Small (rainbow) steps make great moves…
The town of Zottegem, in Flanders, has decided to create a “rainbow zebra crossing” after the murder of a gay man. The town has chosen to place the zebra crossing at a…
Responsibility
In this week’s post our colleague Michael (UK team) shares some thoughts on the question of responsibility — thanks Michael! A quick Google search will tell you what the word means: “the…
Fighting transphobia in Poland
Research shows that approximately 70% of LGBT people in Poland have experienced violence. Research also shows that transgender people are the most common victims. Lack of knowledge and proper sexual education contributes…
Follow suit, or (in Dutch) “confessing colours”
Although commemorated a short time ago this last fall, it’s still very much worth mentioning that in the city of Leeuwarden —the capital of the Dutch province of Friesland— the rainbow flag…
“Family is family” initiative counters Hungary’s restrictive adoption policies
The Hungarian government has taken legal steps against the adoption of children by rainbow families. Marriage has been defined as “the union of a man and a woman” in the Fundamental Law, and…
When coming out reduces personal freedoms
Dimitris or Dimitra (he/she has no problem how they call him/her) lives in a village in the northeast of Lesvos island, Greece. Dimitris/a loves music and dance. This love caused the comments…
Greece’s “Colourful School” against homophobia and racism
The Πολύχρωμο Σχολείο (Polychromo Sholeio, Rainbow School) was established in Athens in 2009 to operate as a team of encouragement for LGBT+ school educators. Over time, it evolved into an activist group with…
Scoring a goal against homophobia
It seems Germany is co-creating some kind of movement. After #actout and #teachout there is now the #ihrkönntaufunszählen initiative. It is a message by many soccer players to gay players who are…
LGTB+ at school podcast
The German podcast “Willkommen im Club”, which tackles different LGBT+ issues, has a brand new episode… about LGBT+ at school 🙂 The episode, released on 10 February, is available from various sources:–…
Changes coming to gender self-determination laws in Spain
Spain looks headed to have a new law that would significantly alter the legal provisions for transgender people. Although regional regulations have existed for some time allowing individuals to change their name and…