Advocacy focus: Key dates in April

These key dates, events, and initiatives in April serve as guideposts for advocacy efforts and should be considered when planning activities, communications, and strategic messaging.

Commemorative dates

April 4 – NATO Day. For Ukraine, membership in the Alliance is essential for ensuring security, strengthening international support, and defending freedom in Europe.

April 26 – the 40th anniversary of the Chornobyl disaster, the largest man-made catastrophe in human history, caused by negligence and failures of the Soviet authorities.

April – In 2022, Ukraine’s Armed Forces liberated the Kyiv, Chernihiv, and Sumy regions, completing the de-occupation of northern Ukraine by April 5-7 and disrupting Russia’s blitzkrieg. Advocacy materials are available at the following link.

Events

April 5-11 – The KobzART Ukrainian Festival will take place in Nice, France. The festival’s slogan is “Resistance. Resilience. Renaissance.”

April 9 – In Toronto, a lecture will be held at the Ukrainian Canadian Art Foundation KUMF Gallery as part of the “Contemporary Ukrainian Diaspora Literature” project, featuring author Maria Reva.

April 25 – The World Federation of Ukrainian Women Organizations (​​WFUWO) will host an Academy Gala in Toronto to honor leaders of the Ukrainian women’s movement in Canada and around the world.