'Homophobia is Russia': Inside Kyiv's LGBT pride parade
Photo: Equality March 2024 in Kyiv (Vitalii Nosach/RBC-Ukraine)
On June 16, the Equality March took place in Kyiv as part of KyivPride. This event was held for the first time since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion.
See how the LGBT Pride was conducted in the photo report by RBC-Ukraine.
How the Equality March on June 16 went
Equality March 2024 (Photo: Vitalii Nosach)
Equality March 2024 (Photo: Vitalii Nosach)
Equality March 2024 (Photo: Vitalii Nosach)
Equality March 2024 (Photo: Vitalii Nosach)
Equality March 2024 (Photo: Vitalii Nosach)
People came to the march with banners bearing phrases like "No peace without justice for Ukraine," "We march for those who can't," "For the freedom of all Ukrainians," and so on.
Equality March 2024 (Photo: Vitalii Nosach)
It should be noted that, besides activists and concerned Ukrainians, LGBT military personnel, politicians from foreign countries, representatives of international organizations, and observers also participated in the event.
Equality March 2024 (Photo: Vitalii Nosach)
Police were present at the march to maintain order.
Simultaneously, there was a movement of activists for traditional values. To prevent clashes, the police blocked them.
Overall, the event was peaceful and without provocations.
Additionally, the city authorities had urged Kyiv residents beforehand to show their support and tolerance.
Controversy surrounding KyivPride 2024
It is worth noting that the Equality March was initially supposed to take place in the Kyiv metro.
However, the Kyiv City Military Administration said they had not approved holding the event at this location. The organizers were asked to choose another venue.
Activists believe that they were not permitted to hold the event due to fake news circulating online.
In particular, there were reports about the metro being shut down and alleged funding of the organization by the Kyiv City Military Administration.
