We are deeply concerned by the situation in Ukraine and have joined other UK charities in urging the Government to protect those fleeing any violence in the region.
At the moment, we are actively campaigning against the Nationality and Borders Bill which, if passed in its current form, will be harmful to LGBTQI+ Ukrainians and anyone fleeing life-threatening countries seeking safety here.
We are also working with partner LGBTQI+ organisations here in the UK, signposting LGBTQI+ Ukrainians to trusted LGBTQI+ support services.
Here is a list of ways in which you can help LGBTQI+ Ukrainians:
- If you live in an urban area, have a spare room and are willing to host for a minimum of 3-6 months, you can sign up with Refugees at Home.
- If you don’t meet the above criteria, you can sign up with The No Accommodation Network.
- You can also volunteer as a Qualified Home Visitor for Refugees at Home – you will need to be a professional who does home visits as part of your day job. By volunteering, you’ll help Refugees at Home to assess more hosts and offer safe homes to more refugees, including LGBTQ+ Ukrainians.
- For LGBTQI+ people leaving Ukraine who want to find a host in the UK, you can email ukraine@stonewall.org.uk.
- ILGA Europe have put together a list of direct ways in which you can donate to support LGBTIQ+ people in Ukraine, and help LGBTQI+ organisations in neighbouring countries welcoming Ukrainian people.
- You can add your name to this petition that we have co-signed, urging the government to help Ukrainian refugees right now.
