The Russian military’s actions amount to two crimes against humanity, the Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine’s report states – firstly of “murder and of forcible transfer of population” and secondly, “deportations and transfers of civilians” from areas occupied by Russian forces, some of whom were tortured.
Photo: Thorbjørn Kjosvold / MFA, Norway.
A new monument to Queen Ellisiv was unveiled at Harald Hårdrådes plass in Oslo, Norway, on Friday, October 24th.
Who was Queen Ellisiv, born one thousand years ago in Kyiv? She married King Harald Hardruler Sigurdsson of Norway in 1044, becoming the first Norwegian queen not born in Scandinavia. This mini-conference aims to shed light on what we know about Ellisiv and the world in which she lived.
Since regaining independence in 1991, Ukraine has pursued a path toward democracy, freedom, and European integration. The road has not been easy: corruption, political instability, and pressure from Russia have repeatedly tested Ukraine’s institutions and society. Yet, despite these challenges, Ukrainians have consistently demonstrated their commitment to democracy through civic activism, free elections, and grassroots movements.
We are a humanitarian non-profit organization and our purpose is to support people, as well as to help people's life situation after the devastation of war. Relevant, the main focus will be helping children and their mothers.
S2pu was established on January 28, 2019, and the need for help is great.
Our values:
Some of our work so far:
Per-Kaare Holdal, (to the left) representing Support to the People of Ukraine, recently had a constructive and inspiring meeting with H.E. Ambassador of Ukraine, Oleksiy Gavrysh, and Ms. Nataliya Marikutsa, First Secretary at the Embassy of Ukraine in Norway.