The Embassy of Ukraine in the UAE is pleased to welcome the Ukrainian delegation participating in the 27th ICOM General Conference in Dubai — one of the most significant events for the international museum community.

At a time when Ukrainian museums operate under the pressure of war, defending collections and cultural heritage, the presence of our delegation at this global forum sends a powerful message to the world:

Ukraine continues to protect its culture just as steadfastly as it defends its land.

The Ukrainian delegation includes representatives of leading Ukrainian museums:

• Anastasiia Cherednychenko — President of the National Committee of ICOM Ukraine, Mystetskyi Arsenal, Kyiv

• Yuliia Vaganova — Khanenko National Museum of Arts, Kyiv

• Nataliia Dziubenko — Natural History Museum of Lviv

• Oleksandra Kovalchuk — Odesa Fine Arts Museum

Our delegates are contributing to key discussions of the conference — on the ethics of collecting during wartime, the impact of armed conflict on nature, and the contemporary challenges of museum management and safety protocols in times of crisis.

We are proud of the Ukrainian representatives who honorably present our country on the international stage and shape the global discourse on the role of museums in times of war and recovery.

Ukraine is fighting on all fronts — including the cultural one.

 We are grateful to our partners in the UAE and the international community for their continued support.