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Join Us for CSD Bremen 2025: Standing Together for Diversity and Equality
On August 23, 2025, Bremen will once again celebrate Christopher Street Day (CSD) - a global day of action and visibility for the rights and equality of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans*, inter*, and queer people (LGBTIQ*). CSD events commemorate the Stonewall riots of 1969 in New York City’s Christopher Street - a defining moment in the fight against anti-queer violence and discrimination.
This year, the University of Bremen is proud to take part once more. In the days leading up to CSD, the rainbow flag will be raised on campus as a visible sign of support for sexual and gender diversity and a clear stance against homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, and queerphobia. At a time when these values are under increasing pressure around the world, it's more important than ever to stand up for dignity and equal rights.
As the ADE we are committed to making the University of Bremen a safe, inclusive, and discrimination-free environment for everyone - regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other aspect of who they are.
CSD is not just a celebration of diversity it’s also a powerful political statement for respect, human rights, and social solidarity.For the third year in a row, the University of Bremen will actively participate in the CSD parade through the city center. A group of students and staff is already preparing our contribution, and we’re excited to welcome more people to get involved - whether that’s helping with planning, designing our presence at the parade, or simply walking with us on the day.Interested in joining the team? Reach out to us at: diversityprotect me ?!uni-bremenprotect me ?!.de
Let’s make a visible, united statement for an open, inclusive, and diverse university community.
August 2 - Memorial Day for the Victims of the Genocide of Sinti*zze and Rom*nja ("Porajmos"?)
On August 2, we commemorate the victims of the Nazi genocide against the Sinti*zze and Rom*nja communities. In the night between August 2 and 3, 1944, nearly 3,000 people - including many children, women*, and men* - were murdered by the SS in the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration and extermination camp.
This date marks the violent liquidation of the so-called “Family camp” at Birkenau and stands as a symbol for the genocide of up to 500,000 Sinti*zze and Rom*nja under the Nazi regime.
Antigypsyism remains a harsh reality today.
In 2024, the Monitoring and Information Office on Antigypsyism (MIA) recorded 1,678 incidents - a significant increase compared to the previous year (1,233). Around half of the cases (856) involved verbal stereotyping. In addition, there were 57 physical attacks, 50 threats, 37 acts of property damage, and 10 instances of extreme violence.
Discrimination was particularly common in interactions with public authorities (22%, approx. 369 cases) and in the education system (313 cases). Numerous cases were also reported in the housing sector. MIA warns of a high number of unreported cases and emphasizes: Antigypsyism is not a fringe issue - it is part of everyday life.
This day of remembrance calls on all of us not only to honor the victims, but to actively stand up against racism, exclusion, and violence.
As ADE, we are committed to recognition, protection, and equal rights for all people.
? "Porajmos" (Romani for "the devouring") is one term used within the Rom*nja communities to describe the genocide. However, not all individuals or communities use this term. Some prefer alternatives such as "Samudaripen" (mass killing).*