THE
RUSSIA-UKRAINE CONFLICT
NEWS & OVERVIEW
Updated April 24, 2024
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HOW TO HELP
To gain a deeper understanding of and meet the unique needs of women in Ukraine:
For a deeper understanding of the ecological costs of the war and to support those seeking to mitigate the damage:
Ukraine War Environmental Consequences Work Group
If you want to support a grassroots initiative to quickly provide medical supplies, protective gear and humanitarian relief to Ukrainians fighting for their lives.
If you want to support the psychological and psychosocial health of Ukrainian children affected by the conflict:
If you want to provide for the immediate, basic needs of Ukrainian children and their families:
If you want to supply doctors and paramedics on the front lines with first aid medical tactical backpacks:
If you want to provide critical medical supplies and amplify the voices of Ukrainians:
If you want to support the most vulnerable Ukrainian populations (senior citizens, mothers with children):
People in Need - Czech Republic
If you want to provide relocation assistance for Ukrainian refugees to reach loved ones throughout Europe:
Wherever you are (even in Russia), you can become part of the anti-war movement:
If you want to support an independent news outlet who continues to do important journalistic work though currently blocked in Russia (as of March 6):
If you want to support Ukrainian independent reporting at the source:
Kyiv Independent (via Subscription or verified GoFundMe)
If you want to support an NGO working with local organizations to assess the greatest need in an agile way:
International Rescue Committee
If you want to meet the primary healthcare, mental health, and COVID-19 needs of Ukrainian refugees.
If you want to connect an LGBTQ+ Ukrainian loved one with crisis therapists and if you want to donate to the group organizing this support:
If you want your donation to be allocated to local LGBTQ+ organizations:
If you want to support journalists under threat with life saving equipment, information security, and psycho-social support and provide expert assistance to independent media outlets:
IREX Rapid Reaction Support Fund
If you want to help anyone gain free and safe access to the global internet by setting up your own VPN server:
If you want to provide emergency support to those who have been displaced by the war:
If you want to offer shelter to a refugee via public bulletin or if you are a refugee in search of shelter:
If you want to provide humanitarian aid directly via the government of Ukraine:
If you're in Europe and want to help Ukrainian refugees directly
If you have experience in IT and want to don a white hat
For more ways to help, take a look at this list compiled by the Global Shapers Community, born out of the World Economic Forum and powered by young people. Global Shapers have 465 city-based hubs in 150 countries.
STATEMENT
Track Two: An Institute for Citizen Diplomacy stands in opposition to the invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces. We have many friends in both countries and we stand with the people of Ukraine and Russia. We deplore their suffering.
Track Two does not believe violent conflict or war are valid means to push political agendas. Today, threats to our existence from nuclear arms, climate catastrophes, diseases and cyberattacks are intensifying, and we do not believe any country should resort to violence. All people, of all nations, have a right to peace, meaningful work, shelter and food. Much collective work must be done to ensure our children and grandchildren can live full lives in a habitable world.
We believe there are humane and diplomatic avenues to coexistence that must be explored to mutual benefit. Let's arrive at these with deliberation so that we can continue work essential to preventing the end of life on this planet.
Citizen diplomacy is vital at this time. We should not make enemies when we and our world so urgently need friends. Friends can deter nuclear mishaps. Friends can work together to move climate actions. Friends can limit cyber risks. Without friendship across borders humanity has no chance at all.
More than ever, it is incumbent upon all of us to be acutely aware of the disinformation campaigns orbiting the globe, and offer support to those who need it most. To that end, we've compiled this selection of resources from our team and network as we follow this crisis closely.