Save Rainbow Lives Ukraine
Supporting LGBTQI+ lives impacted by war in Ukraine
Introduction
Save Rainbow Lives Ukraine is a collaborative project between the Safe Space Alliance and Ukraine-based LGBTQI+ nonprofit HPLGBT that aims to help save LGBTQI+ lives impacted by war in Ukraine.
The bilingual logo (Ukrainian and English) combines the Ukraine’s national flower (the sunflower) with the colours of Ukraine’s national flag (blue and yellow). The central sunflower seeds embody colours from various LGBTQI+ community flags symbolising life, solidarity, and resistance. This logo was developed by Safe Space Alliance Director Shannon Novak in consultation with HPLGBT.
Please share this page and use the hashtag #SaveRainbowLives
The challenge
Russia has launched a large scale military invasion of Ukraine resulting in a mass exodus of Ukrainian refuges and a rising Ukrainian death toll. With this war, LGBTQI+ people in Ukraine are experiencing increased levels of LGBTQI+ related violence, bullying, and hate speech, and have reduced or no access to life supporting medications.
"LGBTQI+ people are not safe here. We are under shelling and constant attack. Support is urgently needed and vital".
Objectives
The Save Rainbow Lives Ukraine project will help:
- Connect LGBTQI+ people in Ukraine to safe spaces and a global support network.
- Provide financial assistance through donations to HPLGBT and other LGBTQI+ partner organisations in Ukraine to help LGBTQI+ lives impacted by war in Ukraine.
- Develop, share, and encourage practical ways a global audience can support LGBTQI+ lives impacted by war in Ukraine.
- Communicate to a global audience the impacts of war in Ukraine on LGBTQI+ lives through the lens of those living it.
What can I do to help?
We would love and appreciate your support! You can do any or all of the following:
- Donate
- Spread the word and share this page
- Volunteer time (all skills welcome)
More information
Urgent queries
If you are part of the LGBTQI+ community impacted by war in Ukraine and need urgent assistance, please contact us at contact@safespacealliance.com
General queries
If you have any general questions, comments, or concerns about the Save Rainbow Lives Ukraine project, please contact the Safe Space Alliance direct at contact@safespacealliance.com
Media queries
For all media queries please contact us at media@safespacealliance.com