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08.10.2022

“I am OUT of Ukraine. I am IN Ukraine”

An exhibition provides insights into the fates of queer people from Ukraine during the war. From November 3, the twelve photo collages will hang in the gay-queer centre SUB, Müllerstraße 14, curated by our partner KyivPride. At the opening, Lenny Emson, Executive Director of the organisation, will introduce the stories...

08.10.2022

“We expected hell on earth”

The openly lesbian soldier Irina Petrova serves with her unit in the Odesa region. Our colleague and activist Iryna Hanenkova asked her to give us some impressions of her life in the army. She decided to write about the very beginning of the war. When we woke up on February...

02.10.2022

“We are under constant fire”

This is how war feels like: We asked Rostyslav Milevskyi from Gender Zed to tell us about his situation in Zaporizhzhya. It is one of the four regions Russia has annexed. When the sirens scream, Rostylsav and his boyfriend run into the corridor. It is the safest place in their...

27.09.2022

Nothing about us without us: Queer Ukrainian Shorts

We have been invited to present the Ukrainian short movies at the Queer Film Festival Munich on October 14th and are so proud of it. We are happy to come, will say a few words about the situation of LGBTIQ* in Ukraine and will collect donations for people in need....

18.09.2022

“I miss my boyfriend”

Kharkiv’s community was his home. Photo shoots in night clubs, runways, drag shows – before the war, this was Viktor’s life. After the war broke out, Viktor fled with his parents to live on the countryside. He gave up his life in the big city to take care of his...

13.09.2022

“My story of war is not about fear, but about a thirst for a free life”

From the beginning of the war, Iryna knew that she wouldn’t leave. She was caught by fear every time she heard air raid alarms, when she heard explosions. Her body went numb, but her brain told her: You will manage it. And so she did. This is her story. My...

03.09.2022

“We were forced to leave Kharkiv in any possible way”

It’s been nearly seven months of this unjust war. Seven months of r*ssian aggression. Thousands of LGBTIQ* refugees from Ukraine, tens of thousands of internally displaced queer people. Most are trying to build a new life and sincerely thank all the German people for a new chance, a new start!...

02.09.2022

Welcome x BBQ. Munich Kyiv Queer celebrates 10 years of twin cityship

For ten years now we try to improve the Human Rights’ situation of LGBTIQ* people in Ukraine based on the twin cityship between Kyiv and Munich. Six months ago we had to re-invent ourselves as a helping organisation. This is the time to say: Thank you for your support! We...

17.08.2022

Roman lost his life in the battle of Kharkiv

written by the NGO “You are not alone” In our series “Queer people and the war” LGBTIQ* from different parts of Ukraine describe what they are going through in these days. Some have left the country, others stay and try to survive. It’s a struggle. We commemorate the dead Some,...

10.08.2022

“Now, we’re even hiking together”

Stephan is a host: Months ago, the gay man took in a refugee from Ukraine. In this video, he reports on his experiences with his guest Leonid. They are rather positive. Now, the two are even hiking together. Interview in German language. We are urgently looking for privat accomodations for...