REACTION TO THE TERRORIST ATTACKS ON THE U.S.: Ukrainian World Congress (09/23/01)

REACTION TO THE TERRORIST ATTACKS ON THE U.S.

Ukrainian World Congress

With sadness, the Ukrainian World Congress (UWC) sends its heartfelt condolences to families and friends of all Americans who died or suffered injury as a result of the events of September 11. Our sympathies lie as well with Ukrainian Americans, known and unknown, included on that list. We pray for the repose of the souls of the dead as well as for the recovery of the living. May God grant to the departed life everlasting as martyrs in the struggle against terrorism.

The World Council on Social Service (WCSS) at the UWC stands ready to assist in any manner possible. While our means are relatively meager, through our global network, in particular in the United States, we shall attempt to assist anyone in need, seeking our help. In particular, any suffering Ukrainian American should phone our headquarters in Toronto at (416) 323-3020.

Terrorism is not an instrument of nor a plague upon any one society or state. It needs to be addressed by the world community acting in good faith, without stereotyping or blind vindictiveness. Only a joint and global effort can eradicate this scourge which seeks the innocent as its victims. The UWC stands ready to lend its support and urges ethnic Ukrainians throughout the world to assist their governments in this salient struggle. We encourage governments to manifest a resolute determination devoid of prejudices. May the Lord guide us in this endeavor!

For the Ukrainian World Congress:
Askold S. Lozynskyj, President, UWC
Olga Danylak, Chair, WCSS

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