Advocacy focus: Key dates in August

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

Commemorative dates

• August 3 – Ukrainian Air Force Day
• August 5 – Day of Remembrance for the Victims of the Great Terror of 1937 at Sandarmokh
• August 9 – International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
• August 12 – International Youth Day
• August 21 – International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism
• August 23 – Ukrainian National Flag Day
• August 24 – Independence Day of Ukraine
• August 27 – 170th anniversary of the birth of Ivan Franko (1856–1916)
• August 29 – Day of Remembrance of the Defenders of Ukraine; Ukrainian Aviation Day

Events

• Throughout August – UWC global Independence Day campaign, “Thank you for standing with Ukraine”
• August 19-21 – Third International Assembly, “Ukrainian Women Around the World: New Challenges – New Leadership,” named in honor of Anna Kisil, in Lviv.