It’s been seven months since Russia invaded Ukraine, which has had global repercussions. However, an often-overlooked area of this tragic situation is the threat this invasion imposes upon LGBTQ+ Ukrainians.In this episode, we’re taking a look at LGBTQ+ rights in Ukraine and the unique impacts the Russian invasion has had on LGBTQ+ Ukrainians.Additional Resources:State-sponsored Homophobia: A World Survey of Laws Prohibiting Same-Sex Activity Between Consenting Adults Justice Ministry: No Legal Grounds in Ukraine Currently for Same-Sex MarriageUkraine Simplifies Legal Process For Gender TransitionUkraine Allowed Homosexuals to Donate BloodThe Ban on Gay Blood DonationsIn a Historic Step, Ukraine Passes Legal Protections for Nation’s LGBT CitizensA Victim of the Anti-Gay Purge in Chechnya Speaks Out: 'The Truth Exists'Russia: New Anti-Gay Crackdown in ChechnyaRussia’s “Gay Propaganda” Law Imperils LGBT YouthRussia Plans to Target Dissidents in Ukraine to be Killed or Sent to Camps, U.S. SaysUkrainian LGBTQ Soldiers Fight Against “Darkness” of Russian InvasionHRC: Crisis in UkraineLGBTI People Affected by the War in Ukraine Need ProtectionUkraine's 'Unicorn' LGBTQ Soldiers Head for WarUkraine to Consider Legalizing Same-Sex Marriage Amid WarUkraine will Consider Legalizing Same-Sex Marriage After Petition Garners 28,000 SignaturesSphere/Kharkiv PrideKyiv PrideLGBTI Human Rights Nash Mir CentreInsight LGBTQGender ZRainbow RailroadOutRight Action InternationalSupport the showGet Your Merch

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