First CSD in Wittenberg: A sign of diversity and equality!

First CSD in Wittenberg: A sign of diversity and equality!

A new chapter for the LGBTQ+ community in Germany: On June 21, 2024, the first Christopher Street Day (CSD) will take place in Lutherstadt Wittenberg. Under the motto "Make diversity visible", the event sets an important sign of equality, democracy and human rights. Organized by comrades from LAGS anti -fascism, queer and feminism of the left Berlin, the CSD not only invites you to participate, but also families and children are welcome. The organization team, among other things, represented by Greta Hientzsch, emphasizes the importance of a broad participation in order to promote the visibility of queer people and to compete against the increasing queer -hostile tendencies in East Germany.

The celebrations begin on Saturday, June 21st. The participants: Inside at 10 a.m. on track 4 of the Berlin Central Station before they arrive at Lutherstadt-Wittenberg main station at 12:20 p.m. In view of an announced right-handed demo, which begins around noon at the same place, a common feeder demo is planned to the marketplace, which will be under police protection. All interested parties are cordially invited, regardless of their party affiliation, to join the movement. The actual CSD event starts at 1 p.m. and the return trip to Berlin is planned for 5 p.m.

a sign against discrimination

The CSD in Wittenberg comes at a time when the Queere Community is visible in Germany, especially in the eastern federal states. Many smaller CSDs in Germany have already taken place nationwide in 2024, including cities such as Angermünde and Gelsenkirchen. This year over 200 events have been announced that celebrate and demand the variety and rights of the LGBTQ+ community.

The origins of the CSD go back to the violent uprising in the Stonewall Inn in New York City in 1969. From there, one of the largest emancipation movements worldwide developed, which continues to this day. The first German CSD parade took place in Berlin in 1979 and now this day has developed into a colorful festival, which is particularly political weight. However, there are always voices that criticize the increasing commercialization and want more independence.

contact and further information

If you want to learn more about the first CSD in Lutherstadt Wittenberg, you will find current information on social media such as Instagram at @csd_wittenberg or can directly send an email to the organizers. The CSD offers an important platform to not only celebrate, but also to stand up for the rights of minorities and to address the social challenges of numerous queer people. It is to be hoped that the event will be a rule word for a mass movement and that the queer community's voice will not be ignored in Wittenberg.

For more details about the planned events and for registration, different information points are currently available. Participation in the CSD Wittenberg is seen in connection with the support of all smaller CSDs in Germany and testifies to a strong cohesion and a clear protest against the right.