27 January, 2025
Today, a ceremony was held at the Auschwitz-Birkenau extermination camp in Poland to commemorate the 80th anniversary of its liberation by the Soviet Army.This site, which symbolizes the horrors of the Holocaust, serves as a reminder that six million people were murdered during World War II, including 1.3 million in this camp alone.To honor the memory of the victims, heads of state and government from around the world gathered alongside survivors of the death camps. Together, they emphasized the importance of preserving collective memory to pass on the lessons of the past to future generations.Survivor Leon Weintraub during the commemoration ceremony – WOJTEK RADWANSKI / AFP
This commemoration resonates with the suffering of over one million Ukrainian Jews who were murder...
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27 January, 2025
Alexander Lukashenko, in power in Belarus since 1994, was "re-elected" yesterday for a seventh term with 87% of the vote. After 30 years at the helm, he continues to consolidate his authoritarian regime through the repression of the opposition.This election is merely a facade designed to provide a veneer of legitimacy. A close ally of Vladimir Putin, whom he called a "big brother" during his re-election, Lukashenko has established himself as a dictator at the heart of Europe. In Belarus, political opposition no longer exists: opponents are imprisoned or forced into exile. Journalists, NGO members, protesters, and citizens also face arbitrary arrests and violence. The repression reached new heights following his previous "re-election" in 2020, which was marked by massive protests bru...
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20 January, 2025
Lesya Pavliuk, a teacher from Ivano-Frankivsk, embodies the excellence and resilience of Ukraine's education system. Winner of the 2024 Global Teacher Prize Ukraine, she is now among the top 50 teachers worldwide in the prestigious 2025 Global Teacher Prize, a $1 million annual award presented by the Varkey Foundation to honor exceptional contributions to education.Lesya Pavliuk was one of the first in Ukraine to implement inclusive teaching approaches in her classrooms. Attuned to the needs of students with disabilities, she developed innovative teaching methodologies that promote empathy and the acceptance of differences. Her methods enable every student, regardless of ability, to thrive and reach their full potential.Upon receiving her award, Lesya Pavliuk spoke about...
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