APPEALS TO OUR COMMUNITY

20th anniversary of Chornobyl disaster

April 26, 2006, marks the anniversary of one of the most tragic events in the history of mankind - the 20th anniversary of the Chornobyl nuclear disaster. It is categorized as one of the world's worst ecological catastrophes. The Chornobyl nuclear explosion placed millions of men, women and children in danger of long-term health problems, and has serious implications for the entire world. Ukraine, the land and its people, face an environmental crisis of enormous proportions. These far-reaching consequences may never be fully recognized.

Over the past 20 years, through the efforts of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress, its branches, member-organizations and a multitude of groups and individuals, much assistance has been provided by Canadians to ease the suffering of those affected.

The Ukrainian Canadian Congress appeals to the entire Ukrainian Canadian community to continue providing support and to recognize this anniversary date by planning appropriate programs and events to create awareness and provide information regarding the tragic aftermath of the nuclear explosion. New facts relative to the catastrophe are constantly being uncovered. Twenty years later solutions are still being sought that would ease the suffering of a nation and its people. This disaster cannot be forgotten. It still affects millions of people every day.

The Chornobyl tragedy calls upon us to unite so that we might avoid such disasters in years to come, and contribute toward global security.

Irene Sushko, president
Ukrainian Canadian Congress

Copyright © The Ukrainian Weekly, February 26, 2006, No. 9, Vol. LXXIV

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