The situation in Ukraine bears the same marks as many young democracies; supporters of liberal values clash with those who glorify the country’s history and nationalist myth-building. Ultra-nationalist attacks on LGBT and women’s activists, and support for illiberal and anti-democratic sentiments is a growing concern.
The illiberal democracy of Victor Orbán in Hungary and undemocratic developments in neighboring Poland may also have a negative influence on the situation in Ukraine. The ongoing conflict with Russia further strengthens ultra-nationalist sentiments.
This leads us to ask the following:
-Will the liberal values that were in the focus of the 2014 Euromaidan revolution, survive in the context of nationalism and conflict with Russia?
-How can developments in Ukraine be understood in the context of the nationalistic and protectionist discourse in Europe and globally?
Panel:
Norwegian journalist and writer Simen Ekern
Human rights defender Oleksandra Matvijtsjuk
feminist and LGBTIQ activist Olena Shevchenko
in a conversation led by author Aage Borchgrevink
Other events we particitpate in and co-host:
HUMAN 2019 / Hungary 2018+2019: Faking Democracy?
HUMAN 2019 / Festival opening: The Panama Papers
In cooperation with HUMAN Film Festival