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About LGBT+ Denmark
LGBT+ Denmark is Denmark&#;s largest and oldest political association for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans person people and others who breaks with norms of gender and sexuality.
Our vision is a world of equal opportunities and better well-being for all, regardless of gender identity and sexuality. That&#;s why we ensure rights, safe communities and social change – locally, nationally and globally.
Since the birth of the organisation on midsummer&#;s eve in , the Danish LGBT+ movement has been a social as well as a political community. Much has happened since, but LGBT+ Denmark is still a democratically managed member organisation with hundreds of volunteer forces, political enthusiasts, solidarity, unity and a tireless will for adjust . The organisation is independent in partisan and religious terms.
Denmark is and has historically been among the most progressive countries when it comes to LGBT+ rights. However, this does not represent that there aren’t still giant battles ahead. We work continuously with politicians at Parliament and in the mu
Ending discrimination and hate-crime
Denmark is known for organism 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 utterance 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 despise 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.
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From Christian V.'s Danish Rule to the 19th century
Homosexuality was illegal in Denmark for several centuries. Christian V.'s Danish Regulation from states that . This meant that, in rule, there was the death penalty for having homosexual sex. In reality, however, it was hard to pass sentence, as it is not easy to prove what two people consent to do in confidential. In , the sentence was changed to hard labour spanning from eight months up to six years.
Around , homosexuality began to be perceived as a mental illness, and from there somewhat milder punishments became the norm rather than what the penalty framework of stated. Common to the laws against homosexuality was that they were aimed almost exclusively at same-sex attracted men, as the common thought was that women lacked sex drive, which made it relatively unproblematic for two women to exist together in a discreet relationship.
In the late s, more homosexual men moved to the big cities where it was easier to find other homosexuals. However, this influx created a stir as there ap
Although there are certainly still places in the earth 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 content 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 society. 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 evolving 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%
A short timeline
From Christian V.'s Danish Rule to the 19th century
Homosexuality was illegal in Denmark for several centuries. Christian V.'s Danish Regulation from states that . This meant that, in rule, there was the death penalty for having homosexual sex. In reality, however, it was hard to pass sentence, as it is not easy to prove what two people consent to do in confidential. In , the sentence was changed to hard labour spanning from eight months up to six years.
Around , homosexuality began to be perceived as a mental illness, and from there somewhat milder punishments became the norm rather than what the penalty framework of stated. Common to the laws against homosexuality was that they were aimed almost exclusively at same-sex attracted men, as the common thought was that women lacked sex drive, which made it relatively unproblematic for two women to exist together in a discreet relationship.
In the late s, more homosexual men moved to the big cities where it was easier to find other homosexuals. However, this influx created a stir as there ap
Although there are certainly still places in the earth 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 content 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%