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Kherson Region
Multiple Resistance Types
134 Stories
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Multiple Resistance Types
55 Stories
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Multiple Resistance Types
45 Stories
Chernivtsi Region
Multiple Resistance Types
17 Stories
Lviv Region
Multiple Resistance Types
16 Stories
Zakarpattia Region
Multiple Resistance Types
11 Stories
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Exploring and supporting civil resistance as a comprehensive strategy for democratic transformation, sovereignty, and crisis response to hybrid threats in Ukraine and beyond.

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Every act of resistance writes history. Every voice that speaks truth to power becomes a beacon of hope for future generations.
Every act of resistance writes history. Every voice that speaks truth to power becomes a beacon of hope for future generations.
Contribute — Help us amplify the voices of resistance
Every act of defiance, big or small, forms the backbone of our shared history. By documenting these moments of bravery and resilience under occupation, we ensure the truth cannot be erased. Your experience is a vital piece of the puzzle in uncovering the full picture of our struggle. Help us preserve these powerful testimonies for future generations and the global community.

    Explore Ukrainian leadership & voices of resistance
    • херсон блок машина з

      Massive demostration. Protesters block russian military vehicles.

      Khreson
    • мелітополь протест

      Ukrainians protest against the Russian occupation. People carried Ukrainian flags and marched through the streets

      Melitopol
    • пісочниця одеса 2

      Citizens build wall of sandbags against a potential invasion through their beach.

      Odesa
    • енергодар дорога люди блок

      A crowd of people build barricade and block the road to prevent Russian soldiers to access the Nuclear plant of Energodar.

      Energodar
    • коляска 109 львів

      Symbolic initiative. 109 empty prams on Rynok Square symbolize 109 kids have been killed by Russians.

      Lviv
    Types of resistance
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    235
    Documented Cases
    Civil Resistance
    Nonviolent actions by civilians to oppose occupation, including protests, noncooperation, and information resistance.
    gene-sequence
    78
    Documented Cases
    Resilience
    The ability of society to endure occupation, adapt to pressure, and maintain unity, identity, and resistance capacity.
    Timeline of Resistance
    • 12 Stories
      February 2022
      The Invasions Begins
      First documented cases of spontaneous civilian resistance emerge. Citizens begin organizing information networks and evacuation routes.
    • 28 Stories
      March 2022
      Organized Resistance
      Underground schools established. Medical networks formed. Cultural preservation efforts intensify in occupied territories.
    • 87 Stories
      April-September 2022
      Sustained Resistance
      Underground schools established. Medical networks formed. Cultural preservation efforts intensify in occupied territories.
    • 87 Stories
      October 2022
      Institutionalized Resistance
      Resistance becomes institutionalized. International recognition grows. This webdoc project launches to document and preserve these stories.
    • 12 Stories
      February 2022
      The Invasions Begins
      First documented cases of spontaneous civilian resistance emerge. Citizens begin organizing information networks and evacuation routes.
    • 28 Stories
      March 2022
      Organized Resistance
      Underground schools established. Medical networks formed. Cultural preservation efforts intensify in occupied territories.
    • 87 Stories
      April-September 2022
      Sustained Resistance
      Underground schools established. Medical networks formed. Cultural preservation efforts intensify in occupied territories.
    • 87 Stories
      October 2022
      Institutionalized Resistance
      Resistance becomes institutionalized. International recognition grows. This webdoc project launches to document and preserve these stories.
    Partner Organizations
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    • center ua
    • novact
    • odhe
    • shock monitor