Country: Switzerland
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A specific program for trans, non-binary and intersex people
As more and more individuals, particularly among youth, dare to reveal themselves as trans, non-binary or intersex, the need for specific support for these persons is increasing, as well as the call for awareness-raising measures among the public and the professionals, to help them better understand these issues. In 2024, the City of Geneva started…
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LGBTIQ+ Month of Action and Visibility
The theme of the first “LGBTIQ+ Month of Actions and Visibility” of Lausanne was “Public space”. In addition to posters made by the painter Line Marquis distributed in the whole city, several events were organized: conference, readings for children in parks, sports activities, etc. City Profile: Lausanne
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Addressing the Afroqueer specific challenges
Racialized LGBTIQ+ people suffer from multiple discriminations. They are more affected by precariousness, difficulties in accessing housing and employment, overcriminalization, harassment and violence. Public policies tend to approach discrimination by categories: fight against racism and discrimination based on origins, on the one hand, fight against homophobia and transphobia on the other. People who find themselves…
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Study of Unisanté on the victimisation and delinquency of young SOGIESC people in Lausanne
The aim of this report conducted by Unisanté is firstly to describe the proportion of young from the City of Lausanne who belong to the SOGIESC diversity and the different subgroups that make up it. Secondly, it presents the difficulties faced by the young SOGIESC people in general, and more specifically in the public space…
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IDAHOBIT
On May 16th, in partnership with the University of Lausanne, a conference on the situation of SOGIESC people during the Second World War was organized. On May 17th, in partnership with the association Lilith, the screening of the documentary Nelly & Nadine. City Profile: Lausanne
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A tram celebrating 30 years of Pride
The Zurich Pride Festival took place for the 30th time on 14 and 15 June 2024. Once again, tens of thousands demonstrated their solidarity with the LGBTI community. To mark the anniversary, the city parliament made a generous financial contribution to the Zurich Pride association. This enabled the association to implement various measures to improve…
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Strengthening the employee network
Members of the LGBTI community often have a hard time in the workplace. Many therefore hesitate to tell others about their sexual orientation or gender identity. This makes networking events for LGBTI employees so important. As an event open to all municipal LGBTI employees was previously lacking, the City of Zurich 2024 organised a panel…
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A leaflet on trans minors for school professionals
The more children and teenagers do not conform to the norms of their assigned gender, the more likely it is that they will experience marginalisation and violence at school. This makes it necessary for schools to make sure that trans children are recognised and respectfully supported in their gender identity. In 2024, the city of…