Project Sunflowers invites you to a special event dedicated to the war in Ukraine, as part of the “With a View on Europe” series.

Join us on February 18 at 11:00 AM at the House of Europe, Widok 10, Wrocław, for the debate titled:
“With a View on Three Years of War in Ukraine: Testimony, Justice, Support.”

This event will focus on three key topics:

• The experiences of eyewitnesses of the war,
• Criminal accountability for war crimes and the pursuit of justice,
• Support for individuals who have survived war crimes in Ukraine.

What challenges do Ukrainian civilians face?
How do they live under constant shelling, often without access to basic services after three years of war? Our speakers will address these pressing questions.

In the second part of the debate, experts will discuss the mechanisms of prosecuting and trying war criminals under international law, including the role of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, which is currently investigating the war in Ukraine.
We will explore:

• The challenges facing the ICC,
• Whether Russian decision-makers will be held accountable,
• The role of the Trust Fund for Victims, which implements reparation judgments issued by the ICC in cases where individuals have been convicted of war crimes.

The final segment will focus on organizations gathering evidence of international crimes committed in Ukraine. Our guests will share insights on:

• How evidence is collected from potential witnesses and war victims,
• The process of working with survivors of war crimes,
• Collaboration between civil society organizations, national authorities, and international institutions.

Speakers include:

• Dr. Ewa Hofmańska – Ph.D. in Law, legal scholar with national and international experience, including at the ICC’s Trust Fund for Victims. Founder of Fundacja Sunflowers and Project Sunflowers, which collects evidence of international crimes and human rights violations in Ukraine.
• Dr. Mateusz Piątkowski – Assistant Professor at the Department of International Law, University of Łódź, lawyer specializing in international humanitarian law, especially aerial warfare.
• Bianka Zalewska – Lawyer, war correspondent, and humanitarian activist with reports from Ukraine, Iraq, and Syria. A recipient of the International Women of Courage Award, honored by the First Lady of the United States, Jill Biden, and Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

Moderator: Filip Marczyński, journalist from Radio Wrocław.

“And we will continue to stand with Ukraine.” — Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission.

Discover how the European Commission supports Ukraine and learn more about the efforts of Project Sunflowers in documenting war crimes.

Participation is free, but registration is required due to limited space.
Register via email: COMM-REP-PL-WROCLAW@ec.europa.eu or phone: (+48) 71 324 09 09.

We also invite you to join our Facebook event hosted by the European Commission in Poland.

After the debate, enjoy Ukrainian-inspired refreshments and networking opportunities.