Ukraine’s LGBTIQ+ community is being targeted. These advocates are helping people escape

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Advocate Renee Dixson (left) with Marianna Polevikova Source: SBS News / Sandra Fulloon

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As World Pride is celebrated globally, there are calls for more support for Ukraine’s LGBTIQ+ community, with claims of human rights abuses during 12 months of war.

This story was produced in collaboration with SBS Russian.

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