CSD Hamburg 2025: For diversity, acceptance and protection at work!

CSD Hamburg 2025: For diversity, acceptance and protection at work!

anticipation in Hamburg! On August 2nd, 2025, the Hanseatic city becomes a lively center of the celebrations around the Christopher Street Day (CSD). As ver.di , this year's CSD is under the motto: visibility, acceptance and equality for LSBTIQ* (lesbian, gay, gay, bisexual, trans- and intersexual and queer people).

The United Service Union (ver.di) is preceded by a clear confession. Silke Zimmer, member of the ver.di federal board, emphasized the importance of a discriminatory work environment. "Everyone has the right to feel safe and respected in the workplace," said Zimmer. In this context, the union calls for binding company agreements that should offer protection against homo-, bi- and trans-hostile attacks. "It is important to establish corporate policies that actually live", says the committed call from ver.di. Importance of training and further training for employees and management in relation to diversity and inclusion.

At a time when variety is very popular, ver.di sees exciting opportunities for companies to support their employees. This includes promoting an inclusive corporate image. Finally, a survey shows that over 40 % of the LSBTIQ+requested discriminatory incidents have suffered in the workplace. The support of employers can therefore be crucial to create a positive working atmosphere and at the same time increase productivity and employee loyalty. Here it becomes clear how important these aspects are .

The increase in attacks on queer people, as Sandra Goldschmidt, head of ver.di Hamburg, has particularly worrying. This development is alarming and requires a clear answer from society. A strong sign against discrimination is also necessary by the criticized ban on the Bundestag administration that employees are not allowed to participate in the Berlin CSD and that the rainbow flag is prohibited. This shows that state institutions are required to act as role models and to take responsibility.

solidarity and call for participation

In the run-up to the CSD, ver.di calls on the Hamburg population not only to show solidarity at the CSD, but also actively act against homo-, trans- and queer hostility in everyday life. The CSD not only serves the celebration of the LGBTQIA+community, but also the memory of the challenges that this group still has to cope with. "Solidarity is in demand, now and here!", Rooms encouraged the fellow citizens to stand together.

Overall, the discussion about the rights of LSBTIQ+person and social acceptance will continue to become more intensive in the future. All of this is bundled at the CSD and carried onto the streets of Hamburg. In the face of a growing resistance to diversity and respect, it is more important than ever to put this call to solidarity into practice. Only together we can design an inclusive and respectful future.