On 17 May 1990, today’s International Day against Homo, Bi, Inter- and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT), the World Health Organization (WHO) officially removed homosexuality from its diagnostic key for diseases (ICD-10). Today, people from all nations remember the decision and draw attention to the situation of LGBTQIA+ people.
Discrimination based on sexual or gender identity unfortunately still affects the daily lives of queer people. The University of Mannheim speaks out against discrimination in any form and in favour of social diversity. The counseling services of the University of Mannheim as well as regional contact points have an open ear for those affected. As part of the AStA, the student initiative Queer im Schloss offers important networking opportunities in a safe space through regular, joint actions and events for LGBTQIA+ students.
Various events will take place in the Rhine-Neckar region, Baden-württemberg and Germany in 2022:
- 17 May 2022 from 5:30 p. m. – Mannheim, rally for IDAAHOBIT* 2022 “Together Visible in the Heart of Mannheim”:
The open network for lgbtqia people in Mannheim invites other participants to the demonstration and formation of a human chain at Paradeplatz Mannheim - 17 May 2022 from 4:00 p. m. – Heidelberg, IDAHOBALTI* Rally:
The queer network Heidelberg, in cooperation with the Office for Equal Opportunities of the City of Heidelberg, is organising a rally on Heidelberg’s Karlsplatz on the International Day against Homo, Bi, Ace, Lesbian, Trans* and Inter* Hostility (IDAHOBALTI*). Music, information stands, speeches and flash mob are planned. - 25 April – 28 May 2022 – Queer Festival Heidelberg 2022:
A colourful programme until the end of May in Heidelberg: Music – Art – Performance – Film – Politics - May 17 – 19, 2022 from 4:30 pm – ONLINE, QueerSchluss ’2022 IDAHOBITA online congress:
Project presentations, lectures, workshops, networking opportunities and more can be visited by registering at https://www.queerflexiv.de/ticket-buchung-2022/.