18 January, 2023
On January 17, 2023, the ECUJE (Cultural and University Jewish Space of Europe) hosted an exceptional evening in support of the Ukrainian people. This event, organized in partnership with the Stand With Ukraine association and the George Gershwin Lodge of B'nai B'rith, brought together prominent figures to express the Jewish community's solidarity with Ukraine, which has been devastated by war.The evening was divided into two main segments. The first addressed the general political issues of the war in Ukraine, while the second focused on the specific situation of Jewish communities in Ukraine and Russia, both of which have been deeply affected by the conflict.Among the guests, Vadym Omelchenko, Ukraine's Ambassador to France, emphasized the importance of internat...
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21 December, 2022
At the Congrès des Maires de France, the city of Plœmeur initiated a partnership with the Ukrainian city of Ichnia, located in the Chernihiv region, which has been severely affected by the war. Following an initial meeting at the Élysée Palace between Ronan Loas, mayor of Plœmeur, and Olena Buturlym, mayor of Ichnia, discussions continued via video conference to define concrete support actions.
Since the beginning of the conflict, the city and its region have suffered extensive destruction: 454 buildings damaged, including essential infrastructure, and many families displaced. Facing the challenges of winter and power outages, Plœmeur is mobilizing to provide emergency supplies, including generators, as part of the Lights for Winter campaign, and to support the city’s reconstruction.
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14 December, 2022
On December 13, 2022, an exceptional charity evening was held in Paris at the prestigious Salle Pleyel, with Olena Zelenska, First Lady of Ukraine, in attendance. Accompanied by a Ukrainian government delegation, this marked her first visit to France since the beginning of the Russian invasion in February 2022. The main goal of the visit was to raise funds for the Olena Zelenska Foundation, which supports the victims of the war.The evening brought together several French personalities, including director Michel Hazanavicius, actress Bérénice Bejo, and Rima Abdul Malak, Minister of Culture. Brigitte Macron, First Lady of France, also attended the event, emphasizing the importance of international solidarity with Ukraine.. A highlight of the evening was a concert by the U...
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