WASHINGTON, D.C. – Members of the McCain Institute’s McCain Global Leaders Alumni Advisory Board today released the following statement of solidarity with Ukraine:
“We, as members of the Alumni Advisory Board and on behalf of the McCain Global Leaders Alumni Community – representing over 55 countries from around the world – express our strong support for the people of Ukraine and stand in solidarity with their efforts to defend and preserve their right to freedom and democracy. The recent actions by President Vladimir Putin show a blatant disregard for the sovereignty of Ukraine and its citizens’ right to determine their own future. We strongly condemn such actions and call for a swift and peaceful resolution to the conflict.
“As past participants of McCain Institute leadership programs and leaders in our home countries, we continue to fight for a world that benefits from the protection of human rights, the growth of personal and political freedoms, and character-driven leadership. We will continue to be in the arena and will do our part to support the citizens of Ukraine.”
Ezzeddine Ben Rhima, Tunisia
Digital Marketing & Communication Manager, Innovation Strategist, Co-Founder of am-i-odd.com
Mira Dumbuya, Sierra Leone
Assistant Commissioner of Police
Eman Sayed Elabd, Egypt
Economist, Office of the Egyptian Minister of Finance
Zaw Tu Hkawng, Myanmar
Anti-Military Coup Activist and Founder, Through Eyes of Agony Art Program
Vimal Kumar, India
Founder, Democratizing Leadership Initiative and Movement for Scavenger Community
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