Tag: LGBTQ+ Ukraine
A queer Ukrainian soldier fighting off the Russian invasion is calling for the urgent legalisation of same-sex partnerships in Ukraine.
Anna “Kajhan” Zyablikova, a soldier serving in the 47th Brigade of Ukraine’s armed forces, believes that legalising partnerships between same-sex couples is a simple move that would positively impact LGBTQ...
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky is said to be considering legalising same-sex marriage in the nation, which is still defending itself from Putin’s invasion.
According to reports by the BBC, Zelensky is considering a petition signed by over 28,000 people, which would see the legalisation of same-sex marriages and civil partnerships...
The Biden administration is reportedly drawing up plans to fast track and assist in resettling LGBTQ+ Ukrainian refugees in the United States.
According to NBC News, Biden's plan will be unveiled as early as this week, with multiple sources explaining to NBC that the initiative will allow vulnerable Ukrainians, including...
Putin's most hated and banned image has been pushed across some of Bulgaria's top television networks after hackers took over broadcasts in response to the nation's support of Putin's invasion of Ukraine.
The cyberattack, which occurred on the evening of Sunday the 6th of March, saw regular broadcasts on Bulgarian...
A U.S. official has warned of the possible targeting of anti-corruption activists, prominent political opponents, and "vulnerable populations" such as the rainbow community by Russia in Ukraine.
Speaking with Foreign Policy, the anonymous U.S. official highlighted that Russia would be "likely" to target anyone who opposes the country's actions, views,...
Concerns for the safety of many trans Ukrainians trying to flee Russian forces has been raised by LGBTQ+ rights groups after reports of passport issues inhibiting their ability to cross the border to safety.
With invading Russian forces moving closer to major cities in Ukraine, many citizens have chosen to...
With Putin's Military raging war across Ukraine, LGBTQ+ organization KyivPride urges rainbow communities and their governments worldwide to rally behind them and stop the war in Ukraine.
While Russia's sudden invasion of Ukraine has been met with widespread condemnation from leaders across the world, many are calling for more to...
With fears of a full-on Russian invasion on Ukraine growing every day, Oksana Solonska from KyivPride speaks with express' Matt Fistonich about what it's like being LGBTQ+ in Ukraine, what effects a Russian takeover could have, and how Kiwis can help queer Ukrainians amid this geopolitical crisis.
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