Ukrainian World Congress president to visit Australia (06/30/02)

Ukrainian World Congress president to visit Australia

ESSENDON, Australia - The president of the Ukrainian World Congress (UWC), Askold Lozynskyj, will visit Australia between August 14-30.

Mr. Lozynskyj accepted the invitation of the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organizations (AFUO) to visit all major centers in Australia.

By profession an attorney at law, Mr. Lozynskyj was elected to lead the UWC in 1998. He has been an avid worker with Ukrainian communities throughout the world. He has focused his attention on the Eastern diaspora, visiting many Ukrainian communities on formerly Soviet territory.

He has also been active in challenging the Ukrainian government on issues to strengthen Ukraine's position on fostering strong Ukrainian identity.

Mr. Lozynskyj been a strong advocate for ethnic Ukrainians in many countries throughout the world, including Russia, Poland and other countries where strong Ukrainian communities exist.

Prior to being elected president of the UWC, Mr. Lozynskyj was president of the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America, an umbrella body for Ukrainians in the United States.

Mr. Lozynskyj will visit all major Ukrainian Australian centers in Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth and Hobart.

A very strong orator, Mr. Lozynskyj will deliver a series of speeches and presentations on relations with Ukraine, the current Ukrainian political situation and its implications for Australia-Ukraine relations, issues of cultural and linguistic preservation, and other matters.

A series of meetings with high-ranking Australian government and some state government officials is being planned.

"Having the UWC president visit Australia will no doubt be a great honor for our community in Australia," said Stefan Romaniw, chairman of the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organizations.

"Mr. Lozynsky is a strong and effective advocate for Ukrainian issues and has a proven track record. His understanding of Ukrainian issues, together with issues of community development ,is very strong and will no doubt raise new challenges for the Australian Ukrainian community," he added.

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