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“НАШЕ ЖИТТЯ”, КВІТЕНЬ 2014 WWW. UNWLA.ORG 15 THE FUTURE OF THE UNWLA IS IN OUR HANDS! The upcoming convention is the first in thirty years to be held in the New York City area, the very place where our organization was born. There is much to be proud of and to reflect on at an event like this, but we should also use it as an opportunity to look forward. This important gathering will afford us a platform for evaluation and discussion. As we do so, let us remember our accomplishments but at the same time keep the convention slogan in mind — The future of the UNWLA is in our hands. Our future is indeed the responsibility of each and every one of us. As the UNWLA approaches its 90th ann i- versary in 2015, we can boast that united we are a highly-respected organization, one founded on ideals which are backed up with concrete and po s- itive actions; the UNWLA is an organization which connects both generations and immigr a- tions. We are fortunate that together we have such a wealth of wisdom, experience, and knowledge. Over the past three years, we’ve seen our branches- at-large and our members- at-large numbers grow. This is a fairly new phenomenon and we should ensure that this increasing pool of talented membership is nurtured. We have wi t- nessed the growth of some of our Regional Cou n- cils, while others are facing challenges. This is an area where evaluation and discussion is essential. The future of the UNWLA is in our hands. It has been more than twenty years since Ukraine became independent — we rejoiced then, renewed the UNWLA’s partnership with the U krainian Women’s League of Ukraine, and continued developing our projects in Ukraine. However, history repeats itself, and Ukraine once again finds itself in turbulent times. The role of our organization has always been influenced and defined by current ___________________________ Meeting of Archbishop Leonard Blair, Archbishop of Hartford, with representatives of Ukrainian-American organizations at the Chancery in Hartford. needs and, once again, it has been so in the final months of 2013 and has carried through into 2014. Besides the immediate response to the Maidan and its aftermath, we have and will co n- tinue to examine the future path of our work and our projects in Ukraine while steadfastly suppor t- ing all facets of human rights. Past experience will guide us into the future. The UNWLA is continuing to participate in rallies, demonstrations, and letter-writing campaigns in defense of Ukraine’s territorial i n- tegrity and its citizens’ basic human rights. On February 28th, Roma Shuhan, UNWLA Financial Secretary, represented the UNWLA at a comm u- nity meeting with U.S. Senator Charles Schumer. Current events in Ukraine were discussed, and his continued support was requested. (Senator Schumer participates in the annual Holodomor commemorations at St. Patrick Cathedral). Du r- ing this meeting Senator Schumer stated, “Now that we have moved past a failed regime in Ukraine, I believe our nation should do whatever it can — diplomatically and economically — to help the Ukrainian people during this time of trans i- tion. The Ukrainian people are strong, but they need our support as they rebuild following the turmoil of the past few months. I plan to work with the Ukrainian community here in New York to figure out the best way to help in the weeks and months ahead.” On March 6th, Sofia Hewryk, Vice President for Cultural Affairs, Mariya Andriyovych, Member- at-Large, and I traveled to Washington, D.C., for a rally in front of the White House in defense of Ukraine’s territorial integrity and against the Russian invasion of the Crimea. Many UNWLA members participated — from New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois, and the Washington, D.C., area. The next day, on March 7th, Vice Pres i- dent Ulana Zinych participated in a Connecticut community meeting with Roman Catholic Archbishop Blair of the Archdiocese of Hartford , Connecticut . Plans for an ecumenical service of
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