LGBTQ rights: Germany appoints first ‘commissioner for queer affairs’

For the first time in the country's history, Germany has appointed a commissioner for the acceptance of sexual and gender diversity. Green Party lawmaker Sven Lehmann will oversee a LGBTQ national action plan.

Accepting his new position on Wednesday, Green Party politician Sven Lehmann said «everyone should be able to live freely, safely, and with equal rights».

In the newly created role of «Federal Government Commissioner for the Acceptance of Sexual and Gender Diversity», Lehmann will be responsible for working with government ministries on policy projects affecting the LGBTQ community. He will also spearhead the government’s National Action Plan for Sexual and Gender Diversity. DW.com reports.