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Time | LOCATION | Speaker | topic |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00 AM | Kyiv | – Aliye Ibrahimova, Member of the Board of the ICOMOS Ukraine National Committee, Specialist in Architectural Monuments of Medieval Crimea, Director of the Bakhchisarai Historical and Cultural Reserve (1998-2014); – Olena Serdiuk, Museum Worker, Member of the Board of the ICOMOS Ukraine National Committee; – Liubov Apostolova-Sossa, Urban Planner Head of Department of Urban Economy Kyiv National University of Construction and Architecture, Member of the Board of the ICOMOS Ukraine National Committee. | 11:00 AM – Press conference: “Architectural Monuments in Occupied Crimea: Preservation Under Threat During russian Occupation. Ukrainian National Heritage Sites on the UNESCO Tentative List and Their Current Status “ Key topics: – The current condition of architectural heritage sites in Crimea amid russian occupation and the challenges surrounding their preservation; – The legal standing of Ukrainian monuments of national significance located within the occupied territory; – The role and significance of the UNESCO Tentative List in safeguarding cultural heritage; – The case of the Khan’s Palace in Bakhchisarai: risks posed by unauthorized restoration efforts, damage to original structures, and the reaction from the international community. |
| 12:00 PM | Kyiv | – Anna Sliusarenko, Producer, Screenwriter, Head of the Board of the NGO Locals; – Liudmyla Melnyk, Film Director; – Stanislav Fedorchuk, Volunteer, Public Figure; – Liudmyla Huseinova, Human Rights Activist, Former Civilian Hostage. All in person. | People of Freedom’s Color: A documentary exploring Ukraine’s non-violent resistance under occupation Why is it important? The upcoming documentary People of Freedom’s Color, produced by the NGO Locals (“Tuteshni “), offers a compelling look at the peaceful resistance of Ukrainian civilians under russian occupation since 2014. The filmmakers describe the project as an attempt to trace the roots and evolution of non-violent defiance against the backdrop of ongoing aggression. The film features personal accounts from residents of Crimea, Donetsk, Luhansk, Novoazovsk, Melitopol, and Kherson. It highlights the stories of activists from grassroots movements like the Yellow Ribbon and the Zla Mavka, as well as testimonies from those still living under occupation, individuals who bravely paint national flags, hang symbolic ribbons, distribute posters with Ukrainian motifs, uphold cultural traditions, and even teach the Ukrainian language in defiance of imposed restrictions. |
| 1:00 PM | Kyiv | – Oleksandr Khorunzhyi, Spokesperson for the State Emergency Service of Ukraine (in person). | Enemy attack on Ukraine during the night of June 16-17: Casualties, aftermath, and rescue efforts Key topics: – Casualty figures (dead and injured) from the enemy attack on Ukraine during the night of June 16-17; – Scale of destruction and damage; – Emergency and rescue operations: What hindered access to disaster sites? |
