Riga (Latvia), Vilnius (Lithuania)
A number of Hunger as a Weapon exhibitions were organized by the Lithuanian Center for Genocide and Resistance Studies and the Museum of the Occupation of Latvia in partnership with the Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers.
An integral part of the exhibition were photographs of the war and its aftermath in Ukraine taken by Ukrainian documentary filmmakers, including UAPP members. The exhibition aimed to draw attention to the devastating impact of hunger as a weapon of war and oppression in the country. The exhibited photographs document the consequences of military invasion, famine and food insecurity for the Ukrainian people throughout history.
The exhibitions also highlight the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, which has been exacerbated by the ongoing conflict in the country.
The opening was attended by representatives of the Embassy of Ukraine and various organizations. The exhibit sparked important discussions about the role of hunger in fueling the conflict and the urgent need for humanitarian assistance to Ukraine. The exhibitions serve as a powerful reminder of the devastating consequences of using hunger as a weapon and the importance of addressing this issue for peace and stability in the country.
Riga (Latvia), Vilnius (Lithuania)
A number of Hunger as a Weapon exhibitions were organized by the Lithuanian Center for Genocide and Resistance Studies and the Museum of the Occupation of Latvia in partnership with the Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers.
An integral part of the exhibition were photographs of the war and its aftermath in Ukraine taken by Ukrainian documentary filmmakers, including UAPP members. The exhibition aimed to draw attention to the devastating impact of hunger as a weapon of war and oppression in the country. The exhibited photographs document the consequences of military invasion, famine and food insecurity for the Ukrainian people throughout history.
The exhibitions also highlight the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, which has been exacerbated by the ongoing conflict in the country.
The opening was attended by representatives of the Embassy of Ukraine and various organizations. The exhibit sparked important discussions about the role of hunger in fueling the conflict and the urgent need for humanitarian assistance to Ukraine. The exhibitions serve as a powerful reminder of the devastating consequences of using hunger as a weapon and the importance of addressing this issue for peace and stability in the country.
UAPP is an independent association of professional Ukrainian photographers, designed to protect their interests, support, develop and promote Ukrainian photography as an important element of national culture.
UAPP's activities span educational, social, research and cultural initiatives, as well as book publishing.
UAPP represents Ukrainian professional photography in the international photographic community and is an official member of the Federation of European Photographers (FEP) — an international organization representing more than 50,000 professional photographers in Europe and other countries around the world.
