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16.04.2023

Munich Kyiv Extravaganza

In the spirit of the long-standing city partnership between Munich and Kyiv, drag artists from Ukraine and Germany have once again joined forces with Munich Kyiv Queer to raise money for the important work Munich Kyiv Queer does for queer war victims. They present an entertaining cabaret evening on 10...

11.04.2023

“I was scared for my life”

Hanna realised very early that she is asexual. Since then, the 29-year-old has completely reoriented her life for herself. However, the war brings back the traumatic experiences she had before. Our columnist Iryna Hanenkova met Hanna.

09.04.2023

“Fear paralysed me”

Stas left his home town of Kramatorsk because of the war. His life has not improved since then: He escaped with his brother, who rejects him because Stas is gay. In Butcha he met a homophobic jerk from his school days. His boyfriend fled to Poland and to add to...

31.03.2023

Fancy some karaoke?

Do you like to sing? Do you want to meet people from Ukraine, get to know them and perhaps make new friends ? In this case, we can offer you a perfect evening programme.

31.03.2023

Antonina’s struggle for recognition

In Ukraine, many trans* people are fighting in the army. They are pushing back the aggressor who threatens their lives. But they are also campaigning for LGBTIQ* visibility and acceptance - like Antonina. This story was written due to the Transgender Day of Visibility by our correspondent Evgen Lesnoy.

26.03.2023

“I am not a traitor”

Les left Ukraine shortly after the war began. First, they were ashamed, many people criticized their decision. Today Les understands that not everyone is able to fight. Les contributes from abroad. Our columnist Iryna Hanenkova spoke with them. Here's Les' story.

11.03.2023

« Tell them about it! » A travelogue from Ukraine

Due to high demand we offer another lecture with Sibylle! On her charity trip through Ukraine, Sibylle von Tiedemann visited our friends and LGBTIQ* organisations in Kyiv, Odesa, Kharkiv and she was received with open arms. Sibylle has already talked about her trip at the lesbian community centre LeZ. On...

05.03.2023

He got off the stage, stripped off his high heels and went to fight

Ivan Gonzyk is a diva, basically a gay man. And sometimes he likes to live his feminine side as a pole dancer. Now he fights in the army. Our author Evgen Lesnoy interviewed Ivan on his YouTube channel. This text is based on their conversation.

08.02.2023

We need you for our mentoring programme

The war in Europe makes people feel helpless. Just watching while people die in Ukraine is frustrating. But you can do something here in Munich. Open your hearts for queer refugees from Ukraine and become a mentor. A first meeting will take place on 28th of February at 7pm at...

04.02.2023

Insta Live – One Year of War, chat with Sibylle von Tiedemann

For those who missed her lecture: Sibylle von Tiedemann, founding member of Munich Kyiv Queer, has recently been to Ukraine to blog about the war, visit our friends and collect donations. She will talk about her trip again on Thursday, 23 February, at 7.30 pm on the Instagram channels of...