Statement on Ukraine

Statement on Ukraine

The Association of Independent Museums condemns the ongoing invasion of Ukraine by the Russian military and stands in solidarity with the people of Ukraine.

We share the concern of the International Council of Museums’ (ICOM) regarding the risks faced by museum professionals in Ukraine, and the damage of this aggression on Ukraine’s material culture.

Alongside all those in Ukraine we express our solidarity with museum colleagues and understand that AIM members will be seeking practical ways to offer help.

As we explore how we might best approach that, we highlight some of those organisations coordinating international support, including

• The Disasters Emergency Committee, which brings together 15 UK charities to respond to the crisis www.dec.org.uk
• UK Government advice at www.gov.uk/government/news/ukraine-what-you-can-do-to-help
• The Ukrainian Institute in London list of ways to help: ukrainianinstitute.org.uk/russias-war-against-ukraine-what-can-you-do-to-support-ukraine-ukrainians