At the Sixth Assembly, World Movement participants Alicja Derkowska and Krzysztof Stanowski (Poland) spoke in memory of Polish President Lech Kaczyński and several other governmental and non-governmental dignitaries who were tragically killed in a plane crash en route to a World War II commemoration in Katyn, Russia, the day before the Assembly began (April 10, 2010). The Rt. Hon. Kim Campbell (Canada) joined Alicja Derkowska in presenting Polish Ambassador to Indonesia, Tomasz Lukaszuk, with a book of condolences signed by Sixth Assembly participants

 

In Memory of World Movement for Democracy participant, Floribert Chebeya Bahizire, executive director and founder of Voix des sans Voix (Voice of the Voiceless), one of the largest human rights groups in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Mr. Bahizire was a victim of foul play that resulted in his death after a meeting with the Inspector General of the Congolese Police. He was known as one of the leading human rights defenders in the DRC and in Africa, and his death has resulted in worldwide outrage and calls for a thorough and independent investigation.

 

In Memory of World Movement for Democracy participant, Ilko Kucheriv, founder of the Democratic Initiatives Foundation, who sadly passed away soon after the Sixth Assembly. Mr. Kucheriv was known for building democratic values through the work of his organization and personal activities. He is perhaps best known for creating an exit polling system that contributed to the Orange Revolution and exemplified his deep dedication to the struggle for freedom in Ukraine.