traditional Ukrainian vyshanka pattern Ivan Honchar on Wikimedia - Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported LicenseAndrew Kushnir once thought he couldn't be gay and Ukrainian. Years later, he has the privilege and opportunity to stand up for all LGBTQ+ Ukrainians, who are facing the threat of war and oppression from the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Kushnir is the founder of the LGBTQ Ukraine Fund, which raises money for advocacy in Ukraine. LGBTQ Ukraine Fund is sellling a tshirt designed by LGBTQ Ukrainians with a traditional Ukrainian vyshanka pattern on the front and the message "Freedom is our tradition" on the back. Kushnir is very emotional over the chance to march on behalf of other LGBTQ+ Ukrainians like himself.

Source: CBC News June 24, 2022 23:32 UTC