Public Organization “Social Movement “Gender Stream”

Gender Stream is a feminist Ukrainian organization working for the benefit of LGBTQI+ communities from Ukraine, collaborating with state and international actors to ensure non-discrimination, equal rights and opportunities, and the rule of law. Our vision is a Ukraine with the rule of fundamental human rights, where LGBTQI+ people can enjoy human rights on par with other citizens in a democratic society free from all forms of discrimination. Our organization was founded in Dnipro and has been working since 2016 in cooperation with the police to counter hate crimes, increase tolerance, and raise awareness of working with the LGBTQI+ community based on community policing principles. Since then, we have implemented dozens of successful projects aimed at building an inclusive and democratic society. The beginning of the full-scale invasion brought changes to the organization’s work: facing the challenges of war, the team started providing assistance to LGBTQI+ people in Ukraine with evacuation and humanitarian aid. A unique aspect of our humanitarian response nowadays is its work with LBT women, particularly those aged 35 and older, in Dnipro and the region. While humanitarian work remains vital in Ukraine, Gender Stream's primary focus for ensuring human rights for LGBTQI+ people, the visibility of LGBTQI+ people and rule of law lies in institutional work, advocacy, and cooperation with law enforcement, particularly in countering hate crimes. Currently, we are a leading force in advocating for draft law 5488, combating hate crimes based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Our team provides legal assistance and psychological support to LGBTQI+ who have survived hate crimes. Over the past year, we’ve built key partnerships with members of parliament, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and the Council of Europe. We've created a Working Group to Counter Hate Crimes Collaborating with the National Police, conducted various trainings for p