UNYF Edmonton
Every second Sunday, UNYF organizes rallies in support of Ukraine. We will continue to hold these rallies in Edmonton for as long as Russia continues its brutal invasion of Ukraine and the deliberate genocide of the Ukrainian people. One of our main goals at this time is to keep raising awareness about the horrific events unfolding in Ukraine, as it is gradually disappearing from the world news every day. We cannot and will not stay silent about it! And we encourage you to join us! Come out to our next rally, to show your support! Below you find information about our previously held rallies.
Three years ago, the world learned about the mass murder of innocent Ukrainians in Bucha. Hundreds were killed, including children. Torture, rape, abductions… Ukraine recognized it as genocide, and the world must do the same. Three years have passed, but the war continues, and russia keeps committing similar crimes every day. UNYF Edmonton organized a rally to remind the world that the genocide of Ukrainians is still ongoing.
In light of recent events that President Trump suspended military aid for Ukraine, as well as given Trump’s recent attacks on President Zelenskyy and his unilateral concessions to russia being a betrayal of Ukraine, UNYF Edmonton organized an emergency rally to stand with Ukraine, defend the truth, and ask for more military aid for Ukraine, as cutting off military aid to Ukraine endangers global security.
February 24, 2025, marked three years since russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine. UNYF Edmonton organized a rally, in collaboration with UCC Edmonton, UCC APC, and Axios Men’s Ensemble, to stand together in unity and call on the world for action.
The rally was held at St. Basil Ukrainian Catholic Church and the program included a prayer to honour the sacrifices of brave soldiers and commemorate the countless innocent civilian lives lost, as well as speeches from Canadian government representatives and Ukrainian community leaders. “The War Is Not Over” exhibition was also displayed at the St. Basil Cultural Center after the program, along with a short film about the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
At the event, donations were collected for the Come Back Alive Foundation, which helps strengthen Ukraine’s security and defence sector, and over $8.5K CAD was raised.
The war is not over, fierce battles continue for the freedom of Ukraine and thousands of Ukrainian soldiers remain in captivity. UNYF Edmonton organized yet another rally to remind the world that #TheWarIsNotOver and to #StandWithUkraine.
