UWC promotes dialogue on rethinking Ukrainian studies through a decolonial lens

The Ukrainian National Women’s League of America (UNWLA) will host an online discussion on the decolonization of Ukrainian studies in academia on May 10.

This initiative is organized with the support of the Ukrainian Research Institute, Harvard University, Ukrainian World Congress, World Federation of Ukrainian Women’s Organizations, and the Kyiv School of Public Administration.

For years, Ukrainian Study programs have been taught through the prism of the nation’s former colonizer, Russia, and subject matter often neglected to fully acknowledge Ukraine’s role in history and has denied its people dignified agency

“For centuries, Ukrainian voices in history, literature, and education have been marginalized or erased,” the UNWLA wrote. “Now, as Ukraine fights an existential war, the battle to reclaim its rightful place in academia is more urgent than ever.” 

The event seeks to amplify Ukrainian voices in academia, particularly in the U.S., and to foster collective efforts to challenge Russian colonial narratives and defend Ukrainian interests.

The discussion will be moderated by Eugenia Kuznetsova, a Ukrainian writer and translator. 

Prominent scholars, professors, and experts in Ukrainian studies and related disciplines will take part in the conversation.

Click this link for more information about the speakers and the event.