Entry #2587: Serving openly in military in Ukraine

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RegionUkraine
IssueServing openly in military
StatusLesbians, gays, bisexuals permitted, transgender people banned
Start DateDec 17, 2021
End Datenow
DescriptionUnder the looming threat from Russia, on Friday December 17, 2021 new legislation was enacted that requires women to register for military service, if they are deemed medically fit for military service, are between the ages of 18 and 60, and work in specific professions. In the event of a major war, this expanded reserve of women would be mobilized as part of the national reserve to serve in a broad range of military specialties. According to earlier legislation, women in certain professions were already required to register for military conscription. However, the recent revision of the law regulating Ukraine's military reserves dramatically expanded the number of professions that qualify for mandatory registration with the armed forces. Now women who are librarians, journalists, musicians, veterinarians, and psychologists, among many other professions, are required to register for military service. Oleksandra Ustinova a member of Ukraine's national parliament stated, "...in [the] current situation, the decision to educate as many people as possible to hold arms and to be ready to serve seems a good one. All able-bodied male citizens from ages 20–27, must serve either 18 months in the navy or one year in all other services. After serving out the term of service Ukraine's conscripts become part of the inactive reserve and are eligible to be recalled for mobilization until they reach age 55 or age 60 for officers. Only 23 countries allow Trans Military service, Ukraine is not one of them
Sources https://www.insider.com/countries-that-let-transgender-soldiers-serve-2019-2
Reports (2)
  • Status is not correct "There is a whole LGBTQ+ movement in ukrainian army (literally called LGBTQ Military), there is no ban on being homosexual in ukrainian army on legislative level either"
  • Note field is incorrect


Revision History (8)

Revision by Canadianstudent03. The previous status is incorrect.

Old Value New Value (Current)
ValueLegalLesbians, gays, bisexuals permitted, transgender people banned
DescriptionUnder the looming threat from Russia, on Friday December 17, 2021 new legislation was enacted that requires women to register for military service, if they are deemed medically fit for military service, are between the ages of 18 and 60, and work in specific professions. In the event of a major war, this expanded reserve of women would be mobilized as part of the national reserve to serve in a broad range of military specialties. According to earlier legislation, women in certain professions were already required to register for military conscription. However, the recent revision of the law regulating Ukraine's military reserves dramatically expanded the number of professions that qualify for mandatory registration with the armed forces. Now women who are librarians, journalists, musicians, veterinarians, and psychologists, among many other professions, are required to register for military service. Oleksandra Ustinova a member of Ukraine's national parliament stated, "...in [the] current situation, the decision to educate as many people as possible to hold arms and to be ready to serve seems a good one.

All able-bodied male citizens from ages 20–27, must serve either 18 months in the navy or one year in all other services. After serving out the term of service Ukraine's conscripts become part of the inactive reserve and are eligible to be recalled for mobilization until they reach age 55 or age 60 for officers.
Under the looming threat from Russia, on Friday December 17, 2021 new legislation was enacted that requires women to register for military service, if they are deemed medically fit for military service, are between the ages of 18 and 60, and work in specific professions. In the event of a major war, this expanded reserve of women would be mobilized as part of the national reserve to serve in a broad range of military specialties. According to earlier legislation, women in certain professions were already required to register for military conscription. However, the recent revision of the law regulating Ukraine's military reserves dramatically expanded the number of professions that qualify for mandatory registration with the armed forces. Now women who are librarians, journalists, musicians, veterinarians, and psychologists, among many other professions, are required to register for military service. Oleksandra Ustinova a member of Ukraine's national parliament stated, "...in [the] current situation, the decision to educate as many people as possible to hold arms and to be ready to serve seems a good one.

All able-bodied male citizens from ages 20–27, must serve either 18 months in the navy or one year in all other services. After serving out the term of service Ukraine's conscripts become part of the inactive reserve and are eligible to be recalled for mobilization until they reach age 55 or age 60 for officers.

Only 23 countries allow Trans Military service, Ukraine is not one of them
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Under the looming threat from Russia, on Friday December 17, 2021 new legislation was enacted that requires women to register for military service, if they are deemed medically fit for military service, are between the ages of 18 and 60, and work in specific professions. In the event of a major war, this expanded reserve of women would be mobilized as part of the national reserve to serve in a broad range of military specialties. According to earlier legislation, women in certain professions were already required to register for military conscription. However, the recent revision of the law regulating Ukraine's military reserves dramatically expanded the number of professions that qualify for mandatory registration with the armed forces. Now women who are librarians, journalists, musicians, veterinarians, and psychologists, among many other professions, are required to register for military service. Oleksandra Ustinova a member of Ukraine's national parliament stated, "...in [the] current situation, the decision to educate as many people as possible to hold arms and to be ready to serve seems a good one. All able-bodied male citizens from ages 20–27, must serve either 18 months in the navy or one year in all other services. After serving out the term of service Ukraine's conscripts become part of the inactive reserve and are eligible to be recalled for mobilization until they reach age 55 or age 60 for officers. officers. Only 23 countries allow Trans Military service, Ukraine is not one of them
Sourceshttps://www.lemonde.fr
https://www.insider.com/countries-that-let-transgender-soldiers-serve-2019-2
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https://www.lemonde.fr https://www.insider.com/countries-that-let-transgender-soldiers-serve-2019-2

Revision by l_hrz. legal

Old Value New Value
Value(REMOVED)Legal
Special StatusAmbiguous(REMOVED)
Start Date(NONE)Dec 17, 2021
DescriptionOnly 22 Countries allow Trans Military Service, Ukraine is not one of them. However, Ukraine’s armed forces do not have rules preventing the LGTBQ community from serving. There are many openly LGBTQ members fighting in the current war against Russian aggression. Of course, they may face discrimination, but they're definitely not banned from serving.Under the looming threat from Russia, on Friday December 17, 2021 new legislation was enacted that requires women to register for military service, if they are deemed medically fit for military service, are between the ages of 18 and 60, and work in specific professions. In the event of a major war, this expanded reserve of women would be mobilized as part of the national reserve to serve in a broad range of military specialties. According to earlier legislation, women in certain professions were already required to register for military conscription. However, the recent revision of the law regulating Ukraine's military reserves dramatically expanded the number of professions that qualify for mandatory registration with the armed forces. Now women who are librarians, journalists, musicians, veterinarians, and psychologists, among many other professions, are required to register for military service. Oleksandra Ustinova a member of Ukraine's national parliament stated, "...in [the] current situation, the decision to educate as many people as possible to hold arms and to be ready to serve seems a good one.

All able-bodied male citizens from ages 20–27, must serve either 18 months in the navy or one year in all other services. After serving out the term of service Ukraine's conscripts become part of the inactive reserve and are eligible to be recalled for mobilization until they reach age 55 or age 60 for officers.
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Only 22 Countries allow Trans Military Service, Ukraine is not one of them. However, Ukraine’s armed forces do not have rules preventing the LGTBQ community from serving. There are many openly LGBTQ members fighting in the current war against Russian aggression. Of course, they may face discrimination, but they're definitely not banned from serving. Under the looming threat from Russia, on Friday December 17, 2021 new legislation was enacted that requires women to register for military service, if they are deemed medically fit for military service, are between the ages of 18 and 60, and work in specific professions. In the event of a major war, this expanded reserve of women would be mobilized as part of the national reserve to serve in a broad range of military specialties. According to earlier legislation, women in certain professions were already required to register for military conscription. However, the recent revision of the law regulating Ukraine's military reserves dramatically expanded the number of professions that qualify for mandatory registration with the armed forces. Now women who are librarians, journalists, musicians, veterinarians, and psychologists, among many other professions, are required to register for military service. Oleksandra Ustinova a member of Ukraine's national parliament stated, "...in [the] current situation, the decision to educate as many people as possible to hold arms and to be ready to serve seems a good one. All able-bodied male citizens from ages 20–27, must serve either 18 months in the navy or one year in all other services. After serving out the term of service Ukraine's conscripts become part of the inactive reserve and are eligible to be recalled for mobilization until they reach age 55 or age 60 for officers.
Sourceshttps://www.cbc.ca/news/world/countries-that-allow-transgender-members-in-the-military-1.4222205https://www.lemonde.fr
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https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/countries-that-allow-transgender-members-in-the-military-1.4222205 https://www.lemonde.fr

Revision by Vito12. Making this change because it is not correct.

Old Value New Value
ValueLesbians, gays, bisexuals permitted, transgender people banned(REMOVED)
Special Status(REMOVED)Ambiguous
DescriptionOnly 22 Countries allow Trans Military Service, Ukraine is not one of them.Only 22 Countries allow Trans Military Service, Ukraine is not one of them. However, Ukraine’s armed forces do not have rules preventing the LGTBQ community from serving. There are many openly LGBTQ members fighting in the current war against Russian aggression. Of course, they may face discrimination, but they're definitely not banned from serving.
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Only 22 Countries allow Trans Military Service, Ukraine is not one of them. However, Ukraine’s armed forces do not have rules preventing the LGTBQ community from serving. There are many openly LGBTQ members fighting in the current war against Russian aggression. Of course, they may face discrimination, but they're definitely not banned from serving.

Revision by Canadianstudent03. Only 22 Countries allow Trans Military Service, Ukraine is not one of them.

Old Value New Value
ValueLegalLesbians, gays, bisexuals permitted, transgender people banned
DescriptionNo restrictions.Only 22 Countries allow Trans Military Service, Ukraine is not one of them.
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No restrictions. Only 22 Countries allow Trans Military Service, Ukraine is not one of them.
Sourceshttps://www.cbc.ca/news/world/countries-that-allow-transgender-members-in-the-military-1.4222205
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https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/countries-that-allow-transgender-members-in-the-military-1.4222205
Reports (4)
  • Other "There is an open transgender woman Sarah Ashton Cerillo, who serves in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Might be an acception, because she is of American nationality."
  • Newer law has been passed
  • Status is not correct "Ukraine’s armed forces do not have rules preventing the LGTBQ community from serving. There are many openly LGBTQ members fighting in the current war against Russian aggression. Of course, they may face discrimination, but they're definitely not banned from serving. Check your sources. "
  • Status is not correct "ambiguous question "

Revision by Ausyk

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ValueLesbians, gays, bisexuals permitted, transgender people bannedLegal
Descriptionbecause transgender and transvestites are considered a mental disorder.No restrictions.
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because transgender and transvestites are considered a mental disorder. No restrictions.
SourcesNo
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No

Revision by Ausyk

Old Value New Value
ValueLegalLesbians, gays, bisexuals permitted, transgender people banned
DescriptionNobecause transgender and transvestites are considered a mental disorder.
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No because transgender and transvestites are considered a mental disorder.

Revision by Ausyk

Old Value New Value
ValueLesbians, gays, bisexuals permitted, transgender people bannedLegal

Revision by Ausyk

Old Value (Original) New Value
ValueLegalLesbians, gays, bisexuals permitted, transgender people banned

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