On 6 November at the Riviera shopping and entertainment centre (TRC) in Odesa, the project «Manifest of Equality in Diversity» was presented as part of the platform «Zhyty nazustrich» from the First Ukrainian International Bank (FUIB) with the support of Superhumans Center. The installation draws attention to inclusivity and equal opportunities through an exhibition of mannequins with prosthetic limbs.
What the installation showed
«Manifest of Equality in Diversity» is a composition of mannequins, among which mannequins with prosthetic limbs were shown in Ukraine for the first time. They were created by specialists from Superhumans Center, who work with military and civilian patients with war injuries.
The exhibition also presented merchandise from the charity project «We Are of One Blood», the “Generation 91” collection, a collaboration with the band “Boombox”, clothing from Superhumans Shop and items from partners Skripka and Intertop. Guests were offered coffee and treats from the ShakeUp café.
Discussion on integration and personal stories
During the presentation there was a panel discussion about the challenges veterans (male and female) face after returning to civilian life, the role of society in their integration and steps towards creating a barrier-free environment. The discussion was moderated by Viktoria Harkusha, head of the «Zhyty nazustrich» platform.
The conversation addressed not only physical accessibility but also barriers in communication, perception and attitudes towards people with disabilities. Personal stories were shared by Oleksii Prytula and Stepan Vlasiuk, who underwent prosthetics and rehabilitation at Superhumans and spoke about returning to an active life and professional fulfilment.
Duration of the installation and information about the platform
The installation will remain at the TRC «Riv’iera» until the end of November 2026. Address: Odesa Oblast, village (s.) Fontanka, Pivdenna Road, 101a, TRC «Riv’iera».
Representatives of the organisers raised the issue of systemic support for veterans, the development of adaptive sports and partnerships between business and the non-governmental sector. “This installation is about unity — we are different, but we must learn to listen to each other, to understand and to cooperate,” said Tetiana Kolesnyk, head of social projects at PUMB.
After the event participants visited Superhumans Center in Odesa to see the prosthetics and recovery process. To learn more about the «Zhyty nazustrich» platform, implemented and planned activities, visit: https://t.me/zhytynazustrich.
