under the Patronage of the EESC President
Christa Schweng
Background of the forum
Ukrainian Civil Society embodies courage, dedication and persistence of the entire Ukrainian nation in its fight for Democracy, Freedom and Sovereignty.
It has been notoriously known for its forward-looking, visionary thinking and perpetual work in driving reforms in Ukraine, striving for a European, peaceful, and successful future for current and next generations of Ukrainians.
In 2022, however, this work has been put at risk, under the brutality of Russia's full-scale invasion.
This has not been enough to stop the work done by Ukrainian Civil Society organizations that advocate for Ukrainian cause to the decisionmakers in their countries.
In view of the constant attacks against Ukrainian citizens, the intense work of Ukrainian activists in Brussels has exponentially increased their activities all along the EU, under unprecedented pressure, to the point of becoming the voice of Ukrainian Civil Society within the EU.
This Forum addresses this critical challenge:
The need for a coordinated, aligned and solid direction of all Ukrainian Civil Societies across Europe, under the close symbiosis with EU Institutions
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Agenda of the forum
09.00 – 09.45
09.45 - 10.10
10.20 - 11.30
11.30 - 11.45
11.45 - 12.00
12.00 - 13.00
13.00 - 13.30
13.30 - 14.30
14.30 - 15.30
15.30 - 16.10
16.10 - 16.30
16.30 - 17.30
17.30 - 17.40
18.00 - 21.00
Welcome coffee
Practical information
Welcome
Speeches by the President of
EESC Christa Schweng,
Head of Promote Ukraine
Marta Barandiy &
Programme manager of
Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Ihor
Bryzhatyi
Speed dating of Ukrainian
civil society
with MEPs
- Viola von Cramon
- Vlad Gheorghe
Working session
Presenting participants and
organizations they represent
Coffee break
Informal chat & networking
Strategising session Part 1
Identification of best practices
and common challenges
within civic advocacy efforts
Short presentation of results
Summary & overview of outputs
Networking Stand-up Launch
Strategising session Part 2
generation of ideas on
tackling identified challenges
Short presentation of results
Summary & overview of outputs
Coffee break
Informal chat & networking
Next steps
Finalizing suggestions,
proposals and discussion
Closing ceremony
Closing remarks for participants
Drinks & snacks
Address: Rue Belliard/Belliardstraat 99-101 (EESC),
EU Quarter, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
Address of the forum
Rue Van Maerlant 2, European Quarter, 1000 Bruxelles
Building of European Economic Social Committee
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Participants
It is vital for us to have crossborder collaboration and communication, hence we have 23 partcipants from 14 countries around Europe.
1. Lukraine - Luxembourg
2. Stand with Ukraine Foundation - Poland
3. PromoUkraina - France
4. International Cultural Club - Spain
5. HELP UKRAINE ALICANTE - Spain
6. Ukrainian Action in Ireland - Ireland!
7. Prism Ua - Ukraine
8. Unlimited Democracy - Verein zur Förderung der
Demokratisierung - Austria
9. Nordic Ukraine Forum - Sweden
10. Hlas Ukrajiny - Czech Republic
11. Institute of Innovative Governance - Estonia
12. Communities Army of Ukraine - Ukraine
13. Eastern Circles - France
14. Institute for Leadership, Innovation & Development - Ukraine
15. IWEK - Germany
16. Professional Government Association - Germany
17. Union of Ukrainian Organizations in Germany - Germany
18. Centre for Civil Liberties - Ukraine
19. USCC - Ukraine
20. Harvard Club of Ukraine - Switzerland
21. Associazione Cristiana degli Ucraini in Italia - Italy
22. Bevar Ukraine - Denmark
23. Action Ukraine - Switzerland