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Pride Month: What visitors can expect at the various CSDs in June Currently, the queer community (and everyone who feels connected to it) is celebrating Pride Month. For some time now, many different events have been celebrated in June of each year - including the CSD. Some cities have already held it, but many have saved this special highlight for Pride Month. After the relevant events had to be cancelled due to corona in the past, the LGBTQIA+ community is once again looking forward to showing its diversity and proving to society that there is much more than "just" the cis standard. But what does the CSD have to offer in the different cities and which Christopher Street Day should not be missed under any circumstances? And anyway: Why does this special day actually exist? What is behind the Christopher Street Day? In fact, the term "Christ...

Vienna rainbow parade attracts more than 250,000 people On Saturday, the famous Rainbow Parade took place in Vienna - after a forced break due to corona. Finally it was possible again to celebrate a Pride in the Austrian capital. And it is not an exaggeration to say that it was a complete success. Once again, it was particularly interesting that it was not only queers who confessed to the community. Also many people who feel connected to the scene were on site to show exactly that. There is even a rumor circulating in the social networks that the Rainbow Parade of 2022 was the largest of its kind ever. This year's motto was "Pride against hate - make love, not war" and was accordingly not only extremely important, but probably more topical than ever. Motto refers among other things to the situation of queers from Ukraine It is no secret that also many queers from the war zones...

Diversity is also a topic at Unter Uns Attention! If you haven't seen the episode in question yet and don't want to be spoiled, don't read on at this point! The openly gay Jo Weil plays the role of Dominik in Unter Uns. Now he is outed as transsexual in the context of a PK. For those affected, "Fremdoutings" are among the most negative experiences of their lives. Therefore, it is all the more important to raise awareness here and to convey to people that it is important for everyone to take this important step themselves. "I was born in a woman's body." Fans of the series have known for several episodes that Dominik is trans. Eva, however, for whom his heart beats, not yet. Instead, she worries that Dominik is secretly married to a certain Valerie, who might be living in New York. To get clarity on this, she hires a private detective, but decides to let his findings doc...

Doctor Who: The next regeneration is set Doctor Who fans are always excited when "The Doctor" changes his appearance and thus his essence. Since the series' revival, more than 13 different faces have already portrayed the Time Lord from Gallifrey - not counting the old-time regenerations. Last summer, Jodie Whittaker announced she was leaving the series. Since then, Whovians have been eagerly awaiting the successor. With Whittaker, the Doctor got a female face for the first time and still managed to inspire fans from almost all generations. But now it's time to usher in a new era. But how? The rumor mill is bubbling and the new Dr. Who face could cause a real sensation. First homosexual Doctor? After the first female regeneration traveled with the T.A.R.D.I.S. through the different galaxies, the next regeneration will be played by the actor Ncuti Ga...

Hate crimes against LGBTQIA+ in Switzerland on the rise Recently, the latest Hate Crime Report for Switzerland was published. The results that can be read from it are frightening. Because: even if a lot has happened in Switzerland in the meantime in terms of equality, for example in connection with marriage for all, it cannot be swept under the carpet that hate crimes against queers in the country have massively increased. The findings of the Hate Crime Report in numbers The statistics show that there are more and more hate crimes against queers in Switzerland. Among other things, more than 90 reports were received at the LGBT+ helpline. The number has thus more than doubled - compared to 2020. In addition, these are of course "only" the crimes that are known. The number of unreported cases - especially in the area of LGBTQIA+ violence - is very high. Many victims do not dare to come forward to the police....

The German and English national teams set a sign against homophobia and racism Before and during the international match between Germany and England, both teams made a clear statement against racism and homophobia. Before the match kicked off at the Allianz Arena, all 22 players took a knee. As is well known, kneeling now represents a sign against racism in sports. But not only the two teams decided to take a clear stand. The appointed referee of the match, Carlos del Cerro Grande, also joined in the action. Background information: The British national team uses every international match to draw attention to the problem of racism and homophobia in sports. It makes no difference whether the opposing team joins in or not. In the Allianz Arena, the British could count on the support of the German national team. The message...

Many actions for the IDAHOBIT 2022 May 17 is the day against homophobia. At this year's IDAHOBIT, among other things, Justice Minister Bushman emphasized that protection against discrimination should be increased. To show solidarity with the community to the outside world, rainbow flags were hung on numerous buildings. By the way, the IDAHOBIT took place for the first time in 2005. On this day, it should be remembered that the WHO decided in 1990 to no longer list homosexuality as a disease. However, May 17 is about more than "just" speaking out against homophobia. Among other things, it also aims to draw attention to the fact that people who are bi-, trans- or intersexual, for example, also suffer from discrimination. The actions and statements that have played an important role around this year's IDAHOBIT come from a wide variety of areas. In the following, only some of the count...

Renewed crime due to the sexual orientation of the victims Violent attacks on queer people are reported again and again. In a recent case, a gay couple in Bavaria was attacked by a hotel guest - both verbally and physically. But why did the hotel guest feel provoked by the couple in the first place and what exactly happened? Many details about the crime are known. Among other things, the fact that the perpetrator shows no remorse and still considers himself to be in the right. Further information on the course of events In the night from Wednesday to Thursday there has been a violent attack on a homosexual couple in Bad Neustadt an der Saale. It is currently known that the couple was on their way home and was attacked in Hohnstraße. The perpetrator is said to have been an obviously homophobic visitor from the Baltic States who had rented a room in a hotel on this street. He felt attacked by the turt...

What is Pink Washing and what is not? June is Pride Month! Many major cities are holding CSD parades and events again this year to increase the visibility of the community and highlight current issues. Many businesses have also been joining in for some time and apparently want to show the outside world that they support and stand behind the scene. However, some people, partly from the community, partly from outside, view actions of this kind skeptically. They fear that a marketing concept is being used here to reach a larger target group. Their accusation is that the companies in question are not interested in supporting the community, but in creating as likeable an image as possible. Why are some LGBTQIA+ products actually so expensive? To start with: of course there are exceptions. There are companies that also advertise in an authentic way during Pride Month and are thus super at...