“Justice for Ukraine! Crimea is Ukraine. Donbas is Ukraine!”
With these calls, the Ukrainian group marched proudly at the Copenhagen Pride Parade 2025 on August 16.
For the community, Pride today is not only about the courage to build a free and equal society at home, but also about the fundamental right to exist. Today in Ukraine, each of them is a target for Russian missiles.
Not only war kills, the Russian war of aggression also slows down long-awaited reforms and laws so badly needed for the recognition of same-sex marriages in Ukraine. Yet organizations such as LGBTIQ+ Military and Veterans for Equal Rights Військові ЛГБТ+ find strength not only to unite through communication and mutual support, but also to stand as strongholds of civic values: freedom of choice and equality.
That is why this year’s Pride theme, “Equal for All,” resonates so deeply with us. We believe that equality is not only about rights and freedoms, but also about accountability and justice. We believe this is what true equality must be and that perpetrators will be held accountable for hate crimes. Because justice is the key to equality!
Deepest gratitude to everyone who marched, sang, and danced with us, especially Free Sky, and photographer Nick Russel, for capturing this powerful day!
Thank you to all of you who greeted us warmly on the streets and shared our beliefs. And a very special thanks to the organisers, Copenhagen Pride, for the opportunity to be part of the parade once again!