Diaspora Russian War Resisters and Evaders Speak Out!
Nonviolence International sponsored this webinar on Diaspora Russian War Resisters and Evaders Speak Out on June 26, 2023. It was in English, and hosted by Barbara Wien, a professor at American University in Washington DC USA. The Russian citizens, who spoke in English, were: 5:15 - Andre Kameshikov, Ukraine 17:19 - Konstantin Samoilov, Uzbekistan 26:00 - Nikita Rakhimov, Kazakhstan 32:00 - Evgeni Lyamin, Georgia 40:10 - Alexei Prokhorenko, Poland 47:45 - Questions and Answers They movingly shared their stories of exile and opposition to this Russian invasion. They talked about the plight of hundreds of thousands of people who are struggling against Russophobia and visa and financial challenges. Please listen to these brave Russian voices who have not been heard amidst the din of war. Then, please help spread the word. NVI runs town hall formats so there are numerous questions and exchanges with panelists. ==== Support NVI & Follow us! Twitter - / nvintl Facebook - / nonviolenceinternational Website - https://www.nonviolenceinternational.net Stay updated - https://www.nonviolenceinternational.... Help us continue our work - https://www.nonviolenceinternational.... Who We Are: Vision - Nonviolence International seeks a world of justice, peace, and environmental sanity where the worth and dignity of all people is fully realized and conflicts are resolved without resorting to violence. Mission - Nonviolence International advocates for active nonviolence and supports creative constructive nonviolent campaigns worldwide. We are a backbone organization of the nonviolent movement providing fiscal sponsorship to partners all over the globe. We tell the transformative stories of dynamic emerging nonviolent movements that give us hope in difficult times and are reshaping what we view as possible. By telling these inspirational stories and supporting these movements we help to create a peaceful and just future. Organizational Information - Nonviolence International (NVI) was founded by Palestinian activist Mubarak Awad in 1989. NVI is a 501(c)(3) organization registered in Washington, DC, USA. NVI is also a non-governmental organization in Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations.
