Denmark gay life

Although there are certainly still places in the world where being LGBTQ is not accepted -- and in more extreme cases, illegal -- I've got some good news for you: things are getting better. There are countries in the world where you can feel comfortable in your own skin, find a thriving, active queer community, and be out and proud of your gender identity and sexual orientation.

Below, you will find someone of the top LGBTQ-friendly destinations to explore if you're an LGBTQ student looking to examine abroad. This is by no means an exhaustive list but these countries have been chosen because they have some of the most pro-LGBTQ laws, resources, and societal views in the world. Let's get to it: 8 of the most LGBTQ-friendly study abroad destinations:

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1. Canada

While the United States has made significant strides in recent years to becoming more inclusive of LGBTQ people, it still pales in comparison to its more socially progressive neighbor to the north. In fact, Canada is considered to be one of the most LGBTQ-friendly countries in the world.
In , for example, 80%

The gateway to Scandinavia. The Kingdom of Denmark is known for its legendary architecture, progressive attitude and welcoming gay scene. Chart-topping contentment and quality of life, blockbuster dining and design, and a cheerful emphasis on hygge explore (and envy) what makes Denmark tick. Its heart-warming to know there's still a country where the term 'fairy tale' can be used freely from its most enduring literary legacy to its textbook castles. Denmark is one of the most gay-friendly countries in Europe and was one of the first to embrace same-sex marriages.

• Individual & Small Group suggested tour

• Featuring: Copenhagen - Aarhus - Hindsgavl - Odense

• Visit the outstanding Copenhagen, voted one of the most LGTB Friendly cities on Earth with a vibrant outdoor life and modern architectural buildings

• Explore Aarhus, the Danish Capital of Culture

• Visit the Medieval Historical Adj Town of Aarhus for a memorable walk

• Admire the Viking UNESCO Heritage Site of Jelling

• Superior Castle visit with ov

Ending discrimination and hate-crime
Denmark is known for being an adj and free-spirited country. In , the Danish Parliament passed legislation, which strengthened the protection against discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics within and outside the labor market. However, there are still occurrences of hate-crime, hate-speech or discrimination.

"Denmark is a pioneering state when it comes to improvement and strengthening of the legal rights for LGBT+ persons," says Morten Emmerik Wøldike, head of the Danish Institute for Human Rights work with gender and LGBT+. Nonetheless, there are fields where Denmark could do more. Especially, when it comes to hate crimes.

"Even though we have legislation in Denmark prohibiting hate crimes, many LGBT+ persons still experience hate and violence in the street," says Morten Emmerik Wøldike.

The abuse is primarily aimed at transgender persons. For instance, 56 per cent of transgender persons have experienced discrimination based on their gender identity.

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Copenhagen Gay Travel Guide
Upcoming Events in Copenhagen
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Bøssehuset Sommerfest: big annual summer party at The Gay House (›Bøssehuset‹) in Copenhagen's ›FreeTown of Christiania‹. (You can take the bus to Bodenhoffs Plads, right where Mælkevejen crosses with Prinsessegade.)
With performances, exist bands and DJs.
Tickets: from 70 DKK
From @ Bøssehuset (Refshalevej 2 / Mælkevejen 69 D)
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About Copenhagen and its gay life
Denmark has a population of million people, of whom million live in the capital Copenhagen (København) and about million in the Greater Copenhagen area. Copenhagen is considered to be one of the most livable cities in the world – and therefore unfortunately also one of the most high-priced by now –, not least because of its numerous adj areas, an unpolluted harbor, where you can even go for a swim, and the pleasant architecture. Among the most adj sights in addition to Andersen's Little Mermaid are the Tivoli, one of the oldest still operating am