Gay Rights Activist Among Those Killed In Ukraine

The Guardian reports:

A gay rights activist from Kharkiv, Elya Shchemur was killed during the Russian bombardment of the city centre, her colleagues at Kharkiv Pride said on Thursday. She was killed at the local territorial defence office where she volunteered, they said.

“Elya was an activist and a patriot: she participated in all possible actions and democratic events of Kharkiv. Together with Elya, we went through three Kharkiv Prides and three women’s solidarity marches. Elya was actively engaged in human rights interventions and pride performances,” the colleagues said.

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Gay rights activist among latest known victims of Ukraine war https://t.co/3qiGfJDnM9

— Laia Balcells (@laiabalcells) March 19, 2022

Elvira Shchemur who was volunteering for KharivPride and KyivPride died after the bombing of Kharkiv Regional State Administration.

Sincere condolences to relatives and friends.

Cursed be Putin and his people who are killing civil Ukrainians.

Rest in Peace Eli pic.twitter.com/qNJNC0lIvs

— KyivPride (@KyivPride) March 17, 2022