Ukraine: Pride march planned in Kharkov September 15

Event

Various Ukrainian LGBTQI+ groups are holding a Pride march in Kharkov on Sunday, September 15, to support equal rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex people. The exact times and location of the march were not immediately available, although participants are expected to march throughout the city.

Heightened security measures and associated traffic disruptions are expected around the Pride march. Counterprotests are possible.

Context

This year's Pride March in Kharkov is set to take place amid heightened tensions as various groups, including Mayor Gennady Kernes, have called for a ban on the march and filled a petition against it.

Advice

Individuals in Kharkov are advised to remain vigilant, report suspicious objects and behavior to the police, follow instructions issued by local authorities, and avoid all gatherings as a precaution.