SA-based Ukrainians march in Durban over Russia's invasion

SA-based Ukrainians march in Durban over Russia's invasion

A group of South Africa-based Ukrainians will be embarking on a march in Umhlanga on Sunday afternoon.

SA-based Ukrainians march in Durban over Russia's invasion
Facebook: Ukrainian Association of South Africa

Katya Fedkina, from the Ukrainian Association in SA, says they will gather at the Whalebone Pier from where they will walk along the promenade.


She says this is to bring awareness around the sexual crimes and gender-based violence against women and children in the war-torn country.


"There are hundreds of reports and even more unreported cases of Russian soldiers deliberately using sexual assault as a regular weapon against Ukrainian women and children, which is heartbreaking."


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It's been six months since the conflict began between Ukraine and Russia.


Fedkina adds it's also a reminder to people that the war is ongoing.


"It is still there and it hasn't changed. People are still suffering and the world has the power to stop it. 


"South Africa has the power to contribute to stopping it and we are calling on responsible businesses to immediately stop cooperation with Russia and we call on South African government to condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine."

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