Hundreds of people joined the peaceful event in the city of Belfast, 23 February, starting at 15:00, at The Belfast City Hall to mark 3rd anniversary of russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Our goals were:

– to commemorate three years since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine;
– to raise awareness about the ongoing war and remind people that it is far from over;
– to raise funds to purchase an ambulance to send to Ukraine;
– to honour and remember, with a moment of silence and candlelight, the Ukrainians and all fighters for peace who have lost their lives.
– emphasize on the topic of continuous genocide of Ukrainians in every occupied city and village;
– draw attention to the deaths of the civilian population, including innocent children, women, and the elderly.
– to express our gratitude to the people of Northern Ireland for their hospitality and support.

Most of the participants of the event were forcibly temporarily displaced Ukrainians – mostly women with children. Also many residents of the Northern Ireland joined to this event.

The event included:

  • Singing of the Ukrainian national anthem.
  • Speeches by several speakers sharing their thoughts and updates about Ukraine.
  • Stories displayed on posters, including some highlighting children killed in the war.
  • Updates on the current situation in Ukraine, as it is not always widely covered in the media.
  • Posters about children killed by Russia

Thanks to the speakers:

* Cllr Micky Murray – Lord Mayor of Belfast.
* Alan Moore OBE TD DL – Honorary Consul for Ukraine in Northern Ireland.
* Natalia Lapina (Kharkiv), Alisa Lymanska (Kramatorsk), Natalia Tikhonova (Kyiv), Yulia Horodnycha, Santa Poshtarenko – volunteers, forcibly temporarily displaced Ukrainian women;
* John Finucane MP.
* Peter McReynolds MLA.
* Professor Gerard McCann, PhD MA MEd FHEA, Principal Lecturer, International Coordinator, St Mary’s University College, Queen’s University Belfast.
* Jerome Mullen – Honorary Consul of the Republic of Poland in Northern Ireland
* Peter Jennings – Ukrainian Aid, Derry/Londonderry.
* Oleg Shenkaruk – The Chairman of the Ukrainians in Northern Ireland Charity.

All speakers made their contribution to help Ukraine in 2022-2025 and continue to help us, for which we are infinitely grateful!

Special thanks to those who helped with this event:

* PSNI (Police service of Northern Ireland);
* Administration of Belfast City Council;
* Dawson Stelfox MBE DL representing HM Lord Lieutenant for Belfast;
* journalists who provided the media coverage;
* photographers: Alisa Lymanska Photography; Lyman Sky Videography; Viktor Bormotov;
* Memorial platform Меморіал: вбиті росією
*  Keith Farnsworth – Specialist in sound for speech and music events in Northern Ireland  – kdfsound.co.uk
* Milosz Stopka – StopCar Transport
* members of Ukrainians in Northern Ireland Charity;
* volunteers who help to provide this event;
* everyone who joined and supported the peaceful event.

Thanks to your generous donations, the charity has raised £849.00 to procure medical and humanitarian aid. Your contributions will make a significant impact in saving lives in Ukraine’s war zones.
We know you have many choices when it comes to donating. Times are tough everywhere, and we are deeply grateful that you chose to support us in providing security and relief to the people of Ukraine.

Thank you Northern Ireland!
Together we will win!
Glory to Ukraine!
Glory to all of you!

(* With the support of the Consulate of Ukraine in Edinburgh and the Honorary Consul of Ukraine in Northern Ireland.)