Norwegian-Ukrainian Advocacy Hub

15/01/2026

Today, Nataliya Yeremeyeva, on behalf of NUAH, took part in the kick-off meeting for a new two-year project «Ukrainian return», supported by HK-dir. We are grateful to be included in this important initiative from the very beginning together with the Institute for Social Research, International Organization for Migration, and Norwegian Organization for Asylum Seekers.

The topic of return is highly relevant, deeply sensitive — and unfortunately often surrounded by speculation. The reality is complex: the number of Ukrainians considering return is constantly changing, the outcomes remain unpredictable, and there are open questions about whether Ukraine is fully ready to receive large-scale returns under current conditions.

That is exactly why this work matters. Thoughtful dialogue, solid research, and cooperation across sectors are essential to ensure that discussions about return are grounded in reality, dignity, and respect for individual choice.

We are happy — and proud — to be part of this project, and we look forward to contributing our perspective, experience, and voice over the next two years.

09/01/2026

✨ Mangfold i handling – takk for en sterk og inspirerende dag! ✨

I dag har Norwegian-Ukrainian Advocacy Hub gjennomført heldagsseminaret Mangfold i handling – og vi sitter igjen med ny energi, nye forbindelser og stort håp for veien videre.

Sammen med innvandrer- og diasporaorganisasjoner, politikere, myndigheter og fagmiljøer har vi hatt ærlige samtaler om deltakelse, representasjon og politisk innflytelse. Seminaret ble åpnet av Arbeids- og inkluderingsministeren Kjersti Stenseng og IMDis divisjonsdirektør Benedicte Barkvoll. To sterke keynote-innlegg fra Jonas Bals og Sylo Taraku og to engasjerende panelsamtaler ga rom for både frustrasjon, gjenkjennelse og konstruktiv dialog.

For oss i NUAH har denne dagen handlet like mye om relasjoner som om innhold. Vi har blitt kjent med nye organisasjoner, møtt nye samarbeidspartnere og startet samtaler som kan utvikle seg til nye prosjekter, nye samarbeid og nye måter å jobbe sammen på.

Vi tar med oss én tydelig erkjennelse videre:
Innvandrerorganisasjoner er mangfoldige – i roller, kapasitet og mål – og nettopp dette mangfoldet er en styrke. Når vi møtes på tvers, deler erfaringer og bygger tillit, står vi sterkere sammen.

Tusen takk til alle som deltok, delte, lyttet og bidro. Og tusen takk til FrittOrd for støtte. Dette var ikke et punktum, men starten på nye samarbeid og felles initiativer. Vi gleder oss til fortsettelsen – og til å holde dialogen levende videre.

16/11/2025

Millions of Ukrainians are scattered across the world - yet they remain united by their love for Ukraine. One powerful symbol of that unity is the Rushnyk of Victory, an international project that brought together Ukrainians from Estonia, Latvia, Norway, Germany, Poland, Portugal, France, the Netherlands, Cyprus and many other countries - as well as from almost every region of Ukraine.

Each embroidered piece carries a story of resilience and hope. Together, these pieces were sewn into a 200-meter Rushnyk, which was first unfurled in Tallinn on 1 October 2024 - the Day of Ukraine’s Defenders.

Since then, the Rushnyk has traveled through European capitals, sharing a message of unity, strength, and the unbroken spirit of the Ukrainian people - and it has now finally arrived in Oslo.

We at the Norwegian-Ukrainian Advocacy Hub are proud to have contributed with our own embroidered piece, standing together with Ukrainians across Europe.

A heartfelt thank you to Iryna Maksiuk for embroidering NUAH’s rushnyk, and to Nataliya Solodka for making yesterday’s gathering by the Oslo Opera House possible.

Together we move toward Victory - and toward rebuilding our Ukraine. 💙💛

12/10/2025

The best way to have your voice heard is to tell your story. Researcher from NIBR-OsloMet are launching the fourth wave of their survey and invite Ukrainian refugees to participate.
Direct 🔗: https://response.questback.com/byogregionforsk/8uyai2blp7

12/10/2025

Så spennende at IN2IT International Dance Festival i Kristiansund har med den ukrainske forestillingen “My Orpheus” av nÈRA Dance Company fra Ukraina på årets program!

Dette er et sterkt og gripende danseverk som gjenforteller myten om Orfeus - sett i lys av dagens Ukraina. Forestillingen formidler kjærlighet, tap og håp, og vitner om motet og styrken til ukrainske kunstnere som fortsetter å skape midt i krig og usikkerhet.

"My Orpheus” er mer enn kunst. Det er også et uttrykk for kulturell diplomati og brobygging mellom Norge og Ukraina.

📅 Forestilling: 31. oktober kl. 19:00
📍 Sted: Normoria kulturhus, Kristiansund
🎟️ Mer informasjon og billetter: https://www.in2itfest.no/events/my-orpheus-n-era-dance-company-ua

Vi oppfordrer alle som befinner seg i Møre og Romsdal til å få med seg denne unike forestillingen - og til å dele informasjonen videre. La flere oppleve den ukrainske kulturen, motet og kraften som bor i My Orpheus. 💙💛

In My Orpheus, Ukrainian dancer and choreographer Vladyslav Detiuchenko uses the body’s expressive language to draw the audience into a dreamlike space where reality and fantasy entwine. .

12/10/2025

🌍On 11 October, NUAH had the pleasure of taking part in the International Cultural Festival in Nordre Follo municipality - a wonderful celebration of diversity, community, and culture.

There are many ways to support Ukraine - and one of them is by sharing its culture, spirit, and warmth with others. We came together to show that we are many, that we are all different, and that there is space for everyone - regardless of nationality or faith.

The day was filled with delicious food, beautiful songs and dances, conversations, and new friendships.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, shared a smile, or joined us in celebrating Ukraine and the unity of cultures. And many thanks to NUAH’s co-founder Nataliya Solodka and our fantastic volunteers for making it happen 💙💛

02/10/2025

Today, the Norwegian-Ukrainian Advocacy Hub had the honor of hosting a meeting with the Delegation from the Office of the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights.

The delegation was led by Olha Altunina, who gave her full attention to every participant - asking questions, listening carefully, and providing thoughtful answers.

Topics covered a wide range: from practical issues such as applying for pensions while living abroad, to complex matters like the restriction on traveling to Ukraine for those under temporary protection.

Everyone who attended left with professional guidance, constructive advice, and the reassurance that their concerns had truly been heard.

A heartfelt thank you to all who joined us - your presence, questions, and engagement made this meeting so valuable 💙💛

24/09/2025

There are Ukrainian children in Norway who need a temporary home and a helping hand.

Today Norwegian-Ukrainian Advocacy Hub, in cooperation with Bufdir, held an information meeting for Ukrainian foster families to talk about how we can support children, restore family unity, and preserve their identity, language, and culture.

If you’ve ever thought about opening your home and heart - now is the time. Reach out to learn more.