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| Region | Ukraine |
| Issue | Serving openly in military |
| Status | Legal |
| Start Date | 2022 |
| End Date | now |
| Description | All able-bodied male citizens from ages 20–27, must serve either 18 months in the navy or one year in all other services. After serving out the term of service Ukraine's conscripts become part of the inactive reserve and are eligible to be recalled for mobilization until they reach age 55 or age 60 for officers. According to law, homosexuality is not a reason for exemption from the army. However, many young gay men try to avoid call-up to military service, as they are afraid to face unauthorized relations and other difficulties. In 2018, Viktor Pylypenko, who had served in the Donbass area for two years during the Russia–Ukraine war, became the first Ukrainian soldier to come out publicly. In 2019, several gay soldiers in the Ukrainian army participated in a photo exhibition called "We are here". In 2021, Pylypenko was trying to organize a special unit in the Ukrainian army for LGBT soldiers.[42] In July 2021, Pylypenko stated there were 16 open LGBT soldiers in the Ukrainian army. The 2022 Russian invasion resulted in an increased influx of openness and acceptance regarding LGBTQ soldiers in the Ukrainian military. A growing number of soldiers disclosed their identity, believing that they could fight not just for their home country but also against existing stereotypes. The invasion also saw the spread of "unicorn insignia" which Ukrainian LGBTQ soldiers sew onto their uniforms. The unicorn was chosen due to its nature as "fantastic 'non-existent' creature", sarcastically countering claims about there being no LGBT+ individuals in the Ukrainian military. |
| Sources | https://www.insider.com/countries-that-let-transgender-soldiers-serve-2019-2 |
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| Value | Lesbians, gays, bisexuals permitted, transgender people banned | Legal |
| Start Date | Dec 17, 2021 | 2022 |
| Description | Under the looming threat from Russia, on Friday December 17, 2021 new legislation was enacted that requires women to register for military service, if they are deemed medically fit for military service, are between the ages of 18 and 60, and work in specific professions. In the event of a major war, this expanded reserve of women would be mobilized as part of the national reserve to serve in a broad range of military specialties. According to earlier legislation, women in certain professions were already required to register for military conscription. However, the recent revision of the law regulating Ukraine's military reserves dramatically expanded the number of professions that qualify for mandatory registration with the armed forces. Now women who are librarians, journalists, musicians, veterinarians, and psychologists, among many other professions, are required to register for military service. Oleksandra Ustinova a member of Ukraine's national parliament stated, "...in [the] current situation, the decision to educate as many people as possible to hold arms and to be ready to serve seems a good one. All able-bodied male citizens from ages 20–27, must serve either 18 months in the navy or one year in all other services. After serving out the term of service Ukraine's conscripts become part of the inactive reserve and are eligible to be recalled for mobilization until they reach age 55 or age 60 for officers. Only 23 countries allow Trans Military service, Ukraine is not one of them | All able-bodied male citizens from ages 20–27, must serve either 18 months in the navy or one year in all other services. After serving out the term of service Ukraine's conscripts become part of the inactive reserve and are eligible to be recalled for mobilization until they reach age 55 or age 60 for officers. According to law, homosexuality is not a reason for exemption from the army. However, many young gay men try to avoid call-up to military service, as they are afraid to face unauthorized relations and other difficulties. In 2018, Viktor Pylypenko, who had served in the Donbass area for two years during the Russia–Ukraine war, became the first Ukrainian soldier to come out publicly. In 2019, several gay soldiers in the Ukrainian army participated in a photo exhibition called "We are here". In 2021, Pylypenko was trying to organize a special unit in the Ukrainian army for LGBT soldiers.[42] In July 2021, Pylypenko stated there were 16 open LGBT soldiers in the Ukrainian army. The 2022 Russian invasion resulted in an increased influx of openness and acceptance regarding LGBTQ soldiers in the Ukrainian military. A growing number of soldiers disclosed their identity, believing that they could fight not just for their home country but also against existing stereotypes. The invasion also saw the spread of "unicorn insignia" which Ukrainian LGBTQ soldiers sew onto their uniforms. The unicorn was chosen due to its nature as "fantastic 'non-existent' creature", sarcastically countering claims about there being no LGBT+ individuals in the Ukrainian military. |
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| Sources | https://www.insider.com/countries-that-let-transgender-soldiers-serve-2019-2 | https://www.insider.com/countries-that-let-transgender-soldiers-serve-2019-2 |
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edited by Canadianstudent03. The previous status is incorrect.
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| Value | Legal | Lesbians, gays, bisexuals permitted, transgender people banned |
| Description | Under the looming threat from Russia, on Friday December 17, 2021 new legislation was enacted that requires women to register for military service, if they are deemed medically fit for military service, are between the ages of 18 and 60, and work in specific professions. In the event of a major war, this expanded reserve of women would be mobilized as part of the national reserve to serve in a broad range of military specialties. According to earlier legislation, women in certain professions were already required to register for military conscription. However, the recent revision of the law regulating Ukraine's military reserves dramatically expanded the number of professions that qualify for mandatory registration with the armed forces. Now women who are librarians, journalists, musicians, veterinarians, and psychologists, among many other professions, are required to register for military service. Oleksandra Ustinova a member of Ukraine's national parliament stated, "...in [the] current situation, the decision to educate as many people as possible to hold arms and to be ready to serve seems a good one. All able-bodied male citizens from ages 20–27, must serve either 18 months in the navy or one year in all other services. After serving out the term of service Ukraine's conscripts become part of the inactive reserve and are eligible to be recalled for mobilization until they reach age 55 or age 60 for officers. | Under the looming threat from Russia, on Friday December 17, 2021 new legislation was enacted that requires women to register for military service, if they are deemed medically fit for military service, are between the ages of 18 and 60, and work in specific professions. In the event of a major war, this expanded reserve of women would be mobilized as part of the national reserve to serve in a broad range of military specialties. According to earlier legislation, women in certain professions were already required to register for military conscription. However, the recent revision of the law regulating Ukraine's military reserves dramatically expanded the number of professions that qualify for mandatory registration with the armed forces. Now women who are librarians, journalists, musicians, veterinarians, and psychologists, among many other professions, are required to register for military service. Oleksandra Ustinova a member of Ukraine's national parliament stated, "...in [the] current situation, the decision to educate as many people as possible to hold arms and to be ready to serve seems a good one. All able-bodied male citizens from ages 20–27, must serve either 18 months in the navy or one year in all other services. After serving out the term of service Ukraine's conscripts become part of the inactive reserve and are eligible to be recalled for mobilization until they reach age 55 or age 60 for officers. Only 23 countries allow Trans Military service, Ukraine is not one of them |
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| Sources | https://www.lemonde.fr | https://www.insider.com/countries-that-let-transgender-soldiers-serve-2019-2 |
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- Status is not correct "There is a whole LGBTQ+ movement in ukrainian army (literally called LGBTQ Military), there is no ban on being homosexual in ukrainian army on legislative level either"
- Note field is incorrect
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| Value | (REMOVED) | Legal |
| Special Status | Ambiguous | (REMOVED) |
| Start Date | (NONE) | Dec 17, 2021 |
| Description | Only 22 Countries allow Trans Military Service, Ukraine is not one of them. However, Ukraine’s armed forces do not have rules preventing the LGTBQ community from serving. There are many openly LGBTQ members fighting in the current war against Russian aggression. Of course, they may face discrimination, but they're definitely not banned from serving. | Under the looming threat from Russia, on Friday December 17, 2021 new legislation was enacted that requires women to register for military service, if they are deemed medically fit for military service, are between the ages of 18 and 60, and work in specific professions. In the event of a major war, this expanded reserve of women would be mobilized as part of the national reserve to serve in a broad range of military specialties. According to earlier legislation, women in certain professions were already required to register for military conscription. However, the recent revision of the law regulating Ukraine's military reserves dramatically expanded the number of professions that qualify for mandatory registration with the armed forces. Now women who are librarians, journalists, musicians, veterinarians, and psychologists, among many other professions, are required to register for military service. Oleksandra Ustinova a member of Ukraine's national parliament stated, "...in [the] current situation, the decision to educate as many people as possible to hold arms and to be ready to serve seems a good one. All able-bodied male citizens from ages 20–27, must serve either 18 months in the navy or one year in all other services. After serving out the term of service Ukraine's conscripts become part of the inactive reserve and are eligible to be recalled for mobilization until they reach age 55 or age 60 for officers. |
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| Sources | https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/countries-that-allow-transgender-members-in-the-military-1.4222205 | https://www.lemonde.fr |
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| Value | Lesbians, gays, bisexuals permitted, transgender people banned | (REMOVED) |
| Special Status | (REMOVED) | Ambiguous |
| Description | Only 22 Countries allow Trans Military Service, Ukraine is not one of them. | Only 22 Countries allow Trans Military Service, Ukraine is not one of them. However, Ukraine’s armed forces do not have rules preventing the LGTBQ community from serving. There are many openly LGBTQ members fighting in the current war against Russian aggression. Of course, they may face discrimination, but they're definitely not banned from serving. |
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edited by Canadianstudent03. Only 22 Countries allow Trans Military Service, Ukraine is not one of them.
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| Value | Legal | Lesbians, gays, bisexuals permitted, transgender people banned |
| Description | No restrictions. | Only 22 Countries allow Trans Military Service, Ukraine is not one of them. |
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| Sources | https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/countries-that-allow-transgender-members-in-the-military-1.4222205 | |
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Reports (4)
- Other "There is an open transgender woman Sarah Ashton Cerillo, who serves in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Might be an acception, because she is of American nationality."
- Newer law has been passed
- Status is not correct "Ukraine’s armed forces do not have rules preventing the LGTBQ community from serving. There are many openly LGBTQ members fighting in the current war against Russian aggression. Of course, they may face discrimination, but they're definitely not banned from serving. Check your sources. "
- Status is not correct "ambiguous question "
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| Value | Lesbians, gays, bisexuals permitted, transgender people banned | Legal |
| Description | because transgender and transvestites are considered a mental disorder. | No restrictions. |
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| Sources | No | |
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| Value | Legal | Lesbians, gays, bisexuals permitted, transgender people banned |
| Description | No | because transgender and transvestites are considered a mental disorder. |
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| Value | Lesbians, gays, bisexuals permitted, transgender people banned | Legal |
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| Value | Legal | Lesbians, gays, bisexuals permitted, transgender people banned |