Miroslaw Skorka re-elected head of Association of Ukrainians in Poland

The IX Congress of the Association of Ukrainians in Poland (AUP) was held on May 2, during which Miroslaw Skorka was re-elected as chair, having first assumed the role in 2021.

Igor Horkiv, head of the AUP Przemyśl branch, was elected deputy-chairman of the organization.

In a letter, Ukrainian World Congress President Paul Grod congratulated the AUP on the congress and Miroslaw Skorka on his re-election.

Grod said that the AUP is “the heart of Ukrainian community life in Poland,” and “one of the UWC’s most active and reliable members.” 

He added: “The AUP has carried out extraordinary efforts to assist Ukrainian refugees since Russia’s genocidal war against Ukraine began. Thanks to you, hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians have found safety, warmth, and hope.” 

The UWC President also praised the AUP’s “inspired efforts in supporting and developing Ukrainian education, youth and cultural-educational initiatives, as well as integrating newly established community organizations.”

“The AUP has truly emerged as a leader in comprehensive support for Ukraine. […] Special thanks to AUP Chair Miroslaw Skorka and the entire board for your wise and effective leadership, principles, perseverance, and strategic vision,” Grod said.

The congress was held in Przemyśl at the Ukrainian Narodnyi Dim, where delegates from AUP branches across Poland gathered.

Honored guests included Oleksandr Bachyk, Honorary Consul of Ukraine in Przemyśl; Jerzy Rejt, the first AUP Chair; former Chair Piotr Tyma; Ihor Mrychko, head of the Scout movement in Poland; and Hryhoriy Kupriyanovych, head of the Ukrainian Society.

The congress opened with a minute of silence to honor the fallen defenders of Ukraine. The first part of the meeting featured reports from the AUP chair, the board, the audit commission, and the friendly court, followed by discussions on the organization’s achievements during the previous term.

Later, participants discussed “Ukrainian Citizens in AUP: Roles, Opportunities, Challenges.” Changes were made to the organization’s statute as a result of this discussion. The first day of the congress concluded with a ceremonial dinner.