February 23, 2019
Countering Russia’s Aggression in Ukraine

Countering Russia’s Aggression in Ukraine

Ukraine is under attack. 

In the wake of Ukraine’s 2013-2014 Revolution of Dignity (aka Euromaydan), Russia illegally seized and occupied Crimea and started an armed conflict in eastern Ukraine.  Five years on, Russia continues to arm, train, lead, and fight alongside the anti-government forces in eastern Ukraine, while falsely insisting it is not a party to the conflict.  The fighting has resulted in approximately 13,000 deaths, caused the internal displacement of 1.5 million people, and forced more than 3.4 million more to require assistance and protection in a largely forgotten humanitarian catastrophe.  Critical civilian infrastructure continues to be damaged or disrupted, exacerbating humanitarian needs.  Russia continues to stall diplomatically as the situation deteriorates.Read More

January 15, 2019
Historical note on the U.S. government position regarding the Holodomor as genocide

Historical note on the U.S. government position regarding the Holodomor as genocide as of December 2018:

by Lana Babij

2018 was a breakthrough year with regard to the U.S. government, through Congressional resolutions, recognizing the Holodomor in Ukraine as an act of genocide.  Both the Senate in S.Res. 435 (115th) and the House of Representatives in H.Res. 931 (115th) passed identical “simple resolutions” that included that recognition in the body of the legislation.

Among the 5 concluding statements of each resolution, it is stated that the Congressional body passing the resolution:

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December 15, 2018
Holodomor resolutions passed by U.S. government in 2018

Historic Holodomor resolutions passed by U.S. government in 2018

House Holodomor Resolution, 2018

On December 11, 2018, the U.S. House of Representatives voted without objection to approve legislation that explicitly “recognizes” that the Holodomor is genocide.  The full text of this resolution, its legislative history, and how to cite it, are available here:

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November 13, 2018
Holodomor Exhibit at Connecticut State Legislative Office Building

Holodomor Exhibit at Connecticut State Legislative Office Building

The Connecticut Holodomor Committee is again featuring an informational Holodomor exhibit in the busy concourse of the State Legislative Office Building in Hartford.  The exhibition will be in place through November, 2018. The State Capitol and the Legislative Office Building are free and open to the public from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.Read More

October 22, 2018
Rhea Clyman: a woman in search of truth

Introducing Rhea Clyman: a woman in search of truth in the 1930’s

The life and work of a remarkably brave young woman who reported on events in both the Soviet Union and Germany in the 1930’s, slipped into the shadows of history.  Her fascinating story is now being rediscovered! Screenings of a new film are coming up on both the East and West coasts in November. Also, check out these resources, including the great new DVD, several articles, and a video presentation on YouTube.

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October 15, 2018
8 reasons we see photos from other famines misrepresenting the Holodomor

Eight reasons we see photos from other famines misrepresenting the Holodomor.

By Lana Babij, September 22, 2018.

  1. The existence of famine during the 1930’s was officially denied by the Soviet Government.  (more)
  2. Photography in the Soviet Union was strictly monitored with numerous subjects forbidden.  Cameras and film were inspected at borders and were frequently confiscated. Photographers seen as breaking the rules were arrested and subject to imprisonment.
  3. Very few photographs taken secretly by foreigners in order to show evidence of famine were successfully smuggled out of the Soviet Union. (more)
  4. The famine of 1921-1923 in Russia and Ukraine was not denied, and foreign assistance was welcomed. Hundred s of photographs were taken by aid workers to document their work and to solicit donations.  Copies of these photos continue to be available in plentiful supply. (more)
  5. As early as the mid- 1930’s, some writers have deliberately used 1921-1923 photos in order to give a sense of the similar horrors of the Holodomor, without stating the true sources of the photographs. (more)
  6. Since that time, other writers have continued to use these misattributed photographs without questioning their validity.  With the advent of social media for sharing images, the problem has increased. (more)
  7. Writers to this day would like to show a picture of what starvation looks like.  (more)
  8. To date, there is no comprehensive, easily accessible guide to validated photographs showing evidence of famine during the Holodomor. (more)

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