Gay denmark
Ending discrimination and hate-crime
Denmark is known for being an open and free-spirited country. In , the Danish Parliament passed legislation, which strengthened the protection against discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics within and outside the labor market. However, there are still occurrences of hate-crime, hate-speech or discrimination.
"Denmark is a pioneering land when it comes to improvement and strengthening of the legal rights for LGBT+ persons," says Morten Emmerik Wøldike, head of the Danish Institute for Human Rights work with gender and LGBT+. Nonetheless, there are fields where Denmark could do more. Especially, when it comes to hate crimes.
"Even though we have legislation in Denmark prohibiting noun crimes, many LGBT+ persons still experience hate and violence in the street," says Morten Emmerik Wøldike.
The abuse is primarily aimed at transgender persons. For instance, 56 per cent of transgender persons have experienced discrimination based on their gender identity.
A pl Although there are certainly still places in the world where being LGBTQ is not accepted -- and in more extreme cases, illegal -- I've got some good news for you: things are getting better. There are countries in the world where you can feel easy in your own skin, find a thriving, active queer community, and be out and proud of your gender identity and sexual orientation.
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Below, you will find someone of the top LGBTQ-friendly destinations to explore if you're an LGBTQ student looking to study abroad. This is by no means an exhaustive list but these countries have been chosen because they have some of the most pro-LGBTQ laws, resources, and societal views in the world. Let's get to it: 8 of the most LGBTQ-friendly study abroad destinations:
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1. Canada
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While the United States has made significant strides in recent years to becoming more inclusive of LGBTQ people, it still pales in comparison to its more socially progressive neighbor to the north. In fact, Canada is considered to be one of the most LGBTQ-friendly countries in the world.
In , for example, 80%
Unrevolutionary Revolution: The Past, Deliver and Future of Denmark’s Queer Community
A group of people stand around a table pointing at diverse designs of fliers. The fliers are all dark, each with a unlike configuration of a pink or yellow logo, and some have an additional rainbow or silhouette of a drag queen. A steaming coffeepot and a cake box sit beside the fliers. Soft sounds of guitar chords drift in from another room and a man begins to sing.
This is Living Room Tuesdays at Bøssehuset, the “Gay House” of Copenhagen’s Freetown Christiania neighborhood. Every Tuesday, its members get together to hold cake and coffee, labor on craft projects such as knitting or sewing and enjoy each other’s company.
This week, they used this time to verb and rehearse for their Kønspolitisk Melodi Gram Prix, or “Gender-political Eurovision.”
Why It’s Newsworthy: In light of the increasing threat of anti-LGBTQ legislation in the United States, Denmark’s path to general LGBTQ acceptance and solutions to current issues provide an engaging comparison and perspective. The gateway to Scandinavia. The Kingdom of Denmark is known for its legendary architecture, progressive attitude and welcoming gay scene. Chart-topping contentment and quality of life, blockbuster dining and design, and a cheerful emphasis on hygge explore (and envy) what makes Denmark tick. Its heart-warming to know there's still a country where the term 'fairy tale' can be used freely from its most enduring literary legacy to its textbook castles. Denmark is one of the most gay-friendly countries in Europe and was one of the first to embrace same-sex marriages.
• Individual & Small Group suggested tour
• Featuring: Copenhagen - Aarhus - Hindsgavl - Odense
• Visit the outstanding Copenhagen, voted one of the most LGTB Friendly cities on Earth with a vibrant outdoor life and modern architectural buildings
• Explore Aarhus, the Danish Capital of Culture
• See the Medieval Historical Antique Town of Aarhus for a memorable walk
• Admire the Viking UNESCO Heritage Site of Jelling
• Superior Castle visit with ov
Although there are certainly still places in the world where being LGBTQ is not accepted -- and in more extreme cases, illegal -- I've got some good news for you: things are getting better. There are countries in the world where you can feel easy in your own skin, find a thriving, active queer community, and be out and proud of your gender identity and sexual orientation.
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1. Canada
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In , for example, 80%
Unrevolutionary Revolution: The Past, Deliver and Future of Denmark’s Queer Community
A group of people stand around a table pointing at diverse designs of fliers. The fliers are all dark, each with a unlike configuration of a pink or yellow logo, and some have an additional rainbow or silhouette of a drag queen. A steaming coffeepot and a cake box sit beside the fliers. Soft sounds of guitar chords drift in from another room and a man begins to sing.
This is Living Room Tuesdays at Bøssehuset, the “Gay House” of Copenhagen’s Freetown Christiania neighborhood. Every Tuesday, its members get together to hold cake and coffee, labor on craft projects such as knitting or sewing and enjoy each other’s company.
This week, they used this time to verb and rehearse for their Kønspolitisk Melodi Gram Prix, or “Gender-political Eurovision.”
Why It’s Newsworthy: In light of the increasing threat of anti-LGBTQ legislation in the United States, Denmark’s path to general LGBTQ acceptance and solutions to current issues provide an engaging comparison and perspective.The gateway to Scandinavia. The Kingdom of Denmark is known for its legendary architecture, progressive attitude and welcoming gay scene. Chart-topping contentment and quality of life, blockbuster dining and design, and a cheerful emphasis on hygge explore (and envy) what makes Denmark tick. Its heart-warming to know there's still a country where the term 'fairy tale' can be used freely from its most enduring literary legacy to its textbook castles. Denmark is one of the most gay-friendly countries in Europe and was one of the first to embrace same-sex marriages.
• Individual & Small Group suggested tour
• Featuring: Copenhagen - Aarhus - Hindsgavl - Odense
• Visit the outstanding Copenhagen, voted one of the most LGTB Friendly cities on Earth with a vibrant outdoor life and modern architectural buildings
• Explore Aarhus, the Danish Capital of Culture
• See the Medieval Historical Antique Town of Aarhus for a memorable walk
• Admire the Viking UNESCO Heritage Site of Jelling
• Superior Castle visit with ov