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Being open at work is still a struggle

31%

of LGBTQI* individuals in Germany are not openly out to their colleagues

40%

are not out to their superiors

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What you can do

- Add your pronouns to your email signature, Zoom name, and LinkedIn.

- Use neutral terms like “partner” or “spouse”

- Participate in Pride Network events even if you’re not LGBTQ+

- Avoid jokes, stereotypes, or assumptions (e.g., about clothing, voice, or relationship roles) and interrupt these comments when you hear them.

- Credit ideas shared by LGBTQ+ colleagues in meetings and nominate them for speaking opportunities or recognition

Proudr is the career network for queer people who no longer want to choose between their career and identity. They bring queer talent together, create visibility and open doors.

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Violence is on the rise

1,785

police-reported hate crimes
against LGBTQI+ in 2023

18%

Violence played a role in around 18% of the cases of hate crime against this group

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What you can do

- Support local, national, and workplace policies that: Recognize and track hate crimes, increase protection for LGBTQ+ people in public spaces, housing, schools, and healthcare, improve police and emergency services’ handling of LGBTQ+ issues.

- Volunteer with or donate to LGBTQ+ crisis centers and anti-violence programs.

- Learn how to safely intervene when witnessing harassment or hate for instance by using the 4D: distracting the perpetrator, documenting safely (with consent), delegating (getting help), direct intervention if safe.
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Maneo is the most experienced and best-known gay anti-violence-project in Germany. They offer advice to more than 300 victims of violence annually, records anti-gay acts of violence and provides violence-prevention public relations work.

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Discrimination goes unreported

83%

of inter* individuals in Germany did not report their last discrimination incident

90%

This number rise up to 90% for trans* people

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Fighting the lack of discrimination reporting, especially against LGBTQ+ people, requires creating conditions where people feel safe, believed, and supported—and where reporting actually leads to change.

What you can do

- Encourage openness without pressure: Make it clear that concerns will be taken seriously—without fear of retaliation or judgment. Use phrases like:“If something feels off, you have a right to say something.” or “We’ll believe you, and we’ll act on it.”

- Advocate for: Anonymous reporting options, multiple channels (email, hotline, online form, in-person), clear step-by-step guides on how to report and what happens next. Ensure reporting tools are accessible (language, disability, digital access).

- Create an anonymous climate survey at your workplace that tracks experiences of discrimination and trust in the reporting process. Use this data to spotlight gaps and build the case for improvement.

MinaS, the largest association representing nonbinary and agender people in Germany.

MinaS is the largest association representing nonbinary and agender people in Germany. They have been involved in different forms of activism, such as lobbying the federal government during the drafting of its self-ID law, hosting workshops and talks, or challenging instances of discrimination by corporations.

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Mental health struggles

1.5

LGBTQI+ are 1.5 more likely to develop depression and anxiety disorder than the rest of the pouplation.

18%

Violence played a role in around 18% of the cases of hate crime against this group

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LGBT+ people face significantly higher rates of mental health challenges than the general population. Gay and bisexual men are four times more likely to attempt suicide, and 13% of LGBT+ people aged 18–24 have attempted suicide in the past year. These disparities aren’t because someone is LGBT+, but are often the result of stigma, discrimination, and violence.Despite the need, only about half of LGBT+ people with mental health concerns access support—similar to non-LGBT+ populations. Historically mislabelled and marginalised, LGBT+ communities are still coping with the impacts of prejudice, which continues to drive mental health and substance use issues today.

What you can do

- Don’t dismiss things as “just stress” or “not a big deal.” Avoid “toxic positivity” (e.g., “Just focus on the good stuff!”). Say instead: "That sounds hard. I’m really glad you told me. Want to talk more about it?"

- After a difficult event (e.g., anti-LGBTQ+ law or hate crime in the news), say “I saw what happened—just wanted you to know I’m thinking of you.”

- Know a few LGBTQ+ mental health orgs, hotlines, or therapists.

- Model emotional openness at work: Talk about your own ups and downs, encourage therapy, self-care, and rest without shame.

Schwulenberatung Berlin is a counselling center that offer help to gay and bisexual men, trans* and inter* people, people living with HIV/Aids and their relatives or partners. All services are confidential. They can provide services in many languages such as Arabic, English, French, Greek, Polish, Slovak, Spanish, Czech, Russian or Turkish and are here to help those seeking advice, counselling and long or short term support

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Queer by the numbers Understanding LGBTQ+ realities and how to support

Facts & figures

Being open at work is still a struggle

Proudr is the career network for queer people who no longer want to choose between their career and identity. They bring queer talent together, create visibility and open doors.

Violence is on the rise

Maneo is the most experienced and best-known gay anti-violence-project in Germany. They offer advice to more than 300 victims of violence annually, records anti-gay acts of violence and provides violence-prevention public relations work.

Discrimination goes unreported

Mental health struggles

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