Queer Ukraine: An Anthology of LGBTQI+ Ukrainian Voices During Wartime

Right-wing figures often target marginalized groups during wartime, making the queer community particularly vulnerable to persecution, scapegoating, and censorship. In Ukraine, being visibly queer is an act of rebellion, but LGBTQI+ people find ways to express themselves against all odds. This anthology is a platform for their voices, an archive of their existence, and proceeds from the sales go to charities supporting LGBTQI+ people in Ukraine. It is time for them to tell their stories on their own terms and for the world to stand in solidarity with them.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 112 pages
Publication date: 15 February 2023
Publisher: Renard Press Ltd

Amidst the backdrop of a ruthless invasion, right-wing figures find it much easier to target marginalized groups, particularly during times of war. The queer community, in particular, becomes exceedingly vulnerable to persecution, scapegoating, and censorship. Being visibly queer in Ukraine is an act of rebellion in itself, but LGBTQI+ individuals find ways to express themselves against all odds, creating art that transcends societal constraints. Queerness, without defiance, is the unity of voices, the echo of a hundred echoes. Each voice tells a unique story, and this anthology serves as a platform for these voices, an archive of their existence. It is time for them to tell their stories on their own terms, and for the world to stand in solidarity with them.

Proceeds from the sales of this book will be donated to a selection of charities supporting LGBTQI+ individuals in Ukraine. The list is regularly reviewed to ensure that funds are directed to where they are most needed, including:

TU Platform Mariupol: This organization supports queer youth in Ukraine, providing them with a safe space and resources to thrive.

Queers For Ukraine: Queers For Ukraine is dedicated to supporting people with HIV in Ukraine and delivering much-needed hormones for the trans community. They also provide humanitarian aid to the LGBTQI+ community in Ukraine.

Insight NGO: Insight NGO is a humanitarian aid organization that provides support to the LGBTQI+ community in Ukraine. They work to raise awareness about LGBTQI+ rights and provide assistance to those in need.

By purchasing this book, you are contributing to the efforts of these charities and helping to support the LGBTQI+ community in Ukraine during this challenging time.

Weight: 120g
Dimension: 129 x 199 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781804470411