On the night of 24 June 2019, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe adopted a shameful, though long-awaited decision to restore the Russian delegation’s voting rights. Russia lost this right in 2014 due to its aggression in Ukraine. According to the resolutions at the time, its voting rights were to be restored only […]
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Topic: Polish-Ukrainian relations
While the PiS are fighting the «Banderites», Putin is rubbing his hands with glee
Poll results have demonstrated that Poles are the most liked nation in Ukraine, ahead of Belarussians and Canadians. Yet, we do our best to make Ukrainians stop liking us.
Onet: Ukraine outraged by the deportation of Lyudmyla Kozlovska from Poland and the EU
Ukrainian activists, journalists and human rights defenders express their indignation at the deportation of Lyudmyla Kozlovska from Poland and the EU. Moreover, politicians from several Ukrainian parties asked the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to obtain explanations from the Polish side.
KyivPost: Jaroslaw Kaczynski has been branded as Ukraine’s Foe of the Week. For his ‘outrageous attack’ on the ODF President
One may well anticipate the abuse of Interpol’s Red Notice system by Kremlin to persecute its political adversaries. However, such abuse of the Schengen Information System by the government of an EU Member State in order to silence its critic is quite shocking – says Euan MacDonald.
Wieczna przyjaźń – вічна дружба. Come and take part in the Polish-Ukrainian Solidarity Day
The celebration of the Polish-Ukrainian Solidarity Day will take place on on the Piłsudski Square in Warsaw on 20 May 2018, at 4:00 pm. The initiators of the event are Warsaw social activists, including Bartosz Kramek and Joanna Cuper from the Open Dialogue Foundation.
Artur Deska awarded with the Ukrainian presidential medal
The Warsaw National Philharmonic Hall hosted a gala concert to mark the 25th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence. The event was also an opportunity to award Polish and Ukrainian activists for their significant contribution to strengthening the international standing of Ukraine, promoting its historical heritage and contemporary achievements. Among the recipients of this medal bestowed by […]
The Open Dialogue Foundation’s top achievements
Representatives of the Foundation follow and attend the most important sessions and meetings of the international organizations and institutions in Brussels, Strasbourg, Vienna and Geneva.
Summary of humanitarian aid provided by the Open Dialogue Foundation in 2015
In 2015, the Open Dialogue Foundation continued its humanitarian aid programme addressed to the ones in need in Ukraine. The categories of beneficiaries did not change and included: widely understood defence structures, medical services and citizens’ initiatives.
Gazeta Wyborcza about the closing of the “Ukrainian World”: “What about the help to Ukrainians?”
“The Ukrainian World, situated at the corner of the Świętokrzyska Street and Nowy Świat in Warsaw, closed its doors after two and a half years of activity. The centre was helping Ukrainians and promoting the Ukrainian culture”, writes Gazeta Wyborcza.
The “Ukrainian World” centre closed its doors. It helped 30 thousand Ukrainians
After over two years of activity, the ODF closed down the Warsaw-based “Ukrainian World” centre. It was the first and biggest centre offering support to large numbers of Ukrainians arriving to Poland. From the beginning of its activity, the “Ukrainian World” helped over 30 000 people.
Legalisation of residence in Poland: most common problems faced by foreigners
On 6 April at 6.00 p.m., again, the Ukrainian World Centre held classes of the Academy of Legalisation of Residence and Employment Support Policy for Foreigners in Poland. Maria Jakubovych, Chairperson of the Board of the Ternopilska Foundation, led the workshop.
Academy of Legalisation of Residence and Employment Support Policy for Foreigners in Poland – official opening
On 30 March, the Ukrainian World Centre held the official opening of the Academy of Legalisation of Residence and Employment Support Policy for Foreigners in Poland, founded by the Open Dialogue Foundation within the framework of the Open Europe Group.
“13 hostages of Putin: How can we release them?” – debate in the “Ukrainian World” in Warsaw, Poland
Open Dialogue Foundation, EuroMaidan SOS, People in Need and European Exchange / Kiev Dialogue organized a debate on the Ukrainian (mostly, but not only) political prisoners, illegally detained and held in the Russian Federation.
Invitation to a panel debate: “13 hostages of Putin: How can we release them?”
The Open Dialogue Foundation, along with Kiev Dialogue, EuroMaidan SOS and People in Need
have an honour and a pleasure to invite you to a panel debate: “13 hostages of Putin: How can we release them?”
Statement: provocation in the “Ukrainian World” centre
At around 18:45 on 10 September 2015, an explosion and fire broke out in the “Ukrainian World” centre at 63, Nowy Świat in Warsaw. The relevant services arrived on the scene: firefighters put out the fire and the police cordoned off the crime scene and began an investigation. No one was injured in the incident. […]