UNWLA - Ukrainian National Women's League of America, Inc.

Wounds of War, Hands of Hope. 💛💙

Ukrainian people are fighting to survive. Our job is to make sure they have every chance to heal.

The UNWLA has launched an emergency campaign to supply so much needed Wound Vac kits to trauma centers in Dnipro, Kyiv, Volyn, and Zhytomyr.

Together, let's bring hope and healing.
🎯 Goal: $450,000
🏥 4 trauma centers. 4 cities. 1 urgent need.
🔗 Donate: unwla.org/donate

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📙 Голова Союзу Українок Америки (СУА) Наталія Павленко взяла участь у двох знакових заходах, присвячених ролі жінок у дипломатії та суспільному лідерстві: презентації книги «Жінка в офіційній і публічній дипломатії. Нариси, спогади, інтерв’ю» в Міжнародному інституті освіти, культури та зв’язків з діаспорою Національного університету «Львівська політехніка» (МІОК) та публічній дискусії «Велика розмова про жінок у дипломатії», що відбулася в Дипломатичній академії України імені Геннадія Удовенка при МЗС України.

📙 Для пані Павленко стало великою честю не лише долучитися до видання як авторка одного з нарисів, але й бути серед видатних українок, чиї історії та досвід увійшли до книги, що висвітлює внесок жінок у розвиток дипломатії, міжнародної адвокації та громадського лідерства України у світі.

📙 Виступаючи онлайн перед учасниками обох заходів, вона поділилася роздумами про роль української діаспори та жіночих організацій у збереженні української ідентичності та формуванні міжнародної підтримки України. Зокрема, вона наголосила:

«Я бачу себе людиною, від якої життя вимагає служіння — служіння пам’яті моїх предків, жінкам, які прийшли перед нами і будували українське життя далеко від рідної землі, і, найголовніше, — служіння моїй улюбленій Україні.»

📙 Союз Українок Америки висловлює щиру вдячність професорці Ірині Матяш — авторці та упорядниці книги, а також організаторам і партнерам обох заходів за їхню відданість справі збереження та популяризації історій жінок, які творять українську дипломатію.

📙 Організація також вдячна за високу оцінку діяльності Союзу Українок Америки та визнання важливої ролі українських жіночих організацій діаспори у зміцненні міжнародної підтримки України.
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📘UNWLA President , whose essay is included in the newly published volume Women in Official and Public Diplomacy, participated virtually in two major Ukrainian events dedicated to women in diplomacy: the presentation of the book Women in Official and Public Diplomacy at Lviv Polytechnic’s International Institute of Education, Culture and Diaspora Relations and the public forum The Big Conversation on Women in Diplomacy at the Diplomatic Academy of Ukraine.

📘In her remarks, Pawlenko reflected on the role of the Ukrainian diaspora, women’s leadership, and the century-long contribution of the Ukrainian National Women's League of America in strengthening Ukraine’s voice in the USA and building international support for Ukraine. She also expressed gratitude for the recognition of UNWLA’s longstanding role in public diplomacy and advocacy.

House passed the Ukraine Support Act, H.R. 2913, yesterday by a vote of 226–195. This critically important legislation will now move to the Senate.

Yesterday’s result would not have been possible without strong support from within Congress, the overwhelming majority of Americans who continue to stand with Ukraine, and the tireless advocacy of UNWLA members, the broader Ukrainian American community, and Ukraine’s allies who contacted their elected officials in support of this legislation.

Let us continue standing together for Ukraine, for the United States, and for the democratic values we all share.

The U.S. House of Representatives has approved the Ukraine Support Act, a bipartisan measure reaffirming continued American support for Ukraine.

The bill includes ongoing security assistance, up to $8 billion in potential loans for Ukraine and NATO allies, and tougher sanctions targeting russia’s financial institutions, energy sector, shadow fleet, and other sources funding the war.

Today’s vote demonstrates that bipartisan support for Ukraine remains strong in Congress. The legislation now moves to the Senate.

Critical days ahead for Ukraine support in Congress.

Debate on the Ukraine Support Act (H.R. 2913) is scheduled for Wednesday, with a final House vote expected Thursday if key procedural votes pass.

Several procedural votes must succeed before the bill can advance — and there are active efforts underway to block them.

We urge everyone who supports Ukraine to call their House Representatives today, tomorrow, Wednesday, and Thursday. Even a short, polite voicemail can make a difference.

“As your constituent, I urge you to support the passage of H.R. 2913, the Ukraine Support Act.”

Use the action tool created by the American Coalition for Ukraine to contact your Representatives - link is in the first comment.

Every call matters. 🇺🇦

Our meeting is coming up at 1:30 PM EST. Join us!

Our next book club is coming up next Saturday!

We'll be discussing FORGOTTENNESS by Tanja Maljartschuk – a powerful exploration of memory, identity, and Ukraine's forgotten histories.

Through the intertwined stories of a contemporary Ukrainian writer and a 19th-century naturalist, Maljartschuk weaves a meditation on what it means to be remembered and what it costs to be erased.

📖 Book: Forgottenness by Tanja Maljartschuk
📅 Date: Saturday, May 30th
🕐 Time: 1:30 PM
🔗 Register here https://bit.ly/BookClubRegistr

For over a century, imperial russian narratives worked to suppress, absorb, or erase Ukraine's distinct cultural identity. Every May, for Ukraine Decolonization Month, UNWLA focuses on work that we all collectively can do to reclaim it. This month, we place a deliberate spotlight on Ukrainian literature – the authentic Ukrainian voices that russian imperialism has been trying to silence for centuries. Ukraine's literary and cultural tradition is ancient, distinct, and alive — and it must be seen on its own terms. Flip the slides to learn about the panel discussion we've held together with Craft Chapter Ukraine and Academic Studies Press, and the tools that we collectively developed to help local communities continue decolonization and popularization of Ukrainian classical and modern literature.

Head to comments for active links ⏬

🚨 Russian escalation of attacks on Ukrainian civilians.

Overnight on May 23-24, russia launched one of the largest combined aerial assaults of the war, involving 690 drones and missiles targeting residential neighborhoods and civilian infrastructure across Ukraine.

In Kyiv alone:
• 78 people were reported injured and 2 killed. The total number of injuries across the country is closer to 100.
• More than 247 individuals required psychological assistance after the attack
• Over 30 residential buildings were damaged
Search and rescue operations are ongoing as new russian attacks continue.

The destruction extended far beyond homes. At least 13 historical and cultural sites in Kyiv were damaged or destroyed.

A massive warehouse fire covering 10,000 square meters burned in Kyiv region following the strike.

Among the most devastating scenes was the destruction of the Kvadrat shopping center and the surrounding area. The attack completely destroyed the shopping center and a historic marketplace, damaging an adjacent subway station that had long served as a shelter for civilians during russian attacks.

Ukrainians continue to endure relentless terror aimed not only at their lives, but at culture, memory, and identity itself.

🚨Please continue advocating for Ukraine:
• Contact your elected officials and demand stronger sanctions on russia and continued support for Ukraine
• Support humanitarian and medical aid for Ukrainian communities affected by these attacks

- scan QR codes in the post or head to the comments for active links -

Every voice and every action matters.

Photos from the public channel of Ukrainian Emergency Rescue Services and Air Force of Armed Forces of Ukraine

Our next book club is coming up next Saturday!

We'll be discussing FORGOTTENNESS by Tanja Maljartschuk – a powerful exploration of memory, identity, and Ukraine's forgotten histories.

Through the intertwined stories of a contemporary Ukrainian writer and a 19th-century naturalist, Maljartschuk weaves a meditation on what it means to be remembered and what it costs to be erased.

📖 Book: Forgottenness by Tanja Maljartschuk
📅 Date: Saturday, May 30th
🕐 Time: 1:30 PM
🔗 Register here https://bit.ly/BookClubRegistr