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The queer community is more visible today than ever before. With marriage for all and the extension of the anti-racism criminal law to include sexual orientation, the Swiss people and politicians have set an example. At this year's BernPride, 10,000 people marched through Bern's old town and celebrated their queerness. But what is it really like to be queer? What is life like in the countryside, and do queer people there even find a connection to the community? Discrimination remains a big issue. Tabea Hässler from the LGBTIQ+ Panel reports that exclusion is still commonplace. In 2023, the LGBTIQ Helpline registered a total of 305 cases of hate crimes against people who are not cis or heterosexual. So what can be done to better protect queer people? What initiatives are already in place in schools? And what was the situation like before? The last Generation Talk in 2024 will be about the bright sides but also the dark sides of the queer community. The guests: Dr. Tabea Hässler (36) is a senior assistant at the University of Zurich and founded the Swiss LGBTIQ+ Panel together with Léïla Eisner. She conducts research on LGBTIQ+ topics with scientists from over 20 countries and four continents with the aim of promoting more inclusive societies and social justice. Marianne Ulmi (67) is a philosopher. As a lesbian radical feminist, she advocates for solidarity structures in society. "Marriage for all" has led to new public acceptance, which she greatly appreciates. She is a member of Queeraltern and the Swiss Lesbian Organization (LOS). Moderation: Daniela Epp (30) Further information on the Generations Talk: https://www.generationentandem.ch/liv...