Ukrainian Genocide of 1932-1933

Ukrainian Genocide Famine Foundation - USA, Inc . Ukrainian Genocide of 1932-1933 It is one of the least known tragedies of the 20th century... At the height of the Genocide Ukrainians were dying at a rate of 25,000 per day. Nearly 1 in 4 rural Ukrainians perished as a direct result. The Soviet Union dumped 1.7 million tons of grain on Western markets during the Genocide - nearly a fifth of a ton of grain was exportedfor each person who died of starvation. Over 3,000,000 children born between 1932-1933 died of hunger. The US Congress 1988 Commission on the Ukraine Famine concluded: "Joseph Stalin and those around him committed genocide against Ukrainians in 1932-1933" . There were over 10,000,000 victims of the Ukrainian Genocide of 1932-1933 [bmissionstatement.html] News Update: August 5, 2005: Governor Blagojevich signs law expanding genocide education in Illinois Studies will now include genocides in Armenia, Ukraine , Cambodia, Bosnia, Rwanda and Sudan. Click link above to read Governor's Press Release. NEW! Online Teacher's Guide for Teaching the Ukrainian Genocide of 1932-1933 A free online resource for teachers! Curriculum guide includes suggested student activities. Upcoming Event: M arch 11, 2006 11 AM UGFF-USA Annual Meeting Ukrainian Cultural Center 2247 W. Chicago Avenue Chicago, IL *Only members who paid their 2005 dues will have voting rights. Save The Date! Sunday, September 17, 2006 Chicagoland Genocide Remembrance Day 73rd anniversary of the Ukrainian Genocide To receive periodic e-mails from UGFF regarding Ukrainian Genocide legislation, UGFF events and additions to our website please enter your name and e-mail below: (TAB to next field) Designed and maintained by Ukrainian Genocide Famine Foundation - USA, Inc. ©2005 -2006 Katya Mischenko-Mycyk webmaster READ about: Ukrainian Genocide Remembrance Day 2005 in Chicago View PHOTOS: Procession & Memorial View PHOTOS: Luncheon & Program on September 18, 2005 CLICK HERE to become a member of UGFF or to make a donation to support Ukrainian Genocide Education