Report by Jean-François Julliard and Elsa Vidal - August 2010 Reporters Without Borders visited Ukraine from 19 to 21 July in order to accomplish the first part of an evaluation of the press freedom situation. It met national and local media representatives, members of press freedom NGOs (Stop Censorship, Telekritika, SNUJ and IMI), ruling party and opposition … [Read more...]
Human Rights in Ukraine are Being Violated-Australian Government Must Become Watchdog
Human and national rights in Ukraine are being violated by the current pro Russian President Yanukovych regime. This is the message the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) will be relaying to the Australian Government and calling on the Minister for Foreign Affairs to express Australia's concerns at these violations . Australia should send a strong note … [Read more...]
“Ukrainian Heritage” Personalised Stamp™
The Ukrainian Collectibles Society (UCS) of Australia announces the release of a world first “Ukrainian Heritage” Personalised Stamp™ and souvenir first day of issue envelope series from the 4th quarter of 2010. The “Ukrainian Heritage” series of stamps and covers is designed to provide a tangible philatelic record of the history of Ukrainian organisations established and … [Read more...]
Australian Ambassador Responsible for Ukraine and AFUO Chairman Meet in Kyiv
Strengthening economic, cultural sporting and educational ties between Australia and Ukraine were some of the topics discussed at a dinner meeting in Kyiv on Monday August 9, 2010 between Australian Government representatives and the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) .The dinner was hosted by Ukraine Australia House headed by Halyna Lemets and her … [Read more...]
Plenary Meeting Underway
Ukrainian Community - A Road Map for the Future The goal of this plenary meeting is to gather together Ukrainian Organisational Leaders from around Australia to discuss and identify national and local plans and strategies for community development. The meeting opened at approximately 9.30 and is progressing well. … [Read more...]
