LGBTQ Travel as Migrants From Danger to Freedom in Germany
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| Der Christopher Street Day in Köln ist eine der größten Events, der für die Rechte von LGBTQ+ in Europa kämpft.© Roberto Pfeil/dpa/picture alliance |
Faced with rape threats, forced conversion therapy, and the necessity to flee their homeland, four queer individuals share their experiences with DW. “The Russian police threatened to have me raped in prison,” recounts 21-year-old Yusif Muradov. He had to flee Russia after authorities started cracking down on him for being openly queer. As of 2024, 64 countries in the world criminalize homosexuality. In at least 10 countries like Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, and Iran, consensual same-sex acts can even lead to the death penalty. In several other countries, like Russia and India, same-sex relations are legally permitted, nevertheless, LGBTQ+ people are still persecuted — leading to a de-facto illegality.
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