Year: 2024
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Discrimination against trans and non-binary people in the use of public restrooms in Mexico City.
On February 2025, the Supreme Court of Justice of Mexico, ruled on a case of gender identity discrimination. The Court ruled that a shopping mall in Mexico City violated the rights to equality, non-discrimination and gender identity by denying access to public restrooms to trans women. In December 2024, the Mexico City Anti-Discrimination Council, at…
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Renewed Pride Policy Framework
Amsterdam’s previous Pride policy framework dates back to 2011 and was in need of renewal. Both the city and the Pride event itself have evolved, sparking ongoing discussions about its content, format, location, and goals—as well as the requirements for its organizers. A clearer legal and administrative foundation for Pride was also needed. Public consultation,…
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Report IT Always (RITA) – targeted campaign for reporting lgbtqi+ related hate crime
Report IT Always (RITA) started as a campaign to promote reporting of LGBT+ related hate crimes during Pride 2024. RITA was founded by a commercial talent agency for LGBTQI+ performers, and is supported by the municipality of Amsterdam. The use of targeted campaigns and the possibility to report to an organisation from within the community…
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Gender-neutral official correspondence
The ongoing debate on gender-inclusive language in German-speaking countries has made it necessary for the city administration to address this issue. The LGBT+ Coordination Office was commissioned to draft a proposal for new administrative language. In order to reflect as many relevant perspectives and interests as possible and to ensure broad acceptance of the new…
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Training Workshop: Queer Refugees Deutschland
The LGBT+ Coordination Office was able to win a Germany-wide initiative to hold a training workshop for colleagues working with refugees (accommodation management, social work, immigration affairs). Access to the employees was gained through the management of the social services department responsible for refugees. Several teams were trained during three full-day events. The objectives of…
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International Delegations
In April, Cork welcomed a delegation of LGBTI+ youth workers from Reykjavik. In September, Cork City was honoured to host two of Korea’s leading LGBTI+ activists: Minhee Ryu, Esq., a staff attorney and co-founder of Korean Lawyers for Public Interest and Human Rights (KLPH), and a Secretariat team member of Marriage for All Korea. Her…
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Rainbow Lanyards
Cork City Council has reaffirmed its strong commitment to equality, inclusion, and LGBTI+ visibility by expanding the availability of rainbow lanyards for staff across all departments and service areas. These lanyards are more than just accessories — they are a visible and powerful symbol of solidarity with the LGBTI+ community. By wearing them, staff members…
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LGBTI+ Awareness Week Bus Stop Posters
As part of our commitment to visibility and inclusion, the 2024 LGBTI+ Awareness Week extended beyond events and conversations into the heart of the city. Bus stop signage across Cork featured vibrant, inclusive messages celebrating diversity and equality, ensuring that everyone moving through public spaces saw a clear message: “A safe city for all.” Cork’s…
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Special Event «Understanding Trans Identity and Non-Binarity»
Together with the «Fachgruppe Trans Bern», a multidisciplinary, trans*/cis*-inclusive group for gender variation, the Gender Equality Office organized a two-part event. The first part was aimed at psychotherapists to improve the precarious state of care. After an introduction to the topic, the participants explored in discussions what support therapists need to better accompany trans and…
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40 years of LGBT movement in Slovenia
In 2024, we were celebrating the 40th anniversary of the LGBT+ movement in Slovenia. Throughout the entire year, events have taken place to commemorate this, many of them during Pride month: exhibitions, LGBT city tours, cabaret shows, community brunch, workshops, international conference, discussions, seminars, concerts, theatre performances, drag shows, and of course stands, the march,…