Kateryna Handziuk 1985 – 2018

Biography

Kateryna Handziuk was born on June 17, 1985, in Kherson, a city in southern Ukraine. Throughout her life, she dedicated herself to activism, working to advance important causes within her community and country. Her commitment to speaking out and taking action made her a notable figure in Ukrainian civic life during her adult years.

On November 4, 2018, Kateryna passed away in Kyiv at the age of 33. Her death resulted from a chemical burn, a tragedy that shocked those who knew her and those who followed her work. Her passing marked the loss of a passionate voice for change in Ukraine.

Kateryna was laid to rest in her native city of Kherson, returning to the place where her life had begun. Her memory continues to be honored by those who knew her and by the communities she sought to serve through her activism. She is remembered as someone who gave her energy and courage to matters she believed in deeply.