Kateryna Bilobrovska, Doctor of Philosophy in Philology, associate professor of Foreign Languages Department and Iryna Skliarova, lecturer of Foreign Languages Department of Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities held an information hour in an interactive format on the topic: “Ukraine in the context of international organizations”, dedicated to the international United Nations Day (October 24, 1945) and Ukraine’s entry into the Council of Europe (November 9, 1995) for higher education students of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Faculty of Pedagogy and Psychology, Faculty of Health and Sports. The information session included not only a report by lecturers, but also active participation by its participants. An interactive quiz, a “Truth or Myth?” task, and discussion questions were offered.

The purpose of the event was to familiarize higher education students with the history of the creation of the UN, its structure, main goals and principles of activity, as well as the history of Ukraine's accession to the Council of Europe, the main goals and values of the organization, and Ukraine's obligations as a member state; develop their critical thinking, ability to analyze socio-political events, work with historical facts, skills in analyzing international events; to form an understanding of the value of peace and awareness of the European identity of Ukraine, international law, human rights, the rule of law, democracy, freedom, citizen responsibility, sovereignty of states and international cooperation.

Ukraine has a special place in the history of the United Nations, as it was one of the founding states of the UN in 1945 and signed the UN Charter. United Nations Day is celebrated annually on October 24. Today, this structure unites 193 member states and remains the main universal platform where states discuss global problems and seek common solutions. UN Day is not just a day for an international organization. This is a day to remind us of the shared responsibility of states and people for peace, freedom, human dignity, and the future of the world, as well as the fact that no state can solve all of humanity's global problems on its own.

Another event that became an important stage in the European development of independent Ukraine was its accession to the Council of Europe. On November 9, 1995, Ukraine became the 37th member state of the Council of Europe. This date is important not only from the point of view of the foreign policy of our state. It testified to Ukraine's desire to develop as a democratic European state focused on the protection of human rights, the rule of law, and democratic principles. The Council of Europe is an international organization whose goal is to uphold human rights, democracy, and the rule of law in Europe. It was founded in 1949 and currently unites 46 member states.

The second part of the event focused on international communication. Participants were introduced to the role of the English and German languages in international communication and intercultural dialogue. Through interactive tasks, situational exercises, and language examples, they were able to learn effective ways to express their opinions, politely formulate disagreements, clarify information, and establish cooperation in an international environment. Special attention was given to language etiquette, mutual respect, and the importance of communication skills as a prerequisite for successful dialogue between representatives of different cultures.

The event demonstrated that knowledge of democracy, the rule of law, human rights, as well as communication in foreign languages is not only a means of diplomacy and communication, but also an important tool for international interaction, understanding, and partnership.

Foreign Languages Department,
Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities