Who we are
What kind of organization is it?
Union of the LGBT military, veterans and volunteers was established in 2018 by Viktor Pylypenko, an openly gay veteran of the Donbas Volunteer Battalion, after he made a coming out during Anton Shebetko’s exhibition “We Were Here.” The union now has more openly gay as well as closeted LGBT military. We unite in order to become equal with other citizens of Ukraine, have equal rights.
In 2018, our association marched in a separate column during the March of Equality, organized by KyivPride. The column was led by Viktor Pylypenko and openly lesbian volunteer Nastya Konfederat.
We are currently gaining strength, taking an active part not only in defending Ukraine from the Russian invasion on the frontline, but also defending democracy and equality for all citizens of Ukraine.
We invite both closed LGBT military and those who would like to make coming out and make democratic changes in the Ukrainian society!
With a support of the NGO Fulcrum and Canadian CFLI Fund our union created 4 short films about LGBT military.
Traditions of Ukraine
Equality, Dignity and Freedom
Our association upholds the values proclaimed by the Revolution of Dignity.
Our goal is to achieve equality for the LGBT + community, the marriage right, a right to have a full-fledged family, and our right for non-discrimination. Along with upholding our rights, we also demand the same rights and inclusiveness for all: other minorities and social groups of the Ukrainian citizens. Struggle for equality will make our society more humane, inclusive, without prejudices and hatred. We want to help to make Ukraine a free European country.
We struggled during the Revolution of Dignity, we went through the war with the Russian occupiers and collaborators, we helped and are helping the frontline and we have the right to the same dignified life as the rest of the Ukrainians.
Our goals
What we are fighting for
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Family partners should have the right to make decisions in relation to each other in emergency medical situations
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Family relationships between gays and lesbians should be recognized as legitimate partnerships
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Marriages concluded abroad must be recognized in Ukraine
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The second partner should be able to be the guardian of the first partner's child
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Families with partners raising three or more children should have the status of large families
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Gays and lesbians should have the right to be donors of blood and blood components
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In family unions, both partners must have the right of granting and inheriting property
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Family partners must have rights related to death and burial (the right to dispose the body of the deceased, etc.)
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Couples who are in a family relationship should be able to adopt children
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Army norms, rules and regulations should become inclusive of LGBT people.
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Education system must take into account sexual education and the diversity of types of modern families
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Legislation on bullying, domestic violence and labor relations should take into account the specifics of LGBT+
Traditions of Ukraine
Openly LGBT+ military
Il ne s’agit pas de la liste complète des militaires ouvertement LGBT+…
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Military
Achilles Brotherhood
For gays and bisexual men (administered by Viktor Pylypenko and Nick Buderatskyy)
30+
Military
Sisters
For lesbians and bisexual military ladies (administered by Nastya Konfederat)
15+
Military
T*Rainbow military
For transgender military (administered by Viktoriya Didukh)
To participate join the Facebook group LGBT Military and Our Allies. Answer the questions, and you will be contacted privately by one of the administrators – openly LGBT military
News about us
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Our allies
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Our merchandise
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You can place an order by sending an email to our mailbox: info@lgbtmilitary.org.ua, or by writing to us on Instagram @lgbtiqmilitary
Social networks
Three secret Facebook groups and chats