TORONTO – On September 1, the Ukrainian World Congress (UWC) together with its partners, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Ukrainian Institute of National Remembrance and National Museum “Holodomor Victims Memorial,” launched the international action “Light a Candle of Remembrance” to mark the 85th anniversary of the genocidal Holodomor of 1932-1933.
Throughout 85 days until International Holodomor Memorial Day on November 24, candles are lit daily in a different part of the world, uniting Ukrainians and friends of Ukraine in remembrance of the innocent victims of the genocidal policy of the Stalin regime, while raising awareness of the issues of human rights, respect and tolerance.
The flame’s 85-day journey will take it across five continents and will conclude on November 24 in Kyiv on the day of the Ukrainian national commemoration of the Holodomor’s 85th anniversary.
Seen here are photos submitted to the Ukrainian World Congress by Ukrainian communities and groups around the globe as the Candle of Remembrance continues its journey. (For more information and photos, we refer readers to https://holodomor85.com/.)
