HUG Ambassador Per Josefson Joins Nobel Laureates in Ukraine, Calls for Justice and Rebuilding

Our HUG’s ambassador, Per Josefson, Chief Legal Officer at Nobelstiftelsen, recently visited Ukraine in a delegation, alongside Nobel Prize laureates Ferenc Krausz, Serge Haroche, and humanitarian advocate Adrienn David.  

The group visited Kyiv and Kharkiv to witness the consequences of Russia’s war of aggression. The visit is captured in a short documentary film, showing Ukraine’s life after Russia’s invasion — from the bombed ruins of Okhmatdyt Children’s Hospital in Kyiv to the destroyed Faculty of Physics in Kharkiv city.  

What left the deepest impression, however, was the resilience, clarity, and quiet strength of the Ukrainian people.

"You are all heroes, each and every one in this room. You are here, and you said you are doing your job day by day. You educate. You translate knowledge. You are defending all the values that are important for us in Europe." - Ferenc Krausz at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv

Following this journey, 131 Nobel Prize laureates signed an open appeal to European leaders: to use frozen Russian state assets to rebuild Ukraine.  

We are proud that our ambassador, Per Josefson, stands at the heart of this movement. His leadership reflects what HUG is about: turning solidarity into action and bringing international voices to stand with Ukraine.

Watch documentary, read and support the Nobel Laureates’ appeal here: https://peace4europa.org/