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20.07.2023

“When the Kakhovka dam broke, hope droped sharply”

We as Munich Kyiv Queer continue 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 Natalya.

07.05.2023

Munich-Ukrainian Picnic Talk

We enter the 2nd year of war and luckily activists from Ukraine will join MunichPride once again. They are all fighting: for their country, their lives, for freedom, visibility and acceptance of LGBTIQ*, of course. We want to learn from each other, from our struggles and our history. Let's talk...

23.04.2023

“I’ll stay with you till the end”

Emin is originally from Azerbaijan. Years ago he came to Ukraine for work. After a difficult coming out, he found the love of his life here, Vlad. And he has met people who accept him for who he is. Emin would never flee the country - although he could.

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...