In a time when truth is often the first casualty of war and misinformation spreads faster than facts, journalism serves as a crucial line of defense for democracy.
Join United Help Ukraine for a powerful webinar, “Truth Under Fire: Journalism in the Age of Misinformation,” featuring former Voice of America reporters and other prominent figures dedicated to uncovering and defending the truth.
As authoritarian regimes abroad work tirelessly to distort narratives and silence dissent, the role of free, independent media has never been more essential. This timely conversation will explore the current state of journalism, the global battle against disinformation, and how truthful reporting supports Ukraine’s fight for freedom.
“Stand with the voices that refuse to be silenced. This is an opportunity for the general public, our supporters, donors, and the community to ask questions, provide feedback, and stay informed about how we are responding to the challenges at hand,” said President & Executive Director, Maryna Baydyuk, United Help Ukraine.
WHEN: Apr 30, 2025 01:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register here for the webinar
Speakers
Adrian Karmazyn, Chief, VOA Ukrainian Service (2005-2015)
Adrian Karmazyn had a 27-year career in the Ukrainian Service of the Voice of America (VOA). He held the position of chief of the service from 2005-2015. Since his retirement from VOA he has been affiliated with the US-Ukraine Foundation, the Transatlantic Task Force for Ukraine, the Council on Foundations and The Ukrainian Weekly. In the fall of 2021 he taught at the Institute of Journalism of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv under the auspices of the Fulbright Program.
Ostap Yarysh, Media Advisor, Razom for Ukraine; Pentagon Correspondent at Voice of America (2019-2025)
Ostap Yarysh is a Media Advisor at Razom for Ukraine. Born and raised in Ukraine, Ostap has over 15 years of experience in journalism and media communications. Prior to joining Razom, he worked for Voice of America, where he actively covered U.S.-Ukraine defense cooperation and relations between Washington and Kyiv. Additionally, he reported on the 2024 and 2020 U.S. presidential elections, as well as the 2022 and 2018 midterm elections for Congress, racial protests in the U.S., and other major political events in America. In 2021, he published the non-fiction book This is America, which explores pressing social and political issues in the U.S. through the stories of ordinary Americans.
Andrii Shevchenko, Head of Mission to Ukraine, Ukrainian World Congress; Press Freedom Award Winner by “Reporters Without Borders”
Andriy Shevchenko is a prominent Ukrainian politician, diplomat, journalist, and civil activist. He co-founded the 5th Channel, Ukraine’s first 24/7 TV news channel, and worked with various media, including 1+1 and Voice of America. He was a Member of the Ukrainian Parliament from 2006 to 2014. He was the Ukrainian Ambassador to Canada and ICAO from 2015 to 2021. Following Russia’s re-invasion of Ukraine in 2022, he co-founded Media Center Ukraine to support foreign journalists. In 2023, he served as Deputy Minister of Defence. He is currently the Head of Mission in Ukraine at the Ukrainian World Congress. He is also a Press Freedom Award Winner by ‘Reporters Without Borders’ (2005).
Cesar Aldama, Emmy Award-winning media executive; CBS News veteran
Cesar Aldama is an Emmy Award-winning Senior Media Executive and a 20-year CBS television news veteran who has covered stories worldwide. Aldama started his career as a photographer’s assistant at WSVN in Miami, the station that transformed the industry with its aggressive approach to covering news. As a photographer, his most memorable assignments include covering Hurricane Andrew, Human Rights violations tied to Cuba, an investigation into Guantanamo Bay camps that detained Cubans and Haitians trying to enter the U.S. and the international story that everyone seemed to have an opinion on – the Elian Gonzalez custody case. Born and raised at the U.S. Naval Base at Guantanamo, Cuba, Aldama is fluent in Spanish. He is an active member of the National Association of Black Journalists and the National Association of Hispanic Journalists. He also serves on the board of the Mid-Atlantic chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.
Maryna Baydyuk, President & Executive Director, United Help Ukraine
Born in Kyiv, Ukraine, Dr. Maryna Baydyuk has successfully led United Help Ukraine as a Board Director since 2017 and as President since 2019. United Help Ukraine has provided over 73.5 million dollars in humanitarian, medical, and psychological assistance to Ukrainians affected by the war. She has received several prestigious honors both domestically and internationally, including the Order of Merit, 3rd Class, presented by Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. This award is given to individuals for outstanding achievements in the fields of economics, science, culture, military, or political activities. Furthermore, Dr. Baydyuk is a Research Professor in the Department of Biology at Georgetown University, where her work focuses on understanding the mechanisms of function and repair in the central nervous system, and where she leads advanced research on discovering novel drug treatments for multiple sclerosis.
Events: https://unitedhelpukraine.org/events/april-webinar-journalism-in-the-age-of-misinformation/
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