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14.01.2024

“The war changed everything!”

Dmitry is a drag queen. In his blog post, the young Ukrainian describes how he experienced the outbreak of war and where Russia's attack ultimately led him. He had to leave his home town, his family fled and he constantly had to find new jobs. The only ray of hope:...

30.12.2023

“I managed to escape the Russian occupation”

The war is going on. Munich Kyiv Queer is therefore continuing to collect stories from LGBTIQ* people in Ukraine. We ask them: How do you live with this war? We want to raise awareness of the situation of queer people and collect donations. This is the story of Oleksandra. Oleksandra...

09.12.2023

“When the shelling started, I was really scared”

Pavel was drafted even before Russia launched its full-scale war. When the first shot was fired, Pavel was already sitting in the trenches. He has been fighting ever since. As a gay man, this is extra difficult for him: He’s afraid of the enemy, worries about his coming out and...

30.11.2023

Taras: “A man attacked me because he was disgusted by me”

The Russian invasion a year and a half ago changed everything for Taras. After losing his job, he moved from Lviv to Kyiv to find work and start a new life. But his new love betrayed him, his colleagues bullied him at work, he was beaten up and his cousin...

14.11.2023

„These people have written history!“

In her laudatory speech, Oleksandra Bienert from the Alliance of Ukrainian Organisations paid tribute to the work of our organisation over the past few years. We say thank you!

09.10.2023

Sick, without job

Munich Kyiv Queer continues collecting stories from LGBTIQ* in Ukraine. We want to know: How are you? Living with a war? Raising awareness for the situation of this vulnerable social group and mobilize support is our main goal right now. This is the story of Pavel.

01.10.2023

Munich Kyiv Cabaret: Drag saves lifes!

We're back. On 4th of November we celebrate queer solidarity with our friends in Ukraine. The Charity Drag Show starts at 8 pm. Get your tickets now.

22.09.2023

“There’s no work in the country these days”

Munich Kyiv Queer continues collecting stories from LGBTIQ* in Ukraine. We want to know: How are you? Living with a war? Raising awareness for the situation of this vulnerable social group and mobilize support is our main goal right now. This is the story of Volodymyr from Ternopil.

15.09.2023

Beer ’n‘ Chill, German-Ukrainian Oktoberfest

Munich Kyiv Queer invites you: On Monday, 25 September, we want to celebrate Oktoberfest and combine Ukrainian with Bavarian traditions. We start at seven at the lesbian-queer centre LeZ with Ukrainian beer and snacks.

27.08.2023

“I hope help will be provided in the future”

Munich Kyiv Queer continues collecting stories from LGBTIQ* in Ukraine asking them how they live under war circumstances. We want to raise awareness for the situation of this vulnerable social group and mobilize support like donations. This is the story of Nikita.