain=uws.zoom.us  Hear from leading Ukrainian human rights … [Read more...]