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Thousands March Kyiv Pride, Demand Same-Sex Partnerships

6/22/2026

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Thousands marched in Kyiv on June 21, 2026 for the 10th annual Pride event, with police reporting no major incidents.
A 2024 poll showed over 70% of Ukrainians support equal rights for LGBTQ+ people.
Organizers called for legal same-sex partnership recognition and stronger hate-crime penalties in Ukraine’s draft Civil Code.
Ukrainian officials and Canada’s ambassador affirmed that LGBTQ+ rights are part of Ukraine’s European integration goals.

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Thousands marched in Kyiv on June 21, 2026 for the 10th annual Pride event, with police reporting no major incidents.
A 2024 poll showed over 70% of Ukrainians support equal rights for LGBTQ+ people.
Organizers called for legal same-sex partnership recognition and stronger hate-crime penalties in Ukraine’s draft Civil Code.
Ukrainian officials and Canada’s ambassador affirmed that LGBTQ+ rights are part of Ukraine’s European integration goals.