As a way to commemorate and share our memories of our much admired community leader, Stefan Romaniw OAM, the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) has established an online memorial board, open to all who would like to make a contribution. We invite you to express your condolences, tell your story about your special memory of Stefan, and share your … [Read more...]

It is with profound sadness, shock and grief that the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) have announced the sudden passing of a titan in the Ukrainian-Australian and global diaspora — Stefan Romaniw OAM, Co-Chair of the AFUO and First Vice President of the Ukrainian World Congress (UWC). On his way home to Australia two days ago, after … [Read more...]

June 26 marks International Day in Support of Victims of Torture. This day is especially important to Ukraine and all of Ukraine’s supporters, as the russian invasion and occupation has inflicted horrifying terror and torture on innocent defenders and civilians. The United Nations Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU) published new findings in March 2024, … [Read more...]

In October 2023, Australian journalist Chris Uhlmann travelled to Ukraine to film the documentary ‘Forged in Fire’, which was shown on Nine Australia late last year.  The documentary featured an interview with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, which has been released in full this month by the producers of the documentary, Screencraft.  In the interview President … [Read more...]

Listen to Dr Michael Lawriwsky explain how Russia’s propaganda narrative has shaped Western perceptions of its war on Ukraine. In a webinar hosted in mid-May 2024 by the Australian Institute of International Affairs (AIIA) Victoria, Dr Lawriwsky explores Russia’s propaganda narratives in the 2014-2021 period; how they faltered following the full-scale invasion; and how we … [Read more...]