Join us for an online event dedicated to the legal protection of Jewish cemeteries in Ukraine.
When: May 20, 18:00-20:00
Where: Zoom
Language: Ukrainian
During the event, participants will learn about the different legal statuses of cemeteries, whether changes to these statuses are necessary, and how such changes can affect the preservation of cultural heritage. The speakers will share practical experience, explain procedures for changing legal status, and discuss whether this is always appropriate.
Speakers:
– Roman Voluiko – Mayor of the city of Haivoron, Kirovohrad region.
– Oleh Pohorilets – Director of the State Historical and Cultural Reserve “Mezhybizh.”
– Roman Malenkov – Head of the State Historical and Architectural Reserve “Ancient Kyiv.”
– Albert Venger – PhD in History, Head of the Department of World History at Oles Honchar Dnipro National University.
Registration: https://forms.gle/ne2BtBWXwWrnsvYE7
The event is organized by ESJF European Jewish Cemeteries Initiative and the United Jewish Community of Ukraine, with the support of the Auswärtiges Amt German Federal Foreign Office.