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C-RS New York Presents "Rusyns in the Ukraine: A Struggle for Minority Rights, Then and Now" presented by John Righetti Saturday, October 18, 2008, 2:00-4:00 pm at
The New York
Public Library, Mulberry Street Branch 212-966-3424
You are cordially invited to attend a program entitled "Rusyns of the Ukraine: A Struggle for Minority Rights, Then and Now" on Saturday, October 18 at 2PM at the NY Public Library (Mulberry Street Branch) presented by John Righetti, President of the Carpatho-Rusyn Society. While Carpatho-Rusyns are recognized as a distinct nationality in the neighboring countries of Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Czech Republic and Romania as well as in Serbia and Montenegro, the government of Ukraine continues to be reluctant acknowledging the existence of Carpatho-Rusyns as a distinct national minority living within its borders. This human rights issue is particularly important as Ukraine prepares to apply for membership in the European Union and NATO and it has implications for Rusyns worldwide. John Righetti will guide the audience through the issues, institutions, people, and the difficulties of this complex environment.
Free Admission Open to the Public Refreshments will be served
Travel Directions: MTA SUBWAY: B,D,F,V to Broadway/Lafayette stop. Walk one block south on Lafayette St to Jersey St. SUBWAY 6 to Bleecker St. Walk one block south on Lafayette St to Jersey St. MTA BUS: M103- Third Avenue/Houston St stop. Walk three blocks west to Mulberry St and one block south to Jersey St. M5- Southbound on Fifth Ave to Houston St. Walk two blocks east to Lafayette St and one block south to Jersey St. M6- Southbound on Broadway to Houston St. Walk two blocks east to Lafayette and one block south to Jersey St. More information: Call (609) 882-4872 or email; jchanda@bergen.edu |
