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18.01.2026

Antonina Shpak: Drag, resistance in war

Anatoliy, also known to many as Antonina Shpak, is a drag artist and now part of the Ukrainian resistance. She has been performing on stage for almost 20 years. Today, Anatoliy reports from a base in the Zaporizhzhya region. His everyday life is marked by deprivation, responsibility for his comrades...

09.01.2026

Munich Kyiv Cabaret: Iconic Edition

Our charity drag show is back – this time in an iconic version. Ten drag artists, burlesque performers, singers, comedians and a magician will be performing for a good cause at the Drehleier Theatre on 27 February 2026. They are all waiving their fees; the proceeds from ticket sales will...

16.12.2025

“What can I say? The war is our life”

This is Ksenia (he/she/they) — a polyamorous, non-binary, pansexual person. Ksenia moved to the Lviv region to care for their mother. In this video, Ksenia invites us to share a glimpse of everyday life in war-torn Ukraine.

07.12.2025

“Despite the cold in our homes, our hearts are warm”

The screen is black. In the background, you hear only the explosions of rockets hitting the city. “Good morning,” says Salv, waking up in an air-raid shelter. Everyone looks at them in disbelief.

Meet Salv Strizh , trans* activist from Ukraine

27.10.2025

Lecture: Gender and Body in Ukrainian art. Queer Perspective

Practices and stories of gender-queer and sexually non-conforming artists in Ukraine from the 11th century to the present day. Lecture on Sunday, 23 November, 6 pm, at the Lesbian-Queer Centre LeZ.

Still from the movie Dubravka 1967. Director Radomir Vasilevsky, Odesa Film Studio

25.08.2025

Queer Emergency Aid: How we help

On the 34th Independence Day of Ukraine, the Queer Emergency Aid Ukraine (QNU) alliance is publishing a comprehensive activity report.

10.08.2025

Margo: “There’s still light and we shine”

This is Margo, a Ukrainian activist, volunteer and artist who's working in Kharkiv's community centre Pride Hub hosted by the Women's Association Sphere. She fights for queer rights and has found ways to keep her mental health steady.

Photo of Margo, queer activist from Karkhiv

03.08.2025

Emilia: “You learn to appreciate the sunrise”

This is Emilia, a lesbian woman from Ukraine who got kind of "inspired" by Russia's aggression to help others. Before the war, she says, she lived quite a regular life. Now she supports queer people on her channels. Our columnist Iryna Hanenkova had a chance to ask her for a...

11.05.2025

Victor: “You should not postpone your life”

Live your dreams! That's how Victor, a trans* man from Ukraine, wants to find happiness right now. As in times of war you do not have time to waste.

04.05.2025

Living Library: Queer life in times of war

Against all odds, we have once again invited LGBTIQ* activists from Ukraine to MunichPride this year. They will get to know Munich's community, take part in Pride events and talk about their work. The programme also includes a panel discussion on Friday, 27 June at 7 pm at LeTRa.