CEO of NGO KyivPride, member of the KyivPride-2019 Organizing Committee
"My core responsibilities are overall coordination, external communication, and fundraising. I'm responsible for the Equality March and for the safety of other KyivPride events."
Who We Are
KyivPride is a Ukrainian non-governmental organization that aims at contributing to full respect for human rights for LGBT+ in Ukraine, at encouraging an appreciation for these rights by raising LGBT+ visibility and their participation in social processes. In addition to its activities throughout the year, NGO “KyivPride” organizes an annual event called the KyivPride-week.
Our goals
-To sensitize the society to problems LGBT+ community;
-To contribute to introducing the issues of LGBTIQ+ to Ukrainian social norms; –
-To hold awareness-raising campaigns, round-table conferences, meetings, workshops, and festivals;
-To change public discourse as for LGBTIQ+ in Ukraine;
-To support other non-profit organizations.
Quick bit of history
The first Equality March was to be held in Kyiv in 2012 and was canceled due to the aggressiveness of the opponents.
In 2013, the Equality March was scheduled for Kyiv City’s anniversary. Several dozen participants marched through Peremohy Avenue.
In 2014, the event was canceled because police were incapable of providing security to the public gathering.
In 2015, the Equality March was held on Obolonska Promenade. About 250 people took part in the event.
In 2016, the Equality March was held on the 12th of June. The event had received widespread coverage in advance of the March. The number of participants ranged by various estimations between 1,000 and 2,000 people.
In 2017, March was held on the 18th of June. The convoy of participants marched through the center of Kyiv. Approximately 2,500 people took part in the march.
In 2018, March was held on the 17th of June. It took place in the city center. The number of participants increased up to 5,000.
How to join our volunteering team
If you want to join KyivPride-2019 volunteering team, you can do it by clicking the link.
Our team
Projects Assistant
Zheny Bilotskiy
"I'm responsible for any work that needs assistance like report-writing and holding of various events.
I do it because I want LGBTIQ+ people to live freely in Ukraine."
Member of KyivPride NGO
Anna Sharigina
The program director of NGO KyivPride
"I'm responsible for content issues of the Pride Week and I do whatever possible to make Pride an interesting, stimulating and useful event for Ukraine."
Reports