Increasing violence against CSD parades: How safe are we in the north?
Increasing violence against CSD parades: How safe are we in the north?
The Christopher Street Day (CSD), which stands for diversity, human rights and tolerance, has been an important symbol in the 1960s in the 1960s in the fight against discrimination and violence. But in recent years, the CSD events, also here in northern Germany, are exposed to a growing threat.
The increase in drone news and violent incidents against participants, which are no longer to be regarded as individual cases, is worrying. Kai Bölle, board member of CSD Germany, emphasizes that many cities are targeted by right -wing extremist groups. Especially the incidents in Emden, where a CSD participant was attacked by several young people during the parade, mark a deep cut in the Tradition of the peaceful festivals. The police are investigating three minors for dangerous bodily harm. These incidents throw a shadow on the emerging CSD events in the north, which are still planned, under increased security precautions.increasing violence and threats
The numbers speak a clear language: In 2020, 37 crimes against the LGBTQ community were registered in Lower Saxony, while this number in 2023 shocking 212 was already increased. This proves the overall alarming development, which is reflected in parts of society through a growing willingness and an increasing LSBTIQ*anti-attitude.
The Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) reports on a massive increase in queer -hostile crimes. In 2023, a total of 17,007 cases of hate crime were recorded, including 1,785 crimes against LSBTIQ*. Often it is insults, acts of violence and threats. Against the background of such static data, it sounds almost calming that security concepts have currently been reinforced in cities such as Hamburg or Bremen to grant the participants the protection they deserve. In Emden, up to 60 security forces have been mobilized to secure the events.
a strong sign of solidarity
The motto of the CSD in Hamburg 2025, "we are here to stay. Protect queer people," speaks volumes about the determination of the community. Supporting voices from society are invaluable during this time. The financing of the CSDs in Hamburg and Bremen is certain thanks to numerous allies, despite the departure of some US companies as sponsors. This financial support is now becoming more important than ever to maintain the series of planned events.
- Bremerhaven: July 13th
- Hamburg: August 2
- Bremen: August 24th
- Verden: September 7th
- Vechta: September 14th
- Walsrode: September 20
The challenges may be real and threatening, but the unbroken will of the CSD organizers shows that one does not give up without a fight. It is to be hoped that these courageous arrests and the increasing support from society, an expression of solidarity and a clear message will emerge to all opponents of discrimination. Social acceptance is a constant journey and the current situation requires everyone to stand together - for tolerance, diversity and an end to violence.
For further information on the problems on the problems reports az-online.de. Further insights into the nationwide situation (SPIEGEL] (https://www.spiegel.de/panorama/attacken-auf-csds-month-month-des-dreme----Queere-Menschen-a-931d6c3-7d68-acf5-1d63dece8e) and and BKA.
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