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In partnership with the International Renaissance Foundation
The fight against evident injustice has become a unifying factor for Ukrainian society. However, while people often agree on what is unjust, their visions of justice can vary significantly, leading to polarized positions and plans. Individuals driven by their personal understanding of justice can sometimes act in ways that are highly destructive. How can we prevent this? Can justice become a shared, unifying goal for Ukrainian society? What risks and obstacles exist? Is there truly a strong demand for justice? How do we define justice, and how does our individual and collective experience shape its meaning? Which elements of the pursuit of justice should be foundational, and which should be complementary—punishment for crimes, reparations, preservation of memory, and so forth?
Speakers:
– Anhelina Koriakina, Co-founder of the Laboratory of Public Interest Journalism
– Maksym Ieligulashvili, “Ukraine. 5 AM” Coalition Expert
– Maksym Butkevych, Human Rights Activist, Journalist, Public Figure, and Military Serviceman
– Olesia Ostrovska-Liuta, Director of the National Art, Culture, and Museum Complex “Mystetskyi Arsenal”
– Olha Dukhnich, Head of the “Demography and Migration” Department at the Frontier Institute (TBC)
– Oksana Dovhopolova, Doctor of Philosophy, Curator of the Memory Culture Platform Past/Future/Art, Professor at Kyiv School of Economics (TBC)
Moderator:
Larysa Denysenko, Ukrainian Writer, Lawyer, Human Rights Advocate, and TV Host
In partnership with SCMU
During the discussion, we will explore the irreversibility of our shared path and the power of unity. Together, we will seek answers to key questions: What forms the foundation of successful collaboration between the government and the civil society sector? Are the intentions of both sides genuine? Who stands to benefit the most from such cooperation? Do we trust each other? Is this collaboration a response to external pressures and demands, or is it a natural necessity to strengthen one another in the face of a common threat and to achieve shared goals?
Speakers:
– Oleksandr Yarema, State Secretary of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine
– Oksana Zholnovych, Minister of Social Policy of Ukraine (TBC)
– Oleksandr Banchuk, Deputy Minister of Justice of Ukraine
– Mykola Borovets, Mayor of Zviahel
– Volodymyr Sheyhus, Executive Director of ISAR Ednannia
– Halyna Skipalska, Executive Director of the International Charitable Foundation “Ukrainian Foundation for Public Health”
Moderator:
Larysa Denysenko, Ukrainian Writer, Lawyer, Human Rights Advocate, and TV Host
In partnership with Pro-Integrity: Promoting Integrity in the Public Sector
During the discussion, we will explore answers to the question: Is tolerating corruption our subconscious choice, or is it a flaw in the system that we must overcome? We will delve into the culture of tolerating corruption in Ukraine. On the one hand, society demands absolute honesty from officials, yet on the other, it tolerates minor acts of corruption in everyday life. Corruption is an interaction between two parties: those who take and those who give. Why does this happen? Is it the system’s fault, or is it also rooted in ourselves? Are we ready for real change, and do we genuinely want it? What can each of us do in our own role to prevent corruption from being exploited for hype?
Speakers:
– Vitaliy Deinega, Civic Activist, Founder of the “Ukrainian Witness” Project, Initiator of “I’m Fine,” and Founder of the “Come Back Alive” Foundation
– Andriy Zelinskyy, Military Chaplain of the UGCC, Co-founder of the Ukrainian Leadership Academy, Lecturer at UCU
– Hanna Hopko, Civic Activist, Journalist, Chair of the Board of the NGO “Network for the Protection of National Interests ‘ANTS’,” Co-founder of the International Center for Ukrainian Victory
– Yuriy Nikolov, Investigative Journalist, “Nashi Hroshi” Project
– Nataliia Aliushyna, Head of the National Agency of Ukraine on Civil Service
Moderator:
Lesya Ostrovska-Liuta, Director of Mystetskyi Arsenal
In partnership with Ukrainska Pravda
In times of war, Ukraine showcases a unique example of resilience in upholding democratic values and freedom of speech. During the panel, speakers will discuss how Ukrainian society maintains democracy even under the most challenging conditions, the obstacles faced by media and civil society organizations, and the critical role journalists play in safeguarding civil liberties and ensuring government transparency. Ukrainska Pravda, the country’s leading independent online media outlet, plays a pivotal role in highlighting democratic processes, providing oversight, and offering critical analysis of government actions.
Speakers:
– Olha Aivazovska, Chair of the Board, Civil Network OPORA
– Zoya Kazanzhy, Journalist, Writer, Media Trainer
– Andriy Kulykov, Journalist, Radio Host, Media Expert, Head of the Commission on Journalistic Ethics
– Valeriy Pekar, Entrepreneur, Publicist, Lecturer at the Kyiv-Mohyla Business School
– Yuliya Kyrychenko, Board Member at the Center of Policy and Legal Reform, Project Leader on Constitutional Law, Co-chair of the Reanimation Package of Reforms Council
Moderator:
Roman Romaniuk, Political Analyst at “Ukrainska Pravda”
