Tag: Germany
Germany’s Landmark Vote for Trans Rights Law
Germany’s landmark vote for the new trans rights law is a significant step forward in empowering transgender and non-binary individuals to align their legal documents with their gender identity.
178 homosexual German soldiers seek damages for prior discrimination
A statute rehabilitating gay troops who experienced prejudice went into effect two years ago, and according to the government, approximately $438,000 in symbolic compensation has been awarded thus far.
Archbishop Heiner Koch of Berlin asks forgiveness for homophobia in the Catholic Church
Homophobia was an «unholy line of tradition» in the Catholic Church, says Archbishop Heiner Koch of Berlin
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.
Germany: Include Trans People in Coalition Agreement
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German football club sacks Hungarian homophobic coach over stance on LGBTQ and immigration issues
The Hungarian goalkeeper coach criticised a fellow Hungarian footballer’s support of same-sex families