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is the fundament of our societies - not a ’nice to have’ thing.
is an impressive example of how culture shapes identity and creates resilience.
These topics were explored during the interview with Małgorzata Ławrowska-von Thadden on Deutschlandfunk Kultur
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"We need drones to defend ourselves. We need culture to survive."

At the recent Green Culture Festival in Karlsruhe, Małgorzata Ławrowska-von Thadden, CEO of OBMIN, took part in a crucial panel discussion alongside Christine Delius from the Agency for International Museum Cooperation, exploring how the war in has redefined the role of culture in times of crisis.

is not just a supplement to social life—it is the bedrock of identity, cohesion, and democratic resilience. Drawing on OBMIN’s practical work on the ground, we discussed how Ukrainian are fighting disinformation, protecting targeted heritage, and helping society endure.

There are vital lessons here for international partners on how to protect democratic values through cultural resilience. Thank you to everyone who joined this conversation!