Increase of attacks on homosexual men: is Berlin still safe?

Von NAG Redaktion

Berlin galt lange Zeit als eine offene und tolerante Stadt, in der Menschen verschiedener sexueller Orientierungen sicher und akzeptiert leben können. Dies zog auch den brasilianischen Staatsbürger Augusto Andrade nach Berlin, der sich erhoffte, hier als schwuler Mann ohne Angst vor Angriffen leben zu können. Doch leider muss Andrade nun erfahren, dass auch hier die Attacken auf LGBTQ+-Personen zunehmen. Die jüngsten Entwicklungen in der Berliner Hauptstadt beunruhigen sowohl die LGBTQ+-Community als auch politische Beobachter. Über die Gründe für diesen Anstieg der Angriffe wird viel spekuliert: Einige Experten vermuten eine zunehmende Frustration und Feindseligkeit unter bestimmten Bevölkerungsgruppen, während andere die Präsenz …
For a long time, Berlin was considered an open and tolerant city in which people of different sexual orientations can live safely and accepted. This also moved to the Brazilian citizen Augusto Andrade to Berlin, who hoped to live here as a gay man without fear of attacks. Unfortunately, Andrade has to learn that the attacks on LGBTQ+personnel are increasing here too. The recent developments in the Berlin capital are worried about both the LGBTQ+community and political observers. There is a lot of speculation about the reasons for this increase in attacks: some experts suspect increasing frustration and hostility among certain population groups, while others presence ... (Symbolbild/MB)
For a long time,

Berlin was considered an open and tolerant city in which people of different sexual orientations can live safely and accepted. This also moved to the Brazilian citizen Augusto Andrade to Berlin, who hoped to live here as a gay man without fear of attacks. But unfortunately Andrade has to learn that the attacks on LGBTQ+personnel are increasing.

The latest developments in the Berlin capital are worried about the LGBTQ+community and political observers. There is a lot of speculation about the reasons for this increase in attacks: Some experts suspect increasing frustration and hostility among certain population groups, while others call the presence of rights and homophobic groups in the city as a possible trigger.

The police in Berlin is aware of the situation and has reacted by increasing its presence in well-known LGBTQ+hotspots. Increased patrols were also set up to ensure the security of the LGBT community. In addition, information campaigns were started to raise awareness of the topic and to encourage people to report attacks.

The problem of attacks on LGBTQ+personnel is not limited to Berlin. In recent years there has also been an increase in attacks in other European metropolises. This raises the question of how effective the previous measures to secure the rights and the security of LGBTQ+people were and which further steps are necessary to prevent such incidents.

An important step could be the public awareness of the concerns and challenges of LGBTQ+person. Educational programs in schools and public institutions could help to reduce prejudices and promote acceptance. At the same time, the law enforcement authorities have to be equipped with adequate support and resources in order to effectively combat attacks and to hold perpetrators.

It is the responsibility of each individual to stand up against discrimination and violence. Solidarity and support can make a big difference. By encouraging LGBTQ+people, expressing themselves and reporting attacks, we can help to feel more secure and accepted.

Berlin was once a symbol of progress, tolerance and freedom. It is now up to all of us to ensure that this is still the case. Nobody should be afraid to just be as he or she is.