Sofia Pride and the GLAS Foundation supported Kyiv Pride with a donation of BGN 5,000 in their fight for a better life for LGBTI people in Ukraine and the legalization of same-sex partnerships in the country. The amount was collected during Sofia Pride 2022 and the first edition of the queer stand-up comedy show “Laugh with GLAS”, organized by the GLAS Foundation and producer Olya Malinova (“3 women on the microphone”).
A month ago, Kyiv Pride launched a petition to legalize same-sex marriage in Ukraine. This implies a change in the constitution, which is practically impossible because of the war. However, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy reacted positively and responded with the possibility of introducing civil partnerships for same-sex couples.
“We thank our friends from Sofia Pride for their commitment and support. Our fight is twofold – for the freedom of our country and for the dignified life of all LGBTI people in it”, thanked Leni Emson, executive director of Kyiv Pride. “In war-torn Ukraine, every day can be the last, and same-sex couples deserve the opportunity to build an officially recognized family and have the same rights as other couples.”
