NGO Bureau "We Are!"
A strategic human rights centre building the legal, institutional and social foundations for LGBTIQ+ equality before the law in Ukraine.
Precedents, not slogans. Documents, not declarations.
Measurable change.
Track record
2018–2025
What drives us
Mission and values
Value 01
Evidence-based approach
Decisions grounded in legal analysis, verified research and international standards aligned with Council of Europe methodology.
Value 02
Community inclusion
The voice of communities is central to our work. We act together with the people we protect.
Value 03
Independence
Non-partisan human rights position. Our own strategy and operational independence from political cycles.
Value 04
Transparency
Open reporting, independent audit and full compliance with donor requirements.
People of the organisation
Team
Strategic cycle
Strategy 2026–2030: five goals for systemic change
2026–2030 is the Bureau's new strategic cycle. Five goals cover the full spectrum of systemic change: from legal protection of individual families to the information environment and organisational resilience.
01
Legal resilience and family safety
Protecting LGBTIQ+ families in conditions of war, loss, injury and legal invisibility. Legal aid and strategic litigation.
02
Institutional equality in education and governance
Anti-discrimination standards in educational institutions and municipalities. 50+ universities and 50+ local councils by 2030.
03
Countering disinformation and enabling a positive policy environment
Hate speech monitoring, counter-narratives, analysis of public discourse. 1 000+ media materials under monitoring.
04
Economic, psychosocial and digital resilience
Supporting the well-being of LGBTIQ+ people — from psychological support to digital security and economic independence.
05
A strong and reliable organisation
Institutional development of the Bureau as a trusted partner for donors, communities and international organisations.
Programmes and initiatives
Key initiatives 2026–2030
A five-year cycle of systemic change: legal, institutional, social and informational.
Countering hate speech
Goal: 1 000+ documented materials, public monitoring dashboard
Open dashboardLegal aid bureau
Goal: 120+ cases, network of lawyers and notaries across regions
Request consultationPsychosocial well-being bureau
Goal: 120+ cases, 3 volunteer psychologists, support groups
Send a requestEuropean Values and Democracy Initiative
Goal: quarterly bulletin for government bodies, the EU and Council of Europe
Learn moreParliamentary Demystifier Initiative
Goal: quarterly bulletin for parliamentarians, legal analysis of draft laws
Learn moreFrom founding to today
Our history
Openness and accountability
Trust and transparency
We are accountable to communities, donors and the state.
Statutes and registry extract
- EDRPOU (registration no.): 41591439
- Date of registration: 13 September 2018
- Country: Ukraine
Policies and procedures
The foundation of our work is transparency and responsibility. Internal regulations from our code of ethics to financial control.
View documentsFinancial and accounting reports
The basis of our financial activity is openness and accountability. Annual balance sheets and reports on use of funds received.
View reportsDonors and partners
People and organisations working alongside us. Our donor and partner network for maximum impact on LGBTIQ+ rights in Ukraine.
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Donors and partners
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