The Association of Ukrainian Women in Great Britain held a conference in Coventry, honoring Iryna Senyk and recognizing Ukrainian women for their contributions and dedication.
The conference honored the memory of Iryna Senyk and recognized Ukrainian women community leaders.
The national conference of the Association of Ukrainian Women in Great Britain was held in Coventry. Representatives of local branches reviewed the past year’s activities and discussed further assistance to Ukraine. The organization announced the conference on its Facebook page.
Mezha reports this, citing Ukrinform.
During the meeting, the central executive board presented reports on the organization’s work, including its activities in support of Ukrainian communities and assistance to Ukraine.
Anna Karpynets and Hanna Shliakhetko were awarded the St. Volodymyr Medal, the highest distinction of the Ukrainian World Congress. Certificates of Merit from the World Federation of Ukrainian Women’s Organizations (WFUWO) for their years of dedicated service were presented to Halyna Prodyvus, Mariia Kopchyk, Henia Mandzii, and Lesia Semegen.
A separate part of the conference was dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the birth of Iryna Senyk, a Ukrainian dissident, poet, and embroidery artist. Attendees viewed an exhibition of her creative works, including four original embroidered pieces that Senyk donated to the Association of Ukrainian Women (AUW) Museum.
The Coventry branch also organized an exhibition of embroidered works by its first-generation members and prepared a musical performance featuring Ukrainian songs dedicated to the artist.
As Ukrinform reported, at a conference in Lisbon, Ukrainian women leaders from various countries discussed how to identify Russian information manipulation, communicate about the war to foreign audiences, and strengthen trust in Ukraine.
