Idahobit: District Mayor Tempelhof-Schöneberg fights against queer violence

Bezirksbürgermeister Jörn Oltmann setzt sich in Tempelhof-Schöneberg entschieden gegen Homo- und Bisexuellen-, Inter- und Trans*-Feindlichkeit ein. Er betont, dass Gewalttaten gegen queere Menschen nicht toleriert werden und dass die queere Community ein wichtiger Teil des vielfältigen Bezirks ist. Anlässlich des internationalen Tags gegen Homo- und Bisexuellen-, Inter- und Trans*-Feindlichkeit (IDAHOBIT) am 17. Mai setzt sich der Bezirk aktiv für die Gleichheit, Freiheit und Gerechtigkeit für alle ein. Der IDAHOBIT wurde vor 32 Jahren ins Leben gerufen, nachdem Homosexualität aus dem Krankheitsschlüssel der World Health Organization gestrichen wurde. Dieses Jahr steht der Aktionstag unter dem Motto „Gleichheit, Freiheit und Gerechtigkeit für …
District Mayor Jörn Oltmann campaigned in Tempelhof-Schöneberg against homo- and bisexual, inter- and trans*hostility. He emphasizes that acts of violence against queer people are not tolerated and that the queer community is an important part of the diverse district. On the occasion of the international day against gay and bisexual, inter- and trans*hostility (Idahobit) on May 17, the district actively campaigns for equality, freedom and justice for everyone. The Idahobit was launched 32 years ago after homosexuality was deleted from the disease key of the World Health Organization. This year the action day is under the motto “Equality, Freedom and Justice for ... (Symbolbild/MB)

Idahobit: District Mayor Tempelhof-Schöneberg fights against queer violence

District Mayor Jörn Oltmann is decisively campaigned for in Tempelhof-Schöneberg against homo- and bisexual, inter- and trans*hostility. He emphasizes that acts of violence against queer people are not tolerated and that the queer community is an important part of the diverse district. On the occasion of the international day against homo- and bisexual, inter- and trans*hostility (Idahobit) on May 17th, the district is active for equality, freedom and justice for everyone.

The Idahobit was launched 32 years ago after homosexuality was deleted from the illness key of the World Health Organization. This year the action day is under the motto "Equality, Freedom and Justice for everyone!" and Tempelhof-Schöneberg is committed to hatred and violence by being hoisted to set a sign of diversity and tolerance.

Various actions take place on this day in Tempelhof-Schöneberg. In addition to the flag ranging in front of the Schöneberg town hall, the annual balloon campaign "Kiss Kiss Berlin" of the anti-violence project Maneo will also take place on Nollendorfplatz at 3:00 p.m. In addition, the rally of the lesbian and gay association in Germany (LSVD) on Wittenbergplatz will begin at 5:00 p.m. It is important that queer people can live a life free of violence and feel safe in Tempelhof-Schöneberg.

| Action | Time | Location |
| ————————- | ————- |-——————— | Flag ranging | - | Rathaus Schöneberg |
| Kiss Kiss Berlin | 3:00 p.m. | Nollendorfplatz |
| Rally of the LSVD | 5:00 p.m. | Wittenbergplatz |

The Idahobit is an important opportunity to draw attention to the rights and protection of the queer community and to point solidarity. It is crucial that all people, regardless of their sexual orientation or identity, are respected and protected.



Source: www.berlin.de