LGBTIQ*

The support of lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgender, and intersex individuals is an integral part of the self-understanding of the Heinrich Böll Foundation and shapes the foundation's national and international work. Therefore, the promotion of human rights for individuals with non-conforming sexual orientation and gender identity is firmly anchored in the foundation's work in democracy and human rights policies.

Here you will find current articles, publications, and thematic focuses on LGBTIQ*.

Recent Articles on LGBTIQ*

All Articles on LGBTIQ*

Thematic Focuses on LGBTIQ*

Ein gelbrotes Herz vor einem bunten Hintergrund aus den Farben Pink, Lila und Türkis

The Eurovision Song Contest and the Power of Utopia

Global Feminist Pitch

Fact: LGBTIQ+ rights are human rights

All Thematic Focuses on LGBTIQ*

Publications on LGBTIQ*

Addressing Conflict-Related Sexual Violence Meaningfully

Fact Sheet

Conflict-related sexual violence is frequently and deliberately used as a weapon of war - with many many devastating impacts. Survivors should be at the center of all preventative efforts and responses.

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Feminist Development Policy

E-Paper

This brief contains recommendations for practitioners of the international development sector to shift the status quo of development and move towards feminist global collaboration.

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Childbirth: From human rights abuses to autonomous decision-making

Factsheet

Giving birth under conditions of violence, discrimination or stress is a reality for many women giving birth. Economic and social resources often determine access to a safe and friendly birth environment.

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All Publications on LGBTIQ*

LGBTIQ*

Recent Articles on LGBTIQ*

Feminist demands and right-wing pushback at UN women’s conference

On Kitsch, Camp and Queer Culture in the Eurovision Song Contest

Silenced Voices, Rising Movement: The Fight for LGBTQ+ Rights in Iran

Same-sex marriage under attack in Brazil

Latin America: Three ways to understand the situation of transgender persons