International Civil Society Letter to President Zelensky re. Draft Law #3450
OPEN LETTER SENT BY EMAIL AND POST TO:
Mr. Zelensky, President of Ukraine
16th February 2021
Dear President Zelensky,
We, the undersigned organisations join our voices to this letter from the Board of Trustees of the Whistleblowing International Network (WIN) to urge your leadership to defend the integrity of the law that protects those who risk their careers to fight corruption and block proposed draft Bill which undermines effective protection for public interest whistleblowing in Ukraine.
In December 2019, Ukraine enacted landmark anti-corruption legislation which included whistleblowing protection provisions which were unsurpassed in their compliance with international best practices principles.
Heather Kunkel and Cherie Davis at their backyard wedding in Dutchess County in late September. Heather Kunkel and Cherie Davis had been deep into planning a barn wedding for September 26 of last year when the pandemic hit. We had spent months making centerpieces and important little decisions, paying close attention to every detail. says Kunkel. We wanted shades of slate blue and cornflower, lace, Boho-style flowers and a magical ceremony in the paddock outside, followed by dancing in the barn with a kick-ass DJ. click to enlarge Cherie Davis and Heather Kunkel at their wedding, held in their backyard, in late September.