CSD-Parade in Cologne has started

Cologne Pride - CSD-Parade in Cologne has started

Under the slogan "For Human Rights. Many. United. Strong," the CSD Parade in Cologne started in the afternoon, one of the largest events of this kind in Europe. Around 250 groups participated in the Christopher Street Day (CSD) demonstration with approximately 60,000 female and male participants.

Bundesgesundheitsminister Karl Lauterbach was also present. "It's a very important date for me," said the SPD politician living in Cologne to the German Press Agency. "The CSD is an important demonstration for Democracy, Freedom, for the rights of queer people." These rights gain particular significance because they are often the first to be restricted in autocracies. "I find it impressive to see how these rights are already being restricted within Europe," said Lauterbach. "I believe that today's demonstration is more political than ever, and it is desperately needed."

The CSD is often remembered with various events in the year 1969 in New York: Police stormed the "Stonewall Inn" bar in Christopher Street and ended a several-day uprising by gay men, lesbians, and transsexuals.

1. The Cologne Pride, a part of Christopher Street Day (CSD) events, attracts significant attendance each year in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, drawing in approximately 60,000 individuals for demonstrations.
2. During the CSD Parade in Cologne, Germany, various scenes unfolded, showcasing the unity and strength of the LGBTQ+ community, with more than 250 participating groups.
3. The importance of the Christopher Street Day in Cologne, Germany, extends beyond entertainment; it serves as a powerful demonstration of democracy, freedom, and human rights for the queer community, as emphasized by Bundesgesundheitsminister Karl Lauterbach.
4. Lauterbach, a politician living in Cologne and a member of the SPD party, attended the CSD Parade, acknowledging it as an essential event that defends the rights of the LGBTQ+ community, often the first to be threatened in autocratic societies.
5. European societies are not exempt from the need for advocacy for human rights, as evidenced by the ongoing discussions and demonstrations during events like Cologne Pride and Christopher Street Day, with their roots in prominent historical occurrences such as the 1969 Stonewall Riots in New York.

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