Skip to content
Call Us Today! 212-533-4646 | MON-FRI 12PM - 4PM (EST)
DONATE
SUBSCRIBE
Search for:
About Us
UNWLA 100
Publications
FAQ
Annual Report 2024
Annual Report 2023
Annual Report 2022
Annual Report 2021
Initiatives
Advocate
Educate
Cultivate
Care
News
Newsletters
Sign Up For Our Newsletter
Join UNWLA
Become a Member
Volunteer With Us
Donate to UNWLA
Members Portal
Shop to Support Ukraine
Search for:
Print
Print Page
Download
Download Page
Download Right Page
Open
1
2-3
4-5
6-7
8-9
10-11
12-13
14-15
16-17
18-19
20-21
22-23
24-25
26-27
28-29
30-31
32-33
34-35
36
НАШЕ ЖИТТЯ • Травень-Червень 2025 7 Language barriers, while a challenge, can be ad - dressed through high-quality translations, subti - tled films, and multilingual cultural programming. Successful cultural diplomacy means ensuring that Ukrainian art, literature, and history are ac - cessible, relatable, and recognized in their own right — not as footnotes to russian culture. Competing in a Culturally Saturated World In major cultural hubs, where global narratives compete for attention, Ukraine must carve out a space that resonates with diverse audiences. Insti - tutional partnerships are key — whether through film festivals, museum exhibitions, or university programs, collaborating with well-established in - stitutions lends credibility and extends reach. The assumption that international interest in Ukraine remains as high as in the early years of the full-scale invasion is misleading. Today, Ukraine competes in a global marketplace of ideas, where attention spans are limited, and new crises con - stantly emerge. Strategic, well-planned initiatives are essential to maintain and expand Ukraine’s presence in global discourse. Key Initiatives and Strategies To reinforce Ukraine’s presence in global ac - ademia and cultural institutions, the UNWLA’s Decolonization Month promotes a range of initi - atives, including: • Expanding Ukraine’s Cultural Presence. De - veloping thematic projects that connect with international audiences. Examples include joint Ukrainian-American artistic projects addressing environmental issues, human rights, women’s contributions to history, or children’s rights. A particularly pressing topic is the return of Ukraini - an children illegally deported by russia. • Institutional Collaborations. Partnering with museums, universities, and cultural organizations to amplify Ukraine’s voice. • Decolonization Guides for Museums, Librar - ies, and Universities. Providing resources to help institutions reassess and correct the representa - tion of Ukrainian culture and history, which have long been misattributed, overshadowed, or ap - propriated. • Documentary Film Support. Financing and promoting films that capture Ukraine’s experi - ence and resilience during the war. • Decolonization of Ukrainian Studies in Glob - al Discourse. Strengthening academic programs dedicated to Ukrainian history, culture, and lit - erature to counter colonial narratives and secure Ukraine’s rightful place in global scholarship. Decolonization Month: A Long-Term Commit - ment The UNWLA’s Decolonization Month is not just a symbolic initiative — it’s a structured, long- term effort to shift the narrative around Ukraine’s cultural and historical identity. By strengthening partnerships with international institutions, pro - moting academic and artistic collaborations, and ensuring Ukraine’s voice is heard in cultural and intellectual spaces, this initiative helps position Ukraine as an equal participant in global conver - sations. The fight for cultural recognition is as criti - cal as any other aspect of Ukraine’s struggle for sovereignty. By engaging in cultural diplomacy, advocating for decolonized education, and fos - tering international partnerships, we ensure that Ukraine’s history and identity are no longer de - fined by others — but by Ukrainians themselves. This article was prepared by UNWLA National Education Chair Anna Petelina based on the following video con- tent: Культурна дипломатія: як Україна говорить зі світом? | «Зі своїми по суті» and Як пояснити іноземцям, що Малевич – український художник? | Володимир Шейко про культурну дипломатію, both available on YouTube.
Page load link
Go to Top
1 
2-3 
4-5 
6-7 
8-9 
10-11 
12-13 
14-15 
16-17 
18-19 
20-21 
22-23 
24-25 
26-27 
28-29 
30-31 
32-33 
34-35 
36 
