Jane Hutt MS, Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice in the Welsh Government, is one of the key figures bringing to life the concept of Wales as a Nation of Sanctuary. Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began, she has worked actively to ensure that around 8,000 Ukrainians who have arrived in Wales since 2022 receive not just temporary refuge, but the opportunity to integrate, work, and enrich Welsh communities.
At Caerphilly Library, several paintings by Ukrainian artist Olesia Miftahova hang on the walls—works she donated to thank the community that supported her family. Olesia is a mother of three who arrived in Wales last year and has since established herself as an active member of the local arts community while gaining international recognition for her work.
