UNESCO showcases the Lviv Culture Hub at the 2nd Ukraine Culture Conference in Lviv

More than 60 representatives of ministries from several countries and partners came together to discuss how international cooperation can highlight culture's contribution to resilience and recovery in situations of armed conflict. The conference also offered an opportunity to strengthen partnerships, coordinate support and exchange practical approaches to safeguarding and reinforcing Ukraine's culture sector.

During the conference, UNESCO showcased the Lviv Culture Hub as a practical model for advancing partnerships in support of cultural recovery. The presentation was opened by Tetyana Berezhna, Deputy Prime Minister for Humanitarian Policy of Ukraine and Minister of Culture, followed by a keynote address from Ernest Urtasun Domènech, the Minister of Culture of Spain. Chiara Dezzi Bardeschi, Head of the UNESCO Antenna in Ukraine also delivered remarks on the significance of the Hub, along with Andriy Sadovyi, Mayor of Lviv.

Since its opening in 2025, the Hub has hosted over 120 cultural events reaching over 4,000 participants. UNESCO and its partners also organized over 40 training initiatives, benefiting more than 800 heritage professionals and practitioners.