The LGBT festival began in Kharkiv on 5 September. A gay pride parade is expected to take place in the city on 12 September. Both events form part of «KharkivPride» week, organised by the NGO «Kharkiv Women’s Association “Sfera”». The organisers have stated that they will take the wartime situation into account and will liaise with the National Police, prioritising the safety of participants.
Briefly about the main points
- The LGBT festival in Kharkiv began on 5 September.
- The city’s gay pride parade is due to take place at the end of Pride Week.
- «Kharkiv Pride» is organised by the NGO «Sfera».
- The programme addresses the issues of partnerships and combating discrimination.
What will be discussed during Pride Week?
«Kharkiv Pride» will take place from 5 to 12 September. The organisers have cited legal recognition of civil partnerships, proper investigation of hate crimes, countering discriminatory initiatives and safety as some of the event’s themes LGBTQ+ people.
Draft Bill No. 9103 on the institution of registered partnerships, which was tabled in March 2023, is still being considered by a committee of the Verkhovna Rada.
Measures are being planned with wartime conditions in mind
The organisers stated that all events would take place in accordance with wartime requirements and in cooperation with the National Police. They described the safety of participants as a priority.
