Population: Queer
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The LGBT+ staff association
The LGBT+ staff association is a self-governing and voluntary association for LGBT+ employees and allies working in the Municipality of Copenhagen. The purpose of the association is to provide a safe space where members can share dilemmas, challenges, and work experiences that are specific to LGBT+ persons. The association also identifies LGBT+ issues of relevance…
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LGBT+ seminar – An inclusive job market for LGBT+ persons
As part of Copenhagen Pride 2025, the Equality Unit hosted a seminar at the City Hall focusing on LGBT+ inclusion in the labor market. The event was arranged in collaboration with the Employment and Integration Administration and brought together LGBT+ persons, politicians, municipal employees, and NGOs. One of the aims was to create dialogue and…
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Educational training on bias, stereotypes, and uncon-scious discrimination
The Equality Unit is developing a new digital training material aimed at all municipal employees. The purpose of the training is to provide knowledge and tools for employees to better recognize, prevent, and handle unconscious bias and discrimination and stereotyping in the workplace. This initiative is part of the City’s broader action plan against racism,…
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New Taipei Pride Month Photo Exhibition
New Taipei City is deeply committed to nurturing an inclusive and understanding community, and a cornerstone of this effort is the New Taipei Pride Month in June. The Social Welfare Department, along with TAPCPR (Taiwan Alliance to Promote Civil Partnership Rights), organized a compelling photography exhibition showcasing transgender experiences and the vibrant array of diverse…
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Specialist counseling center for LGBTIQ refugees at Caritas Mainz
In 2022, the city council decided to create a counseling service for refugees with an LGBTIQ background. The aim of the service is to help those affected stabilize their lives, become independent, and contribute to their successful integration, thereby supporting them in leading a self-determined life. The work of the counseling center includes: counseling on…
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LGBTIQ+ friendly sports classes and photo exhibition for IDA-HOBIT
For this year’s IDAHOBIT, the City of Bern teamed up with local sports clubs and trainers to offer introductory training sessions for queer people and allies. The aim was to create a safe and welcoming space where participants could explore new sports in a queer-friendly environment alongside other community members. In the afternoon, the annual…
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Violence against queer people is offside – campaign during Euro 2025
The «Bern schaut hin» campaign against sexism and queerphobia was present at the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 in Bern. Football topics were used creatively to reach out to as many people as possible and encourage moral courage in everyday life. The campaign stressed that violence against queer people – like offside in football – has…
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Re-certification with the Swiss LGBTI-Label
The City of Bern has once again been re-certified with the Swiss LGBTI label, a quality seal awarded to organizations in Switzerland that promote equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and other queer individuals in the workplace. The recertification of Bern is an important distinction for an open, diverse, and inclusive city administration that…
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The Hangout010
The HangOut010 is a livingroom for queer young people (16-26). The HangOut010 offers queer youth a platform to exchange experiences and to feel heard, seen and recognized within a safe environment. A professional coordinator organizes activities that generate social cohesion, mutual support and empowerment. For example: game nights, movie nights, POC meetings, homework sessions, art…
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Supporting New and Young Queer Organizations
In recent years, Kortrijk has worked on facilitating a group of volunteers who organize a monthly rainbow café. Over the past year, we have aimed to give them more autonomy and ownership of the organization. The rainbow café primarily consists of middle-aged individuals, highlighting the need for a space for young LGBTQIA+ people. Therefore, over…