Ukraine LGBTQ rights

KyivPride March draws 5,000 as activists press for equal family rights

The 10th KyivPride March took place in downtown Kyiv on June 21, lasting two hours and drawing about 5,000 people, organizers said.

21 June, 05:32 PM

Ukraine’s Supreme Court confirms same-sex marital relations for first time

Ukraine’s Supreme Court confirmed the existence of de facto marital relations between two men for the first time in the country’s history, the civil society organization Insight said.

9 March, 01:20 PM

Kyiv court sets precedent by recognizing marriage rights for queer couple, challenges Foreign Ministry stance

A Kyiv court has officially recognized the same-sex partnership of a Ukrainian diplomat and his longtime partner as a family, the news outlet Bukvy posted on Instagram on July 3.

4 July 2025, 04:33 PM

KyivPride 2025 unites LGBTQ+ troops and activists in first wartime march — photo report

Kyiv hosted the March of Equality as part of KyivPride 2025 on June 14, marking the first time the event combined a human rights demonstration with support for openly LGBTQ+ military personnel.

15 June 2025, 11:30 AM

Kyiv Pride 2025 links LGBTQ+ rights to Ukraine’s fight for democracy

Kyiv held its 2025 Pride March on June 14, the first of its kind in the capital during the full-scale war with Russia. This year’s event uniquely combined LGBTQ+ rights advocacy with visible support for Ukrainian soldiers who openly identify as LGBTQ+.

14 June 2025, 01:22 PM

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