Year: 2025
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A new LGBTIQ+ public network in French-speaking Switzerland
At the initiative of the City of Geneva, representatives in charge of LGBTIQ+ issues within public institutions across French-speaking region of Switzerland have met since 2023 to share experiences and strengthen cooperation. To ensure continuity, greater visibility, and enhanced impact, the working group formally became an association earlier this year under the name “Conférence Romande…
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Promotion of queer art
During Pride Month, LGBTIQ office collaborated with local gay artist, Ilija Vujošević, and supported his interdisciplinary art project which combined photography, sculpture and participation of queer community through outdoor workshops. The project explored the ways in which queer identities intersect with nature, mythology, and marginalization. At the center of the project is a photo book…
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Support of Montenegro Pride
Montenegro Pride is the largest annual event organized by the LGBTIQ community in Podgorica and has become a key part of the city’s identity. That’s why it is essential to support its organization. The LGBTIQ Office provides financial support each year to the Montenegrin LGBTIQ association Queer Montenegro for the Pride rally. In addition, we…
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Queer History Cruise
The Queer History Cruise in Bruges is a unique and insightful guided walking tour that explores the rich, yet often overlooked, LGBTQIA+ history of the city. Led by historian and guide Jens Ranson, the tour focuses on the (life) stories of queer individuals who lived in and around Bruges throughout the centuries. It highlights the…
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Leuven Pride
On Saturday, September 27, Leuven will celebrate its second annual Leuven Pride – a joyful parade honoring diversity and inclusion, where everyone is welcome to be their authentic self, no matter who they are or who they love. The celebration extends beyond the parade: Afterparties at local venues such as Het Depot and Rumba. Rainbow…
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Pride Roeselare
In Roeselare was er nood aan een plek waar mensen uit de queergemeenschap feest kunnen vieren in een veilige omgeving. Het Regenboogcafé Roeselare zette samen met sfeercafé Bar Canard een LGBTQIA+ friendly evenement op: Pride Night Roeselare. Ondertussen zijn er al 5 succesvolle edities gepasseerd en blijft het evenement groeien. Men leert er nieuwe mensen…
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Directory of LGBTQIA+ actors in the territory
The city of Lille has created a directory that lists all the actors who fight to promote the rights of LGBTQIA+ people. This directory is widely disseminated in order to contribute to a better identification of these actors. It is available for download here. City Profile: Lille
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Pride Month 2025
The city of Lille celebrated Pride Month 2025. An opportunity to remind and defend the rights of LGBTQIA+ people to as many people as possible. Strong messages were recalled: “In these times, when rights are so strongly challenged, including at the international level, reaffirming the will to live together is essential. This edition of Pride…
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Montpellier policy
Since 2020, Montpellier has pursued a proactive policy against LGBT+ discrimination. The city supports associations through funding, offices, and event logistics. The annual Pride march gathers nearly 40,000 participants under the inclusive slogan “Montpellier loves you,” alongside festivals such as Family Pride, focused on LGBTQIA+ parenting, and Rainbow Screen, highlighting queer cinema. Internal training ensures…
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Bregenz continues to promote diversity and queer visibility
The provincial capital of Bregenz is continuing its commitment to the rights and visibility of queer citizens in the new legislative period following the local elections in spring 2025. Recently, additional rainbow benches were installed in front of the Mariahilf and Achsiedlung district offices. They are a sign that queer people are welcome in Bregenz…