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Bars, clubs, associations or groups: as queer communities, we have fought hard for decades to secure spaces – spaces that remain indispensable for queer people to this day. But one question remains: Do we have enough space for all?

Studies such as the FRA survey on queerphobia or Positive voices 2.0 make it clear that many of us continue to experience discrimination and exclusion – even within our own communities.

GERMANY IN TRANSITION – PROTECTING AND STRENGTHENING QUEER SPACES

Political tensions and social uncertainties currently characterise our everyday lives. This makes it all the more important for us as queer communities to stand together and preserve the places that give us support – bars, clubs, cultural centres, associations, groups and initiatives. These spaces are part of our history. And they are part of our future.

Together, we can ensure that there is room for all of us.

TOGETHER, THERE IS MORE SPACE FOR ALL OF US

Whether gay, transTrans (short for transgender or transident) describes people whose gender identity does not match the gender they are assigned. Mehr, Bi, inter, lesbian, non-binary, HIV-positive, BIPoC, people with disabilities, kinksters, youngsters or best agers – we all need places where we are not alone, where we can feel safe, where we can simply be ourselves. Especially now, in a time of crisis and increasing social divisions, we need spaces that strengthen and support us.

For us as queer communities, this means pooling our resources, standing up for each other, raising awareness of our concerns and defending our rights. To do this, we need spaces that empower – not exclude.

HOW TO CREATE SAFE SPACES?

Both individually and collectively as a community, we can help to create more safer spaces. This is precisely where our campaign comes in. „MORE SPACE“ To: We want to engage in dialogue with each other, learn from each other and share strategies on how we can create spaces for all empower and expand queer people.