Tuesday, March 28, 2023, marked a historic day for memory and international justice. The French National Assembly overwhelmingly adopted (168 votes to 2) a resolution recognizing the Holodomor, the great famine of 1932–1933 in Ukraine, as genocide. This famine, orchestrated by Soviet authorities, led to the deaths of several million people.
The organization Stand With Ukraine was present during this crucial debate, reaffirming its unwavering support for the victims and the historical acknowledgment of this tragedy.
The adopted resolution calls on the French government to formalize this recognition and promote access to archives on the Holodomor, particularly in Russia, to better document these events. The resolution received broad support, except for members of the La France Insoumise (LFI) group and two Communist MPs, who voted against it.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky welcomed this historic decision in a tweet, expressing his gratitude to French lawmakers. By recognizing the genocidal nature of the famine, the National Assembly has not only honored the memory of its victims but also affirmed its support for the Ukrainian people in their pursuit of justice.
The Holodomor, which claimed millions of lives in Ukraine during the forced collectivization of land, was also recognized as genocide by the European Parliament last December.
This historic moment is a significant step in acknowledging the suffering endured by Ukraine and underscores the importance of commemorating and condemning genocides to prevent their recurrence.
Cover photo: Monument to the Victims of the Holodomor – Kyiv, Ukraine | Copyright: Shutterstock – paparazzza
