Side events
Wednesday, October 23th
| 11:00 – 12:30 | Expert discussion “Deportation of the Crimean Tatar People in 1944: from Recognition of Genocide to the Restoration of Crimean Tatar Rights within the Ukrainian State” Host: Embassy of Ukraine in Latvia Venue: Museum of the Occupation of Latvia, Assembly Hall Latviešu strēlnieku laukums 1, Riga |
The event is dedicated to the deportation of the Crimean Tatar people in 1944 and ways to restore the rights of Crimean Tatars within an independent Ukraine.
Participants will focus on the international recognition of the deportation as genocide, including the involvement of countries from the International Crimea Platform in the process.
| 17:00 – 20:30 | Screening of the documentary The True History of Crimea Discussion with the authors and representatives from Crimea Reception hosted by the Ambassador of Ukraine to Latvia Opening speeches: Speaker of the Saeima of the Republic of Latvia Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Host: Embassy of Ukraine in Latvia Venue: House of the Blackheads Rātslaukums 7, Riga |
The True History of Crimea is a documentary film by Ukrainian journalist, historian, and director Akim Galimov. The film debunks myths about Crimea and reveals its true history. The documentary highlights the extent to which Russian propaganda and colonization policy have destroyed the identity and culture of the indigenous peoples of Ukraine.
Thursday, October 24th
| 15:00 – 18:00 | Expert discussion on Russia’s accountability and the impact of the war on European security Hosts: Crimean Human Rights Group, Latvian Institute of International Affairs, and Latvian Platform for Development Cooperation Venue: Hotel Radisson Blu Latvija Elizabetes iela 55, Riga Video broadcast |
The discussion will focus on Russia’s responsibility and the impact of the war on European security. The first panel will discuss how to do justice for the victims of international crimes as a guarantee of stable peace. The second panel will elaborate on a national resilience strategy, discuss what lessons can be learned from Ukraine and how to adapt this experience in partner countries.