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What can those who risk their lives to protect others tell us about the strength and fragility of life? Ukrainian veterans are civilians who left their jobs and way of life to defend their families - how can were use their existential experiences in an identity of "Defenders of Europe"?

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Ukrainian veterans are civilians who left their jobs and way of life to defend their families. Among them are many artists, teachers, and activists who, having become participants in the most modern war for freedom, may come to understand something new about the essence of being human. They want to write about their extreme existential experience in order to give readers around the world an opportunity to become better people. When veterans have the chance to express themselves, their experience can become a shared asset rather than a personal trauma. What can those who risk their lives every day to protect others tell us about the strength and fragility of life? What opportunities does art-rehabilitation through literature offer for veterans? How does cooperation with veterans from Scandinavian countries shape the identity of “Defenders of Europe”? How can honest words and friendly dialogue counter russian propaganda? What opportunities does a European veterans’ network provide?

Medverkande

Oleksandra Sorokopud, Director of the veteran support organization, YMCA Lviv

Nazar Pavlyk, Veteran of the russian-Ukrainian war, actor, theatre director, and facilitator of theatre training programs for veterans with disabilities, YMCA Lviv

Inna Korolenko, Veteran of the russian-Ukrainian war, combat medic, writer, actress, athlete, participant in the Invictus Games, YMCA Lviv

Yurko Vovkohon

Louise Weibull, Research, education and psychological support, Swedish Soldiers’ Homes Association

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Evenemangstyp: Seminarium/föreläsning

Evenemangs-ID: 8788

Språk: Engelska

Förtäring: Nej

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Senast uppdaterad: Torsdag 2 april 2026