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UCCA Condemns Continued Convictions of Opposition Leaders

19 April 2012

The Ukrainian Congress Committee of America (UCCA), the representative organization of over one million Americans of Ukrainian descent, is deeply troubled by the April 12th conviction of former Acting Defense Minister Valery Ivashchenko. Mr. Ivashchenko was sentenced to 5 years imprisonment on charges related to abuse of office, making him the third minister from opposition leader and former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko’s cabinet to be convicted and jailed. This most recent politically motivated act on the part of the Yanukovich regime is yet another example of the ongoing political repressions in Ukraine.

The UCCA strongly condemns the recent sentencing and imprisonment of Valery Ivashchenko, and calls for his immediate release, especially given his poor state of health after an 18 month pre-trial imprisonment; and urges the government of Ukraine to respect the rule of law and provide for a fair judicial process.

The UCCA welcomes the United States’ public condemnation of this most recent act of selective justice targeted at Ukraine’s political opposition; and encourages them to continue their principled position in protecting human rights in Ukraine.

Remembering Operation “Wisla”: April 1947

16 April 2012

This year marks the 65 anniversary of the forced resettlement of 150,000 Ukrainians from their indigenous territories (the Lemko, Sian, Kholm and Pidliashia regions) to territories in Northern Poland. This forced deportation was a deliberate attempt by Soviet and Polish authorities to destroy the identity and culture of Ukrainians residing in the Lemko and surrounding regions in Polish-occupied Ukraine.

UCCA Condemns the Sentencing of Lutsenko

07 March 2012

The Ukrainian Congress Committee of America, the representative organization of the over one million Americans of Ukrainian descent, strongly condemns the recent sentencing of Ukraine’s former Interior Minister and opposition leader Yuri Lutsenko.

2012 UKRAINIAN NATIONAL FUND APPEAL

16 February 2012

As we embark upon our 72^nd year of service to the Ukrainian American community, the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America (UCCA) calls upon its Branches and Members to fulfill their membership obligations and contribute to the Ukrainian National Fund (UNF).

2012 is an important election year for the UCCA. In September, the UCCA will be holding its quadrennial congress, the XXI Congress of Ukrainians in America, the highest ruling body, where delegates will report on the work that has been accomplished over the last four years, set plans for the future and elect a new Executive Board. In October, the citizens of Ukraine will cast their ballots for members of Parliament during the elections to the Verkhovna Rada. And in November, the Americans will go to the polls to elect the President of the United States. As a result, the UCCA is embarking on an ambitious plan during this Election year!

UCCA Statement - UWC

14 February 2012

This statement is not available in the English language.

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