LSVD: The Lesbian and Gay Federation in Germany

The Lesbian and Gay Federation in Germany (Lesben- und Schwulenverband in Deutschland e. V. or just LSVD) was originally founded as the Gay Men's Federation in Germany (SVD) in the East German city of Leipzig in 1990, drawing on the democratic movement in the former GDR to frame the issue of gay rights in terms of civil rights. In 1999, the organization expanded to become the LSVD, which aims to represent the issues facing lesbians as well as gay men. The LSVD supports and aids the gay and lesbian community with issues of legal and social discrminiation, marginalization and violence, while also aiming to improve the situation of gay rights in German society by promoting personal emancipation, greater political and social participation and opportunities for full integration into society.

For further information please contact:

Mr. Klaus Jetz
National Press Spokesperson
LSVD
Katzbachstr. 5
10965 Berlin
Tel. ++49-(0) 30-78954763
Fax ++49-(0) 30-44008241
e-mail: presse@lsvd.de