Will the Upcoming Winter Cause a New Wave of Ukrainian Refugees?

We will discuss how the Ukrainian government, local authorities, and volunteers assist IDPs. Will winter affect the situation? Should we expect a new wave of refugees as a result of Russian attacks on energy infrastructure? Do Ukrainian authorities have a plan to minimize the risks and effects? What conclusions can be drawn to improve the situation with internally displaced persons and vulnerable groups based on the first stages of the war?

Our discussions aim to provide journalists, experts, policymakers, and other stakeholders with accurate and unbiased information about the strategic and operational context of the Russia-Ukraine war. You can expect from the invited Ukrainian and foreign experts a scientifically based analysis and vision of Russian aggression, as well as armed, diplomatic, and civil resistance of Ukraine. We will address the most pressing issues and challenges in various fields, including the consequences of the war, countering Russian narratives, and helping Europeans understand and emulate Ukraine's struggle for freedom and European values.

Organizers:  

The Ilko Kucheriv Democratic Initiatives Foundation and Heinrich Boell Foundation, Kyiv, Ukraine.  

Invited speakers: 

• Petro Burkovskyi  – Executive Director, Ilko Kucheriv Democratic Initiatives Foundation
• Mariia Krasnenko - legal expert, NGO "Public holding "Group of Influence"
• Iryna Sushko - Executive Director, NGO “Europe without Barriers”, International expert on freedom of movement, integrated border management, migration and visa policies
• Representative of Vostok-SOS (TBC)

Moderator:  Serhii Shapovalov – Political analyst, Ilko Kucheriv Democratic Initiatives Foundation

To participate in the event, please, register via the link by 10 am EET (Kyiv time), Thursday, November 17, 2022: https://forms.gle/jy8r76J611dZ5Gc67