Consultant on Those Affected by Terror: 'That's Why Community Is So Important'
An interview with Christelle Gebhardt, managing director of LesMigraS and the Lesbian Counseling Center, following an attack on a Christopher Street Day (CSD) event in Berlin that killed one person and injured 31. Gebhardt reports a surge in counseling inquiries, noting that anti-queer violence has been rising for years. She emphasizes the importance of community support, checking in with affected individuals, and supporting queer organizations facing funding cuts. She also highlights the additional burden on Queers of Colour due to anti-Muslim racism in the political aftermath. Gebhardt criticizes the media and political discourse for neglecting the specific needs of victims and calls for sustained allyship beyond Pride Month. She states that current counseling resources are insufficient to meet demand, calling the situation a political failure.
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