Kyiv Pride had to take place abroad for the past two years due to the war. But now, organisers are battling to bring it back Ukraine – despite the risks. For queer activists, the stakes are higher than ever in wartime, as many LGBTQ soldiers head to the front without the state recognising their partnerships or families – even if they die. In this video, a gay ex-soldier tells us of his frustration and the lead organiser of Kyiv Pride shares what secret plans are in place for the march this year.
This is our new series “ENTR Context” – we give you context from Europe. This time, we are digging into the challenges of holding Pride in a warzone.
Chapters
00:00-00:33 Pride in wartime – worth it?
00:33–1:55 What’s going on?
1:55–4:59 Why is this so important right now?
4:59–6:32 What is planned for Pride 2024?
6:32–7:18 Experiences of queer people in Ukraine
Credits:
Reporter & Host: Madelaine Pitt
Editorial Lead: Nele Schmidt, Lukas Hansen
Video Editing: Mathias Wolff
Editorial Support: DW Ukraine
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