These events have on occasion been marred by violent attacks by nationalist groups.
Since the fall of the Soviet Union and Ukraine's independence in 1991, the Ukrainian LGBT community has gradually become more visible and more organized politically, organising several LGBT events in Kyiv, Odesa, Kharkiv, and Kryvyi Rih. Same-sex sexual activity between consenting adults is legal in Ukraine, but prevailing social attitudes are often intolerant of LGBT people, and households headed by same-sex couples are not eligible for any of the same legal protections and recognition available to opposite-sex couples. Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people in Ukraine face legal challenges not experienced by non-LGBT people. Single people allowed to adopt same-sex couples banned Same-sex marriage constitutionally banned. Sexual orientation and gender identity protections in employment ( see below) Gays, lesbians and bisexuals allowed to serve
Transgender people allowed to change gender
