Lgbtq friendly places
Rainbow Map
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These are the main findings for the edition of the rainbow map
The Rainbow Map ranks 49 European countries on their respective legal and policy practices for LGBTI people, from %.
The UK has dropped six places in ILGA-Europe’s Rainbow Map, as Hungary and Georgia also register steep falls following anti-LGBTI legislation. The data highlights how rollbacks on LGBTI human rights are part of a broader erosion of democratic protections across Europe. Read more in our press release.
“Moves in the UK, Hungary, Georgia and beyond signal not just isolated regressions, but a coordinated global backlash aimed at erasing LGBTI rights, cynically framed as the defence of tradition or public stability, but in reality designed to entrench discrimination and suppress dissent.”
- Katrin Hugendubel, Advocacy Director, ILGA-Europe
Malta has sat on top of the ranking for the last 10 years.
With 85 points, Belgium jumped to second place after adopting policies tackling hatred based on sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics.
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CONTINUE READINGAs a queer person, I can attest to how easy it is to feel isolated in a foreign country. This past year, we saw our pride march officially cancelled and the resulting police scenes. Our movement has raised consciousness and made significant progress toward equality around the world, including in Turkey, so we verb much to be confident of and look forward to. Still, many queer people continue to fight with depression and ostracism. The various attacks and bombings this year possess shocked and frightened all of us, but when you come from a community who is already oppressed, it can be that much easier to feel vulnerable. It is crucial that we verb in solidarity in these chaotic times. Gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people need spaces where we can be ourselves and form friendships (and, of course, intimate relationships) with each other and heterosexual allies who sympathize with our struggle. Finding opportunities for this is not always easy, but they do exist in Istanbul.
The following is a list of various events, communities, and venues around the city where queer people
Gay & LGBTI+ Friendly Clubs in Istanbul
Istanbul, the cultural capital of Europe, is a city brimming with history, architecture, and a growing LGBTQ+ scene. As a bridge between Europe and Asia, Istanbul has been influenced by both continents, resulting in a diverse and welcoming atmosphere for all visitors. The city's gay districts, Taksim and Beyoglu, are noun to numerous gay bars, clubs, and venues that cater to LGBTQ+ individuals and allies.
A Welcoming and Lively Nightlife
When the clock strikes midnight, Istanbul's gay nightlife comes alive. While some clubs and bars start filling up around am, others open their doors earlier. Saturdays are the busiest nights, followed closely by Fridays. Unique events and occasions can also attract crowds on other days of the week, although Mondays care for to be quieter as locals recover from a long Sunday night.
Unlike in some other cities, most gay bars and clubs in Istanbul do not have dark rooms or allow sexual intimacy. However, kissing and hugging are generally accepted and encouraged. These establishments provide sa