Since its inception in 1949, the Ukrainian Council of NSW (UCNSW or ОУГ) has had as its mission to be a strong coordinating body representing all Ukrainians in NSW. Originally its members were all the hromady in NSW. This initially worked well, but in recent decades hromady membership has shrunk and many ceased to operate. Hence, it became essential that UCNSW restructure and … [Read more...]
AFUO STATEMENT CALLING FOR AUSTRALIAN MAGNITSKY ACT
The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) calls on the Australian Government to join the international community in punishing human rights abusers by introducing the Magnitsky Act and imposing sanctions. Serhiy Magnitsky was a Russian lawyer responsible for uncovering the largest tax fraud in Russian history, for which he was jailed without a court … [Read more...]
AFUO STATEMENT ON AUSTRALIAN TARIFF PREFERENCES FOR UKRAINE
The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) calls on its close partner, Australia, to include Ukraine in its system of tariff preferences. These preference schemes give eligible countries access to lower or "free” rates of customs duty for certain imported goods. For many years, Australia and Ukraine have enjoyed friendly relations, deep-rooted in the … [Read more...]
Media Release: Occupation Therapy Program in Ukraine
SATURDAY 13th March 2021 THANKS TO THE GENEROSITY OF AUSSIE UKES! THE INAUGURAL PROGRAM FOR "PRACTICAL OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SKILLS FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS" COMMENCES IN UKRAINE TODAY The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO), partnering with the School of Allied Health, Faculty of Health Sciences Curtin University, The Ukrainian … [Read more...]
Media Release: International Women’s Day 2021
March 8, 2021 INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY – WOMEN IN OUR COMMUNITY AS LEADERS The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) joins in celebrating International Women’s Day (IWD). This year's UN theme is 'Women in Leadership'. AFUO recognises and celebrates women who lead in all of our community groups on this global … [Read more...]
