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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 24, 2022
Today, the Consortium for Elections and Political Process Strengthening denounces Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This violence is an unjustified intrusion on a peaceful, sovereign country, and a humanitarian catastrophe for the Ukrainian people.
Ukrainians have freely, continuously, and courageously demonstrated their unwavering commitment to an enduring, independent, and democratic state.
NDI Partner Organizes Ukraine’s Largest Pride March
Since Ukraine’s 2014 Revolution of Dignity, NDI has conducted semiannual public opinion polling in Ukraine. These polls have provided a treasure trove of data related to Ukrainians’ perceptions of democratic change. To mark the second anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, NDI has compiled a retrospective analysis of how views changed over the past eight years.
In recognition of Poland’s and other European countries’ leadership in supporting Ukraine and the pressing challenges to peace, democracy and justice that Russia’s premeditated and indefensible attack on Ukraine presents, the National Democratic Institute’s Board of Directors is convening its next international meeting in Warsaw and Krakow, Poland.
Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Ukrainians from all walks of life have upended their lives to safeguard distinctly democratic values such as pluralism, tolerance and inclusion. NDI partners BBC Media Action and the Ukrainian public broadcaster Suspilne have launched a documentary series, “Vydymi” (“Visible”), highlighting the work of women and LGBTQI+ Ukrainians in wartime.
In June, NDI partner Rizni.Rivni (Different.Equal), a platform of civic initiatives operated by LGBTQ+ organizations, launched their "Shelter Against Intolerance" art installation to bring attention to the lack of protections against hate-motivated violence in Ukraine.
NDI mourns the passing of Nadia Diuk. A tireless advocate for democracy around the world, Nadia brought a rare combination of scholarly analysis and passionate activism to her role as senior advisor at the National Endowment for Democracy. Among her legacies are the thousands – perhaps millions – of democrats in Europe and Eurasia whom she empowered with her vision and determination. Ukraine was a special concern and focus of Nadia’s enormous talent.
Dr Marcin Walecki is the Senior Resident Country Director for the National Democratic Institute (NDI) in Ukraine. He returned to NDI in 2022 with more than 25 years of democracy assistance and governance experience working in roughly 50 countries around the world, implementing programs dealing with democratic governance, anti-corruption and political finance, political party assistance, and gender equality. Prior to rejoining the Ukraine team, Mr.