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29.11.2022

FundReise Day 0 – Longing

Electricity: 24 hoursTemperature: 19 degrees (economy mode)Donations: 0 of 18,000 EurosSpecial events: War in my lifeAll blog posts: Sibylle’s #FundReisel to Kyiv in the midst of war My name is Sibylle von Tiedemann, I am a historian and Slavic scholar, 48 years old, and on Thursday I will board the...

20.11.2022

Munich Kyiv Cabaret – Drags for LGBTIQ* in Ukraine

In the spirit of the ten year twincityship between Munich and Kyiv, artists from Munich have joined forces with some members of Munich Kyiv Queer to raise funds for queer people in Ukraine affected by the war. And so, they offer an entertaining cabaret evening on 9th of December. The...

14.11.2022

Looking for a host

Help if you can: Artem is a gay man from Kharkiv, 34 years old. He is currently fleeing to Europe with his mother after their house was destroyed. They no longer feel safe. In the video, Artem tells his story: We have supported him with money. Now we are trying...

12.11.2022

Charity Concert for Ukrainian LGBTIQ*

After last year’s very silent Advent, we are now looking forward to celebrating a colourful, yet festive musical event: On 27th of November, Monaccord, the association of Munich’s seven queer choirs and orchestras, proudly presents its Christmas program in the Church of Saint Lukas, Munich. It is all about contemplative...

08.11.2022

“Mother and I need firewood”

08.11.2022 | cb — No comments Kaya fled Kharkiv to Liutizh with her mother under bullets. They have moved into a small farm with a garden, but now they have to prepare for the winter, which will be hard. The last time we heard from Kaya, she told us the...

31.10.2022

“Everything is very, very complicated”

Last time we heard Marta, she was way more confident. Now the mother of a two-year-old seems to be simply exhausted. The NGO “You are not alone” asked her how she is today. The answer: Eight months of war, no income and still she needs to take care of her...

27.10.2022

For Freedom! The fight of Ukraine’s LGBTIQ* for self-determination in war times

With an exhibition and a documentary, Kyiv’s and Munich’s communities provide insights into the fates of queer people in Ukraine. Lenny Emson from KyivPride will host both events. City Councillor Dominik Krause is invited to open the two events at the vernissage of the exhibition “I am FROM Ukraine. I...

24.10.2022

KyivPride 2022: For Ukraine! For victory!

A sign of solidarity! 120,000 people marched for Ukraine at the Pride in Warsaw in June; Ukrainian LGBTIQ* led the columns. In a joint protest WarsawPride shared the streets with KyivPride. The twelve-minute documentary “KyivPride2022: For Ukraine! For Victory!” reports on this “Kyiv” Pride, which could not take place in...

23.10.2022

“I cannot see any positive future”

Juri, normally, is a very balanced person. That is how he describes himself. The war affected him badly. The lack of perspectives and the disability to leave the country made him depressive. Prior to the war, Jui worked as a translator, copywriter, SMM-Manager for environmental projects and local LGBTIQ*-initiatives. He’s...

20.10.2022

“My sister died”

Hanna and Oleksandra, a lesbian couple from Odesa, have been through a lot. The family was separated when they were on the run, Oleksandra’s sister later died in Germany. Our group member and activist Iryna Hanenkova asked them to tell their story. Today they live in Dresden and try to...