A Road to Freedom: How Ukrainian LGBT Soldiers Are Fighting Both the Enemy and Stereotypes
With Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the discussion on the LGBTQ soldier’s visibility gained a big relevance. With some politicians speculating on the outdated “gays cannot be patriots” myth, many proactive LGBTQ community members joined the Ukrainian military formations to defend their country’s sovereignty. Read on to learn how Ukrainian LGBTQ soldiers fight for the country’s freedom, but also inclusivity and their own visibility.
America House Community Stories: Vika
Despite being hundreds kilometers from home Ukrainians keep helping each other for the victory. In our new interview of America House Community stories Vika told us how she volunteers and stays positive in new reality.