Program 2025

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The Russian war against Ukraine made the Ukrainian local communities adapt to new challenges rapidly. The partnership between the national and local authorities and civil society is exceptionally crucial to meet the needs of the people and ensure their participation in post-war reconstruction.

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The event will focus on the key elements and priorities of sustainable collaboration between civil society organisations and national and local authorities from Ukraine and other countries in the context of long-term challenges caused by war. Additionally, the event will serve as a platform for presenting the “Unity for Community” project to the public and key stakeholders, facilitating the alignment of project goals, and encouraging active participation. Objectives: 1. Discuss key challenges in sustainable cooperation between the civil sector and local authorities, identify possible solutions, and outline further directions for collaboration, from crisis management to strategic cooperation 2. Present the “Unity for Community” project to the public and key stakeholders, demonstrating its potential in addressing pressing issues, implementing innovative solutions, and creating opportunities for community development.

Medverkande

Viacheslav Zhovtia, Deputy Head, Krolevets City Council

Volodymyr Gordiienko, Head of the Association of Communities, Lviv and Sumy Regions

Ivan Lozynskyi, Mayor, Rudka

Svitlana Samsonenko, Deputy Mayor, Konotop

Olha Hubar, Head of the Yampil Settlement Council, Yampil

Artem Semenikhin, Mayor, Konotop

Liliia Honcharevych, Dr., Head of Carpathian Sea Democracy Week, Acting Ambassador of Ukraine to Norway (2022-2023)

Fredrik Malm, Riksdagsledamot, Ordförande utbildningsutskottet, Liberalerna, L

Evenemangsinformation

Evenemangstyp: Debatt/panelsamtal

Evenemangs-ID: 491

Språk: Engelska

Förtäring: Nej

Arrangörsuppgifter

Kontaktperson: Liliia Honcharevych, Dr., Carpathian Sea Democracy Week, +46708108555

Senast uppdaterad: Lördag 21 juni 2025

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Open constructive dialogue and close effective cooperation between national and local authorities, international actors, civil society, cultural and educational institutions are essential to bring Ukraine's victory closer.

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Our panel discussion is about the Ukrainian resilience amid the war and the role of international partners supporting Ukraine. The Ukrainian “Almedalensvecka” - Carpathian Sea Democracy Week in Ukraine built on the same values ​​and model as Almedalsveckan. Forging Alliances to Consolidate Efforts to Bring Ukraine's Victory Closer. Join us in exploring how we can transform dialogue into impactful actions and strengthen international solidarity for Ukraine."Carpathian Sea Democracy Week," with both online and offline participation from esteemed individuals such as the President of the Nordic Council, the President of the Storting, the President of the Baltic Assembly, Head of NATO mission, Embassies of Northern Europe and Baltic countries, as well as members of parliaments from Estonia and Iceland, members of the Oslo City Council, Ukrainian mayors, influential analytical centers, Oscar and Nobel Peace Prize laureates, and representatives from the ICLD.

Medverkande

Liliia Honcharevych, Dr., Head of Carpathian Sea Democracy Week, Acting Ambassador of Ukraine to Norway (2022-2023)

Volodymyr Hordiienko, Head of the Association

Klara Lindström, nalytiker, Stockholm Centre for Eastern European Studies

Evenemangsinformation

Evenemangstyp: Debatt/panelsamtal

Evenemangs-ID: 1145

Språk: Engelska

Förtäring: Nej

Arrangörsuppgifter

Kontaktperson: Liliia Honcharevych, Dr., Carpathian Sea Democracy Week, +46708108555

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On Gotland, itself a symbol of Nordic security, we ask: can democracy survive when facts are twisted, alliances fracture, and authoritarian regimes exploit the cracks? How do we win a lasting, just peace? What happens when diplomacy is too late, trust is broken, and decisions become irreversible?

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Is the free world still capable of preventing catastrophe—or are we already too late? Ukrainian ”Almedalsveckan” - Carpathian Sea Democracy Week—emerge as powerful tools of resilience to build bridges between communities, foster transnational solidarity, and restore public trust and unity. This Almedalen panel confronts the political, moral, and strategic failures that allowed Russian aggression to escalate into a war on democratic values.

Medverkande

Liliia Honcharevych, Dr., Head of Carpathian Sea Democracy Week, Acting Ambassador of Ukraine to Norway (2022-2023)

Volodymyr Gordiienko, Head of the Association of Communities, Lviv and Sumy Regions

Artem Semenikhin, Mayor, Konotop

Evenemangsinformation

Evenemangstyp: Debatt/panelsamtal

Evenemangs-ID: 1162

Språk: Engelska

Förtäring: Nej

Arrangörsuppgifter

Kontaktperson: Liliia Honcharevych, Dr., Carpathian Sea Democracy Week, +46708108555

Senast uppdaterad: Måndag 23 juni 2025

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Miljödiplomerat

Teleslinga

Teleslinga

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Democracy can never be taken for granted. Both Sweden and Ukraine must safeguard or establish platforms where differing views can be shared and debated – to maintain and develop spaces where representatives of power can engage with the diverse interests and needs of citizens.

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Welcome to a seminar that highlights the importance of creating arenas for democratic dialogue – in times of both war and peace. We will present experiences from Sweden and Almedalen Week, together with the Ukrainian organisation Carpathian Sea Democracy Week.

Medverkande

Meit Fohlin, Ordförande Almedalsrådet, Region Gotland, S

Johan Lilja , Generalsekreterare , ICLD - Swedish International Centre for Local Democracy

Liliya Honcharevych, Head of Carpathian Sea Democracy Week, Acting Ambassador of Ukraine to Norway (2022-2023), CSDW - Carpathian Sea Democracy Week

Evenemangsinformation

Evenemangstyp: Samtal

Evenemangs-ID: 5005

Språk: Svenska och Engelska

Förtäring: Nej

Arrangörsuppgifter

Kontaktperson: Mia Stuhre, Verksamhetsledare, Region Gotland, 0498 26 90 85, mia.stuhre@gotland.se

, Projektledare

Webbplats: https://www.almedalsveckan.info/, https://icld.se/sv/, https://carpathianweek.org.ua/en/carpathian-sea-democracy-week/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/almedalsveckan/

Senast uppdaterad: Onsdag 18 juni 2025

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Miljödiplomerat

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Teleslinga

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How can a Swedish municipality or region make a difference for a municipality in Ukraine? How can we support them in their efforts to rebuild their country – and who is ready to extend a helping hand?

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How Swedish municipalities can make a difference in Ukraine – meet five Ukrainian mayors

Medverkande

Liliya Honcharevych, Head of Carpathian Sea Democracy Week, moderator, CSDW - Carpathian Sea Democracy Week

Viacheslav Zhovtia, Deputy Head, Krolevets City Council

Volodymyr Gordiiienko, Head of the Association of Communities, Lviv and Sumy Regions

Ivan Lozynskyy, Mayor, Rudka

Svitlana Samsonenko, Deputy Mayor, Konotop

Olha Hubar, Head of the Yampil Settlement Council, Yampil

Artem Semenikhin, Mayor, Konotop

Evenemangsinformation

Evenemangstyp: Samtal

Evenemangs-ID: 5014

Språk: Engelska

Förtäring: Nej

Arrangörsuppgifter

Kontaktperson: Mia Stuhre, Verksamhetsledare, Region Gotland, 0498 26 90 85, mia.stuhre@gotland.se

, Projektledare

Webbplats: https://www.almedalsveckan.info/, https://icld.se/sv/, https://carpathianweek.org.ua/en/carpathian-sea-democracy-week/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/almedalsveckan/

Senast uppdaterad: Onsdag 18 juni 2025