Gay group in kiliia, ukraine
Ukrainian public organization “Gay Alliance Ukraine” (GAU) was founded in Since the same year, Gay Alliance Ukraine has launched projects to mobilize MSM in the field of fighting the epidemic and HIV / AIDS prevention in Ukraine – first in six, and then in nine regions of the country. In , GAU became a co-founder of the All-Ukrainian Union “Council of LGBT organizations.
The struggle of the queer community in Ukraine takes place on many frontlines: Its fight against the Russian invader is not only one against occupation but also one for personal freedom and against potential prosecution under a Russian occupying regime. Meanwhile, they are confronted with prejudices and discrimination within their own society. As a statement of unity, the LGBT Military Union created a patch for queer military service members featuring a unicorn.
We are a Ukrainian human rights public organization, which brings together lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgender people and queers.
Along with defending our rights, we also demand the same rights and inclusiveness for all minorities and groups of law-abiding citizens of Ukraine without exception. We unite to achieve equal rights with other citizens of Ukraine. Currently, we are actively participating not only in defending our homeland from Russian occupiers but also in protecting rights and freedoms.
We are a Ukrainian human rights public organization, which brings together lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgender people and queers.
Homosexuality was condemned during Soviet times and prohibited by the Criminal Code of the USSR. Although Ukraine was the first country of the former Soviet Union to decriminalize homosexuality in , the stigma surrounding LGBTI people is largely due to the lack of human rights awareness and education. In fact, homosexuals are one of the most stigmatized groups in Ukraine.
Ukrainian public organization “Gay Alliance Ukraine” (GAU) was founded in Since the same year, Gay Alliance Ukraine has launched projects to mobilize MSM in the field of fighting the epidemic and HIV / AIDS prevention in Ukraine – first in six, and then in nine regions of the country. In , GAU became a co-founder of the All-Ukrainian Union “Council of LGBT organizations.
After coming out at the age of 15, he was supported by friends, his parents and two brothers, one of whom now serves in the same unit. Abrashyn enlisted in the Ukrainian armed forces in April Since then, he's hardly faced any prejudice or discrimination.