A safe space in Kyiv, Ukraine

Kyiv Pride, one of the most crucial LGBTQ+ rights organization in Ukraine, just launched a new LGBTQ+ refugee shelter

Led by a small group of dedicated activists, Kyiv Pride has spent the past decade advocating for LGBTQ+ visibility and rights in Ukraine. But Russia’s invasion changed everything and forced organizers to pivot toward new forms of advocacy and support. Check out our video spotlight by Adam Zivo.

Adam Zivo is a serial social entrepreneur and columnist at the National Post. He was previously the founder and director of LoveisLoveisLove, an LGBTQ2S+ advocacy campaign that produced large-scale installations in Ontario. Adam lives in Toronto and speaks English.

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