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Violence against LGBT*IQ people

As part of a symposium on September 26, the state capital of Wiesbaden is looking at the perception of safety and experiences of violence and discrimination in the LGBT*IQ community. The survey will run until October 15.

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The state capital of Wiesbaden is conducting an online survey and a symposium on the perception of safety and experiences of violence and discrimination among lesbians, gays, bisexuals, trans*, intersex and queer people (LGBT*IQ).


Specialist event: Counseling for victims of LGBT*IQ-hostile crimes

The LGBT*IQ Coordination Office invites you to the specialist event "Counseling for victims of LGBT*IQ-hostile crimes" on Friday, September 26, 2025, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Room 022 of the Town Hall, Schlossplatz 6, Wiesbaden.

The aim of the event is to provide volunteers and professionals from LGBT*IQ associations and victim counseling as well as all other interested parties with practical impulses and in-depth information on the specific needs of lesbians, gays, bisexuals, trans*, intersex and queer people who have experienced discrimination and violence.

Experienced speakers from the field have been recruited for this:

  • The Frauenennotruf Marburg has been offering regular consultation hours for LGBT*IQ people affected by violence at the Queer Center Marburg for several years.
  • The Quint specialist counseling service for queer people who have experienced violence has been the point of contact for the entire state of Rhineland-Palatinate since 2023.

Mayor Christiane Hinninger will give the welcome address.

The presentations will be followed by a discussion about possible services for victims of LGBT*IQ-hostile crimes in Wiesbaden.

The event is free of charge. Please register in good time: lsbtiqwiesbadende

The event is aimed at:

  • Counseling centers and associations for LGBT*IQ
  • Victim counseling centers
  • Employees of law enforcement agencies
  • Employees of the city administration
  • Other relevant specialist agencies
  • Other interested parties

What:
Free specialist event on the topic of "Counseling for victims of LGBT*IQ-hostile crimes"

When?
Friday, September 26, 2025, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Where?
Wiesbaden Town Hall
Schlossplatz 6
Room 022

How?
Register promptly at lsbtiqwiesbadende

Online survey: Queer life in Wiesbaden

The city of Wiesbaden wants to provide a safe environment for all people. The LGBT*IQ Coordination Office of the State Capital of Wiesbaden would therefore like to find out more about how queer people feel about safety in Wiesbaden.

The survey is open until October 15, 2025 at

Contact us

LGBT*IQ Coordination Office

Address

Rathaus
Schlossplatz 6
65183 Wiesbaden

Postal address

P.O. Box 3920
65029 Wiesbaden

Notes on public transport

Bus stop Dern'sches Gelände, Luisenplatz and Wilhelmstraße.

Opening hours

Monday to Thursday from 9.30 am to 4.30 pm. Consultation appointments by arrangement.

Information on accessibility

  • Barrier-free access is available
  • The WC is barrier-free

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