Remembrance Day for Homosexuals – Victims of the Totalitarian Soviet Regime is observed in Ukraine every December 12. Established in 2006 by several Ukrainian LGBT organizations, this day commemorates the victims of persecution under the Soviet regime, particularly following the decriminalization of consensual homosexual relations in Ukraine on December 12, 1991. The observance honors LGBT individuals who faced repression during the Soviet era, especially during the Stalinist period when homosexuals were targeted as "anti-Soviet elements." Although the law criminalizing sodomy was never repealed during the Soviet era, the day serves to remember those who suffered and to advocate for ongoing efforts toward equality and rights for LGBT individuals in Ukraine. The observance reflects on a dark chapter in history while promoting the importance of safety and rights for the LGBT community.