What is Interesting about the Newly Restored Dungeons in Lutsk
Tourism is developing in Lutsk even during the war. Residents and guests of the city have the opportunity to see the restored dungeons live. On July 14 of this year,…
A Hidden Crime: how People of Volyn Region Become Victims of Human Trafficking in the Conditions of War
Human trafficking and labor exploitation of Ukrainians have been a serious problem for a long time. According to official data, more than 300,000 Ukrainians have suffered from human trafficking. Many…
How Women in Volyn Help the Military during the War
Women in Volyn, who remained in Ukraine, are actively engaged in volunteering to help the Ukrainian military. In addition, some of them create their own initiatives. Alla Yefremova, director of…
Self-seeded Forests in Volyn: “legalize” or cut down?
Despite the war, Ukraine continues to implement the nationwide program “Green Country”, which, in particular, provided for the planting of 1 billion trees to increase the country’s forest cover. However,…
Stereotypes about Women in the Media
Stereotypes about women can still be seen in regional and national media despite the predominant media discourse connected to the war. Such publications appear, neglecting the fact that no one…
Self-organized Community: Bodies of self-organization of the Population and how they Work in Volyn
Bodies of self-organization of the population are an opportunity for the community to unite to solve its own problems. They haven’t gained significant popularity in Volyn yet. However, one of…
The Next Stop Is a New Trolleybus: How Much More Electric Transport Does Lutsk Need
In Lutsk, brand new, beautiful red and white trolleybuses with a low floor and air conditioners can be seen more and more often on the streets of the city. Is…
IDPs in Volyn: How the Displaced Become Part of the Community
More than five hundred days have passed since the full-scale war, which forced millions of Ukrainians to leave their homes. According to official data, more than 77,000 internally displaced persons…
“Early Detection of Cancer Increases Life Chances,”— Head of “Fight Cancer Foundation”
Mariia Adamchuk-Korotytska, the head of the Charity “Fight Cancer Foundation”, chose for herself the mission of helping others detect cancer at an early stage. Together with professional doctors, she organizes…
Hate Speech in Volyn Media
Hate speech appears from time to time on Internet sites, although this is a violation of journalistic standards. Article 15 of the Ukrainian journalist’s Code of Ethics states that no…