21 June 2013
MEDIA RELEASE
UWC President meets with Ukrainian community in Montreal
On 18 June 2013, Ukrainian World Congress (UWC) President Eugene Czolij addressed a community meeting at the Ukrainian Youth Centre in Montreal, Canada.
The UWC President focused on the significance of Ukraine’s Euro-integration in securing Ukraine’s independence, democratization and prosperity.
Eugene Czolij also spoke about the work of the UWC highlighting preparations for the upcoming X World Congress of Ukrainians taking place 20-22 August 2013 in Lviv, Ukraine. The Congress is dedicated to the memory of the victims of the Holodomor of 1932-33 on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of this genocide and will include commemorative components. Over 250 delegates are expected to participate in sessions that include discussions about Ukraine’s European aspirations, the concept of a global Ukrainian vision and Holodomor.
The UWC extends a special thank you to the Montreal Branches of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress for hosting the evening.
Photos with captions from the meeting are posted on the UWC web site.
Media Contact: Irene Mycak
UKRAINIAN WORLD CONGRESS
145 Evans Ave., Suite 207
Toronto, ON
M8Z 5X8 Canada
Tel. (416) 323-3020
Fax (416) 323-3250
e-mail: [email protected]
website: www.ukrainianworldcongress.org
The UWC is the international coordinating body for Ukrainian communities in the diaspora representing the interests of over 20 million Ukrainians. The UWC has member organizations in 33 countries and ties with Ukrainians in 14 additional countries. Founded in 1967 as a non-profit corporation, the UWC was recognized in 2003 by the United Nations Economic and Social Council as a non-governmental organization (NGO) with special consultative status.
