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More than 250 cities worldwide are joining the UWC global campaign. They will hold mass peaceful demonstrations, solidarity marches, and prayer events in connection to February 24, 2023 – a year of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine during the 9-year-old war.
Wherever you live, we urge you to support Ukraine jointly and join the Ukrainian World Congress’s “#365 days strong in the 9-year war” campaign. Let’s unite with Ukraine on February 24! You can find out more about promotions in each country below.
Thank you for your active support! (The time of promotions is local)
Canada
(Ukrainian Canadian Congress)
In support of Ukraine and Ukrainians’ heroic resistance, the Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) will hold events in 41 Canadian cities. To visit the events, look for the detailed schedule on the organization’s website.
Australia
(Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations)
On February 23, events marking the anniversary of the invasion of the Russian state into the territory of Ukraine will be held in Adelaide. Organizer of the event: Association of Ukrainians in South Australia. To get acquainted with all the events organized by the Association, subscribe to the organization’s Facebook page. To confirm your participation in the rallies on February 23, register here.
On February 23-25, there will be street rallies and prayer vigils in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra, Perth, and Darwin. We invite you to familiarize yourself with the schedule of events and find out about meeting places on the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations’ website by following the link.
USA
(Ukrainian Congress Committee of America)
The Ukrainian Congress Committee of America (UCCA) invites to rallies, prayer meetings, and marches in 54 cities of the United States of America on the occasion of one year of the full-scale invasion and nine years of the Russian-Ukrainian war. If you can join, follow the link to the organization’s website and find the city closest to you.
United Kingdom
(Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain)
On February 24, events commemorating those who died in the Russian-Ukrainian war and peaceful demonstrations in support of the resistance of brave Ukrainians to the Russian aggressor will be held in more than 30 cities of Great Britain. The Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain (AUGB) has prepared a detailed list of events and invites you to familiarize yourself with the schedule on the organization’s website.
Norway
(Norsk-ukrainsk Venneforening, Ukrainian community)
95 cities from 10 regions of Norway volunteered to hold demonstrations in support of Ukraine. Find out more here.
Sweden
(Nordic Ukraine Forum)
On February 24 at 17:00 in Gothenburg at S.t Sigfridsgatan 1 – the Stand With Ukraine Gothenburg organization is holding a rally to support Ukraine. Ukrainska Sällskapet i Göteborg will join this demonstration. Apply to take part here.
On February 24 at 18:00 in Stockholm, on the main square of Sergels Torg, the Nordic Ukraine Forum is organizing a politically independent demonstration to unite Swedish society and together proclaim unity in a common demand: RUSSIA MUST LEAVE UKRAINE IMMEDIATELY! The Ukrainian Women’s Fund joins this demonstration on the anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. You can volunteer to participate on the organizers’ Facebook page.
On February 25 at 14:00 p.m. in Gothenburg at Körsbärsträdgården, Stora Teatern, there will be an event dedicated to the start of a full-scale invasion, which Ukrainska Sällskapet organizes i Göteborg in cooperation with Ukrainska skolan “Vinochok” (Ukrainian School “Vinochok”). The name of the demonstration: 365 dagar av okuvlighet/365 days of indomitability. Apply to take part here.
Italy
(Association of Young Ukrainians in Italy, Christian Society of Ukrainians in Italy)
On February 24 at 20:00 in Milan, a demonstration will take place in the main square of the Duomo with representatives of the European Parliament. The next day, February 25, at 3:00 p.m., a march is planned for the anniversary of the full-scale invasion. More details are at the link.
On February 24 at 18:00 in San Dona di Piave (Veneto region), Ukrainians and friends of Ukraine will gather near the city’s central church. The following is in the event’s program: a prayer, a procession to the Municipality, a moment of silence, a demonstration of a video about Ukraine, and a speech by the city’s mayor and Ukrainians. All present will sing the National Anthem of Ukraine.
On February 24, at 18:30, a candlelight rally will be held in Rome under the embassy of the aggressor country. A massive protest march against Russian aggression in Ukraine is planned for February 26, 3:00 p.m. The procession starts from Piazza Repubblica and goes through Via Cavour to the Imperial Forums and Piazza Madonna di Loreto. The events are hosted by the Christian Society of Ukrainians in Italy.
On February 24, at 19:00, a rally in support of the Ukrainian people will take place in Modena. Learn more from the organizers on Facebook.
On February 26, Saturday, in Turin, at Piazza Castello, at 3:00 p.m., an event organized by the Association of Ukrainians, “Sicuri in Italia,” will take place. Follow the messages on the organization’s Facebook page.
Georgia
(Ukrainian activists in Sakartvelo)
On February 24, a concert in support of Ukraine, a street demonstration, and a prayer for Ukraine will be held in Batumi. Participants meet on Primorsky Boulevard, near the monument to Taras Shevchenko and Lesya Ukrainka. Organizer of the event: Georgian-Ukrainian cultural and educational society “Unity.”
On February 24 at 7:00 p.m., Tbilisi will host a “March from the Rustaveli monument” ( “Rustaveli” subway station/ 2 Miheila Zandukeli St.) to the Parliament building (8 Shota Rustaveli St.).
Germany
On February 24 in Berlin, at 16:00, in the “Kyiv” cafe at Karl-Marx-Allee 34, a march will be held to draw attention to Ukraine and its fight for freedom. “We endured this difficult year together with you, and we will stand side by side again on February 24, 2023.” – emphasize the organizers, LibMod – Zentrum Liberale Moderne and Vitsche Berlin. More details about the event are at the link.
On February 24, in Hamburg, at 14:30, the participants of the pro-Ukrainian rally will gather at Hachmanplatz and walk together to the Gänsemarkt. Read more about the organizers and the event on the Facebook page.
On February 24 at 18:00 in Bonn, at Alten Rathaus, Marktplatz, there will be an action of solidarity and support for people in Ukraine who are subjected to violence, who are forced to flee, who fear for themselves and their relatives. “With this rally, we want to recall the anniversary of the bloody war in Ukraine and honor the memory of all war victims and refugees,” the organizers write. You can volunteer on the Facebook event page.
Hungary
(Community Society of Ukrainian Culture in Hungary)
On February 24 at 16:00 in Budapest, the Society of Ukrainian Culture in Hungary invites you to visit Városháza tér – the opening of a photo exhibition about the war and the march for Ukraine at the Russian Embassy. At 18:00, all participants will be able to join a peaceful demonstration together with Hungarian public organizations.
France
On February 24 at 15:00, in Saint-Raphaël, the Association France Ukraine du VAR invites all Ukrainians and friends of Ukraine to a meeting at Esplanade Delayen, 83700 Saint-Raphaël. More details are on the Facebook event page.
On February 24 at 18:00, a large rally in support of Ukraine will be held in Paris at the Place de la République – “Europeans stand by Ukraine.” To join the event, go to the Facebook link.
On February 24 at 18:00, a city of Lamballe-Armor will hold a rally in support of Ukraine and its people. Meeting place: Place de la Mairie. More details are on the organizers’ page.
On February 24 at 19:00 in the Sorbonne, in the Richelieu Amphitheater of the Sorbonne University, the discussion “What is political freedom?” with the participation of Oleksandra Matviichuk, a human rights activist and laureate of the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize, and Vakhtang Kebuladze, a Ukrainian philosopher and writer, will take place. To find out more about the meeting, follow the link.
February 25 at 15:00 in Paris, also at Place de la République, a large rally in support of Ukraine will take place, the organizers of which will call for a sizeable attendance in support of Ukraine. Join the event via the link.
Estonia
(Congress of Ukrainians of Estonia)
On February 25, Tallinn will host a Candlelight Walk and a concert by a choir of Ukrainian refugee children from Poland. The events will be held in the historical part of the city, near the Jaani Church.
Spain
On February 24, at 5:00 p.m., Alicante will host a public event, “Life will defeat death, and lights will win over darkness.” The community of Ukrainians, Spain’s residents, the city authorities, and volunteers from other villages of the province will go on the Walk, starting from the Plaza Luceros, through the streets of Alfonso el Sabio, Rambla Méndez Núñez, to the Ayuntamiento de Alicante. Organizers of the action: Amigos de Ukraine. More details are at the link.
On February 24 at 18:00 in León, a procession will take place from Guzman Square, through Ordoño II Avenue, to Botines Square with Ukrainian symbols, candles, audio messages, and a 5-meter flag of Ukraine. “We will stop at Botines Square, where the national anthem of Ukraine will be played, a moment of silence for the fallen, we will release doves, we will make a speech, we will sing,” the organizers explain.
On February 24 at 6:30 p.m. in the city of Denia, a demonstration will take place through the streets of Denia. On Constitution Square, which holds the City Council, the national anthem of Ukraine will be played. A moment of silence will be observed in memory of the fallen Ukrainian defenders and civilians. The President of the Association, Vira Pidkowich, and the city’s mayor, Vicente Grimalt, will make a speech. At the end of the event, the mournful hymn “A duck swims in the silence” will be played, and black balloons with blue and yellow ribbons will be released into the sky.
On February 24 at 19:00 in the city of Alcalá de Henares, there will be a procession through the central streets. The city hall building is also planned to be illuminated in the colors of the Ukrainian flag.
On February 24, in Valencia, at 19:00, a rally will be held in the Central Square of the city – Plaza de la Virgen. On February 26, at noon, there will be a procession along the route: Puerta del Mar – Plaza de la Virgen, and there will also be a rally. The event organizer is the Federation of Ukrainian Communities of Spain, with the participation of the Association of Ukrainians in the Autonomous Region of Valencia. Association of Ukrainians of Sagunto “Help Ukraine,” Scouts Spain, and U-Armonia also participate. Deputies of the Spanish and European Parliaments will be present at the events.
On February 24 at 20:00 in Benicarlo, Ukrainians and friends of Ukraine will rally against the Russian war and support the Ukrainian people at the Plaza de Sant Bartomeu. More details are on the Facebook link.
On February 25 at 11:30 in Santander, the “Oberig” Association will hold a rally supporting Ukraine. More details – are on the organization’s Facebook page.
On February 26, at 1:30 p.m., Seville will host a commemorative procession dedicated to the 365-day fight in the 9-year war. The starting point of the promotion will be Plaza Nueva. Learn more about the event on the Ukrainians in Seville’s Facebook page.
Poland
(Union of Ukrainians in Poland)
On February 24, at 17:30, a solidarity march with Ukraine dedicated to 365 days of heroism, 365 days of support, and 9 years of the Russian-Ukrainian war will be held in Warsaw at 49 Belwederska Street. The Association of Ukrainians in Poland invites everyone to join the powerful demonstration and walk from the aggressor embassy to the Polish Parliament. To learn more about the promotion, follow the link.
On February 24, at 17:00, a demonstration of solidarity with Ukraine will be held in the city of Koszalin on the anniversary of the start of Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine. Place: Koszalin, square in front of the “Rynek Staromiejski” town hall. More details in the Facebook invitation.
Slovakia
(Union of Ruthenians-Ukrainians in the Slovak Republic)
On February 24, at 18:00 in Bratislava, on the Hlavné námestie square, a rally will be held aimed at remembering that the full-scale Russian aggression in Ukraine has been going on for a year, and the Russian-Ukrainian war has been going on for nine years, to remember the fallen defenders and the civilian population. The demonstration will focus on the Ukrainian formula for peace, thanking for arms and asking for more, stressing that a terrorist country has no place in the UN Security Council. Learn more about the event on the Instagram page.
On February 24, at 3:30 p.m. in Preshov, events in support of Ukraine will be held at the Slovak-Ukrainian Cultural and Information Center (on Yanka Borodacha St.) near the Cross-monument to the victims of the Holodomor and in the Cathedral of the Greek Catholic Church on St. Main. More details are at the link.
Croatia
(Embassy of Ukraine in Croatia, Ukrainian community in Zagreb)
On February 24-26, Zagreb will host several events in support of Ukraine. Members of the “Kobzar” Zagreb Ukrainian Community will take part in the worldwide events dedicated to the 365th day of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, together with the Embassy of Ukraine, numerous Croatian organizations and associations, as well as all Ukrainians in Croatia, the old Ukrainian diaspora and new temporarily settled Ukrainians. The Kryzhiv Diocese is preparing a liturgy on the very day of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, on Friday, February 24, 2023, in the Church of the Holy Cross in Zagreb, which Bishop Milan Stipich will lead. The Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of Croatia reported that preparations are underway. On February 25, 2023, a peaceful protest will be organized at 1:00 p.m. at Ban Josyp Jelacic Square in Zagreb. On February 26, 2023, in the Church of the Holy Cross of the Lord at 4:30 p.m., a Prayer for all the dead and victims in Ukraine will be organized.
Latvia
(Union of non-governmental organizations “Pilsoniska alianse” and refugee support organization “Gribu palidzet begliem”; Congress of Ukrainians of Latvia)
On February 24, at 10:00 a.m., a rally against the Russian war in Ukraine will be held in Riga. All those who wish to join are invited to gather in the square near the Riga House of Congresses / Laukums pie Rīgas Kongresu nama. Organizers: Confederation of Ukrainians of Latvia “Viche”. More details are at the link.
At the same time, a rally will be held on the square near the Freedom Monument with the participation of the former president of Latvia, Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga, representatives of the Latvian government, representatives of the Society for the Support of Ukraine/Congress of Ukrainians in Latvia and artists who support Ukraine. It is scheduled to be broadcast on Channel 1 of Latvian Television, involving the media. The action is organized by the association of public organizations “Pilsoniska alianse” and the organization supporting refugees “Gribu palidzet begliem”; The Congress of Ukrainians of Latvia is involved in the organization. More details are at the link.
Ireland
On February 14, at 16:00, a rally in support of Ukraine organized by the Association of Ukrainians in Ireland will be held in Dublin. The event will take place at the GPO, O’Connell Street. To learn more, go to the Facebook page.
On February 22 at 18:00 in Killarney, in the hall of the Great Southern Killarney Hotel, the documentary “One Day of a Volunteer” will be screening.
On February 26, at 14:00, a Divine Service and a Requiem concert will be held in Waterford in memory of all those who died in the war between Russia and Ukraine from 2014 to 2023. The event will be held in the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity Within.
Malta
On February 24 at 19:00 in Valletta, near the Parliament House (Malta), a peaceful demonstration “Ukrainian victory is the whole world’s victory,” will be held. The action organizers are the Foundation of the Ukrainian Community of Malta. To volunteer for the event, follow the link.
Cyprus
On February 24, at 19:30, an event will be held in Nicosia to mark the anniversary of Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine called “Light will defeat darkness.” Ukrainians of Cyprus invite everyone to gather at Eleftheria Square. More details are at the link.
Portugal
On February 24, at 17:30, an event in support of Ukraine will be held in Albufeira. The organizers will wait for everyone who wants to come near the Municipal building—more details are on the Facebook page.
On February 24 at 18:00 in Lisbon, an action will be held in front of the Parliament of Portugal, followed by a march to the municipality of Lisbon. The organizers of the rally are the Association of Ukrainians in Portugal. More information is on the organization’s website.
On February 24, at 19:30 in the city of Évora, a rally will be held in the central square (Praça do Geraldo) on the occasion of the year of the full-scale war caused by Russia. Learn more at the link.
On February 24 at 18:30 in Porto, the Ukrainian community will gather for the March of Solidarity with Ukraine to mark the anniversary of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine. Gathering at Don João 1 square, a procession with lit candles and symbols of Ukraine will walk to Aliados square opposite the municipality of Porto. You can learn more about this event on the Facebook page.
North Macedonia
(Ukrainian community named after Lesia Ukrainka in Macedonia)
On February 24, approximately at 15:00 in Skopje, Ukrainians, and friends of Ukraine will meet at an event dedicated to one year since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Russia in the Central Square of Macedonia. More details are on the page of the Ukrainian community on Facebook.
Luxembourg
(Association “Luxembourg-Ukraine”)
On February 24 th at 14:00, a solidarity march with Ukraine will be held in the city of Luxembourg. Read more here.
Slovenia
On February 24, at 16:00, a meeting of Ukrainians and events on the occasion of the first anniversary of the full-scale invasion will be held in Ljubljana on Kongresni trg.
Jordan
On February 24 at 14:00 in Amman, the Ukrainian community will honor the memory of those who died in the Russian-Ukrainian war and lay flowers at the Lesya Ukrainka memorial sign on the territory of the Embassy of Ukraine in Jordan. You can learn more about the campaign on the Facebook page of the Ukrainian House in Jordan.
Japan
On February 24 at 18:00 in Tokyo, Ukrainians will gather for an event in support of Ukraine at the following address: 1 Chome-9 Marunouchi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-0005
Serbia
(Association Chyny Dobro)
On February 24, 2:00 p.m., the March of Invincibility will take place in Pionirski Park in Belgrade. To find out more, go to the organizers’ Facebook page.
Finland
(Society of Ukrainians in Finland)
On February 24 at 18:00, in Helsinki, a candlelight vigil will be held on the city’s main square as a sign of honoring the memory of the fallen and as a sign of support for Ukraine on its way to victory.
Azerbaijan
(Ukrainian community named after I.Franko Sumgait)
On February 23 in Baku, and February 24 in the city of Sumgait, Ukrainians of Azerbaijan invite you to rallies supporting Ukraine. You can find out more about the place and time on the Facebook page of the Ukrainian community named after I. Franko in Sumgait.
Armenia
(Federation of Ukrainians of Armenia “Ukraine”)
On February 24, at noon in Yerevan, in the square on Khanjiana Street, near the monument to Taras Shevchenko, an event in support of Ukraine will be held. Organizers: Federation of Ukrainians of Armenia “Ukraine.”
Montenegro
(Ukrainian Association “Dobra Sprava”)
On February 24, at 4:00 p.m., a traditional march in support of Ukraine will take place in Cetinje. The march route will be the same as the one during the first 100 days of the invasion, held daily per residents’ initiative. Since June 2022, the rally has been occurring once a month, on the 24th. The meeting place for this rally will be Dvorski Trg. You can join the campaign on the Facebook page of the organizers.
Netherlands
(Foundation “Ukrainians in the Netherlands”)
On February 24, at 12:30 p.m. in the Hague, Ukrainians and friends of Ukraine will gather at Eline Vere Park to hold a memorial procession together and honor the memory of all fallen in the Russian-Ukrainian war. Learn more about the event on the Facebook page of the organizers.
On February 24 at 5:00 p.m. in Amsterdam, on Dam Square, the organization Ukrainians in the Netherlands Foundation is organizing a rally in support of Ukraine to remind together once again that the war continues. We must do everything possible so that war, violence, the plundering of democratic values, and violations of human rights have no place in the modern world. Those who wish can join the procession, starting at 16:00, from Museumplein to Dam Square in Amsterdam. More details are on the organization’s page.
South Africa
(Ukrainian Association of South Africa)
Peaceful demonstrations in support of Ukraine will take place in three South African cities: in Pretoria – on Wednesday, February 22, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., at 316 Brooks St., Menlo Park; in Cape Town – on February 24, Friday, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., in front of the City Hall; in Durban – also on February 24, 9:00 am to 11:00 am in front of the BAT Centre, Durban Waterfront. On February 23-27, South African Ukrainians invite everyone to a modern dance performance, “We stand for freedom,” at the HCC Homecoming Center (Corner Buitenkant St &, Caledon St, District Six, Cape Town, 8001). See details on the Facebook page of the Ukrainian Association of South Africa.
Turkey
(NGO “Ukraynska rodyna”)
On February 25 at 14:00, in Antalya, the public organization “Ukrainian Family” invites everyone to a rally dedicated to the anniversary of the full-scale invasion, which will take place on the square near the Saat Kulesi (monument of Attalus II). More details are at the link.
Brazil
(Ukrainian-Brazilian Central Representation (RCUB)
On February 24, at noon, a mass will be held in the Metropolitan Cathedral of Sao Paulo, one of the most important churches in the country, with prayers in support of Ukraine.
On February 24 at 18:30 in Curitiba – “Barvinok” and “Poltava” Ukrainian folklore groups, public organizations, and members of the Ukrainian community are invited to a symbolic meeting at the Ukrainian Memorial.
Argentina
(Ukrainian Central Representation)
On February 24, in Buenos Aires, Ukrainians and friends of Ukraine will gather at 6:30 p.m. on Avenida Callao y Santa Fe. At 19:30 on the same day, a video about the Russian-Ukrainian war will screen in the premises of the Buenos Aires Planetarium.
Belgium
On February 24, from 18:00 to 22:30, a peaceful rally in support of the Ukrainian people will take place in Brussels. Meeting place: Mokafé, Brussels. On February 25, at 13:00, events will occur in the Brussels Center.
Lebanon
(Ukrainian Community in Lebanon)
On February 24, at 12:00 p.m., a Ukrainian community event in support of the people of Ukraine will be held in Beyut. The meeting place is DT, Souks Beirut. You can get more information on the community’s Facebook page.
Czech Republic
(Ukrainian Initiative in Czech Republic)
On February 23, in Prague, from 20:30 to 22:30, a feature film dedicated to the Revolution of Dignity will be shown at BIO|OKO, Františka Křížka 15. The organizers are Hlas Ukrajiny and BIO|OKO cinema.
On February 24, at 15:00, a protest march will be held in Prague on Staroměstské náměstí. The organizers are Hlas Ukrajiny and Kaputin. At 16:00, a demonstration will take place at Ukrainských hrdinů 36, near the Russian Embassy in the Czech Republic. Organizers: Czech activists, with the participation of Hlas Ukrajiny groups. Read the complete list of rallies in support of Ukraine in Prague on the anniversary of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine on the Facebook page of the Ukrainian initiative of Czech Republic.
