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 1 – Ukrainian Institute London and The Royal Society for Arts, Manufactures and Commerce will host a panel in London and online marking 40 years since Chornobyl, bringing together leading experts to discuss its lasting impact on Europe’s environmental security and resilience. With: Serhii Plokhy (Harvard University), Eglė Rindzevičiūtė (Kingston University London), Jonathon Turnbull (Durham University).
April 19–22 – The American Coalition for Ukraine will host the Ukraine Action Summit in Washington, D.C., bringing together advocates for networking, training, and congressional meetings in support of Ukraine.
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.
Explore the UWC Calendar for April–May
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