Solutions from Ukraine: Museum of Stolen Art opens applications for Youth International Advocacy Lab to protect Ukrainian cultural heritage
Russian war crimes have caused over 24 billion US dollars in damages to the Ukrainian cultural sector. Ukraine's stolen cultural heritage needs strong support, but accurately and strategically communicating this truth to international audiences requires trained speakers who master modern, effective advocacy and communication tools.
The Museum of Stolen Art opened registration for the Youth International Advocacy Lab for Stolen Heritage—a three-month practical program for youth aged 18–35. The project will teach participants to professionally, responsibly, and strategically communicate and create effective advocacy campaigns against Russian crimes regarding Ukrainian cultural heritage.
The program will run from September to December 2026 and will include systematic training and practical work:
An application can be submitted until 11:59 PM on August 24, 2026, via the link.
Background
As reported, UNESCO, together with Interpol, created a virtual museum of stolen cultural objects. It features hundreds of artifacts from various regions and eras, recreated in 3D format using generative artificial intelligence.
It should be noted that a particular working group of the Verkhovna Rada [Ukraine's parliament – ed.] is being formed to protect cultural heritage objects. Along with members from the Urban Planning Committee, the group will also consist of representatives from the Humanitarian and Information Policy Committee, members of Parliament, officials from the Ministry of Community Development, Territories and Infrastructure (also known as the Ministry of Reconstruction), the Ministry of Culture and Information Policy, as well as experts and scholars in the field of cultural heritage.
The task of the working group is to work out legislative changes that will help solve the problem of arbitrary destruction of monuments, which has worsened as a result of Russian armed aggression.
As Rubryka stated, since 2014, Russia has been openly waging war against Ukraine. This includes humanitarian aggression, where the enemy has been destroying, looting, and claiming ownership over Ukrainian historical and cultural sites. The enemy has committed thousands of crimes, including attempts to erase Ukrainian national memory by destroying archaeological, architectural, and cultural landmarks. Learn more about these crimes in our article: "Stolen heritage: Russia's archaeological crimes."
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