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#23 UkraineMEMO: URC 2024 - United in recovery

What new priorities were set at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Berlin? In the current podcast episode, we talk about the results of the conference and analyse the role of Ukrainian civil society, regional actors and the diaspora.

Belarus Insights #5 – Young and highly qualified: Migration from Belarus

VisiBYlity Belarus

Since 2020, hundreds of thousands of Belarusians have emigrated to other countries, especially in Europe, in search of access to new labour markets. In which countries is this more successful than in others, and why? This is the topic in episode 5 of Belarus Insights.

Belarus Insights #4 – "The regime did not take us women seriously"

VisiBYlity Belarus

The Belarusian constitution was not made for women – this is a statement of Lukashenka before the 2020 elections. The participation of countless women in the demonstrations proved him wrong. But what is the situation of Belarusian women today?

Belarus Insights #3 – "The goal of the regime was to silent people"

VisiBYlity Belarus

Music and sound were an integral part of the peaceful protests against the regime in Belarus in 2020. What did Belarus sound like back then, and what sounds dominate Belarusian soundscapes today?

Belarus Insights #2 – When history becomes a threat

VisiBYlity Belarus

The white-red-white flag is the best-known symbol of the 2020 protests in Belarus. Just like other symbols, these colours have their origins in Belarusian history - one more reason for the Belarusian regime to ban them.

Belarus Insights #1 – Sustainable Development Goals and the fight for data

VisiBYlity Belarus

34th place for Belarus – this is not the ranking in an international sports competition, but Belarus' position in the SDG Index. But how reliable are data and indicators for assessing sustainable development in an authoritarian regime?

#20 UkraineMEMO: 10 years annexation of Crimea - Russia's hybrid war

Russia is using targeted disinformation in the war against Ukraine. In the podcast, we discuss the role of news agencies, social media and civil society in the public perception of the war and the situation in Crimea.

#19 UkraineMEMO: 10 years of Euromaidan - the ongoing Revolution of Dignity

In 2013/2014, millions of people in Ukraine demonstrated for democratisation, the rule of law and the country's EU perspective. Events that went down in history as Euromaidan or the Revolution of Dignity and continue to shape the country and society to this day.

#14 UkraineMEMO: What we don't know about Ukraine

The courage of Ukrainians has also changed the way Ukraine is perceived in Germany. Nevertheless, some prejudices and narratives persist. We analyse the reasons and discuss how a more differentiated image of Ukraine may emerge.

#13 UkraineMEMO: Shaping innovative development cooperation

How can development cooperation be modernised? A question that German-Ukrainian project partners are asking themselves, even in times of the Russian war of aggression. More flexibility could create a framework to better shoulder the tasks together.

#12 UkraineMEMO: "We're heading in the right direction!" – Fighting corruption in Ukraine

Corruption is considered an "internal enemy" in Ukraine because it weakens democratic institutions and the army. But Ukraine cannot afford weakness in the face of war. The fight against corruption is therefore particularly urgent for Ukrainian society.

#10 UkraineMEMO: Ukrainian resilience – what is it about?

The resilience of the Ukrainian state against Russia's war of aggression has surprised many foreign observers. In this episode of UkraineMEMO, we talk to Oksana Huss about what factors have contributed to Ukraine's resilience.

#9 UkraineMEMO: “We can learn a lot from Ukraine.”

A comprehensive reorientation in foreign and security policy: this is the goal behind the term "Zeitenwende". German-Ukrainian cooperation has a lot of potential in this regard. How can they be used best?

#9 UkraineMEMO: “We can learn a lot from Ukraine.”

A comprehensive reorientation in foreign and security policy: this is the goal behind the term "Zeitenwende". German-Ukrainian cooperation has a lot of potential in this regard. How can they be used best?

#8 UkraineMEMO: Ukrainian Diaspora in Berlin

Making Ukrainian voices heard and establishing partnerships - that is the goal of numerous Ukrainian organisations in Berlin. In episode 8, we talk about the development of the Ukrainian diaspora, what makes it special and what role Ukrainians play in the German public sphere.

#8 UkraineMEMO: Ukrainian Diaspora in Berlin

Making Ukrainian voices heard and establishing partnerships - that is the goal of numerous Ukrainian organisations in Berlin. In episode 8, we talk about the development of the Ukrainian diaspora, what makes it special and what role Ukrainians play in the German public sphere.

#7 UkraineMEMO: Ukraine's EU accession – a project for this generation

On 23 June 2022, Ukraine was granted the status of an EU candidate country. In Episode 7 of UkraineMEMO, we talk about why Ukraine's membership is also in the EU's interest. Which intermediate steps would make a full integration into the EU achievable?

#7 UkraineMEMO: Ukraine's EU accession – a project for this generation

On 23 June 2022, Ukraine was granted the status of an EU candidate country. In Episode 7 of UkraineMEMO, we talk about why Ukraine's membership is also in the EU's interest. Which intermediate steps would make a full integration into the EU achievable?

#6 UkraineMEMO: "If we do not fight, we will not live"

In episode 6 of UkraineMEMO we analyse Russia's war of aggression and its consequences for the Ukrainian state and society. We also reflect on how linguistic, cultural and political diversity has contributed to Ukraine's democratic development.

#6 UkraineMEMO: "If we do not fight, we will not live"

In episode 6 of UkraineMEMO we analyse Russia's war of aggression and its consequences for the Ukrainian state and society. We also reflect on how linguistic, cultural and political diversity has contributed to Ukraine's democratic development.