Nuremberg CSD 2023: Colorful celebrations and serious demands

Nuremberg CSD 2023: Colorful celebrations and serious demands

The Christopher Street Day (CSD) in Nuremberg not only produced celebrations, but also in -depth discussions about equality and security for queer people. Around 12,000 participants took part in this year's event, which represented the grand finale of the Prideweeks. This number is not only an indicator of the high participation, but also reflects the growing awareness of the challenges with which the queer community is faced.

a strong sign of visibility and security

Attention during the CSD weekend was not only directed to the celebrations, but also to the need for changes in society. The chairman of the CSD association, Bastian Brauwer, made it clear that, despite all the cheerful atmosphere, serious topics need to be tackled. The event began with the Dyke*March, which offered an important platform for lesbian visibility and aimed to make the life of lesbian women safer.

A missing queer action plan in Bavaria

Bayern remains the only federal state without a queer action plan, the facility of which has already been requested at the last CSD. This initiative is crucial to promote equality of lesbians, gays, bisexuals, trans*, inter* and queer people. The action plan would also be an effective approach to combating violence against these groups. The CSD in Nuremberg has a significant political dimension that goes beyond the festive character.

change in the right of parentage required

Another important point is the required adaptation of the German parentage law. Although same -sex couples have been able to get married since 2017, the rules for descent are still not free of discrimination. A child's not physical mother has to adopt as a stepchild, which creates additional hurdles. This shows how important it is to also rethink and adapt the legal framework.

street festival for diversity and equality

The colorful moves with 57 foot groups and trucks moved from the Prince Regent bank via Rathenauplatz and the main train station to the Kornmarkt. A large street festival was celebrated there on Saturday and Sunday, in which the variety was celebrated and demonstrated for equality for queer people. These celebrations are not only an expression of joie de vivre, but also a strong sign for the community and their demands.

A worrying increase in queer -hostile crimes

The need for such events is underpinned by alarming statistics: According to the State Criminal Police Office, the number of queer -hostile crimes in 2023 has doubled from 96 in 2022 to 190. This increase illustrates the urgent task not only for equality, but also for security in society.

Overall, the Nuremberg CSD shows how important it is to raise the voice of the queer community and to draw attention to current problems. The combination of celebration and protest underlines the power of the community in dealing with its reality and the pursuit of equality.