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    Bundesstiftung Magnus Hirschfeld

    from Berlin

    The Bundesstiftung Magnus Hirschfeld (BMH) promotes research, education, and remembrance to support LSBTTIQ*-people in Germany. It advocates for acceptance and against discrimination, inspired by Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld's legacy.

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    Bundesstiftung Magnus Hirschfeld (BMH)

    About the Foundation

    The Bundesstiftung Magnus Hirschfeld (BMH) was founded on October 27, 2011, by the Federal Republic of Germany, represented by the Federal Ministry of Justice. Named after the physician, sex researcher, and co-founder of the first German homosexual movement, Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld (1868-1935), the foundation is based in Berlin.

    Mission and Values

    The main mission of the BMH is to commemorate Magnus Hirschfeld, promote educational and research projects, and counteract societal discrimination against lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgender and intersex individuals, as well as queer people (LSBTTIQ) in Germany. The foundation aims to promote the acceptance of people with non-heterosexual orientations and those who do not exclusively define themselves as male or female in society[2][3][4].

    Key Products and Services

    • Research: The BMH promotes the study of gender and sexual diversity, including the history of LSBTTIQ*, their discriminations, repressions, and persecutions, as well as their societal emancipation processes. The research includes perspectives from social sciences, health sciences, political science, history, sexual and cultural studies, and psychology[3][4].

    • Education: The foundation initiates and promotes LSBTTIQ*-life-world-oriented educational projects, particularly in school education and in youth and adult education. The goal is to increase the acceptance of LSBTTIQ* in schools and the workplace[3][4].

    • Remembrance: A central project is the Archive of Other Memories, where life history video interviews of LSBTTIQ* are collected and made accessible. The BMH also supports events on memorial and action days, such as the birthday and death day of Magnus Hirschfeld and the International Day Against Homo-, Bi-, Inter- and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT)[3][4].

    Sustainability Goals and Initiatives

    The work of the BMH is based on three pillars: research, education, and remembrance. The foundation is working to establish a research database with universities and archives and to create its own scholarship program. By networking research institutions and educational initiatives, the BMH aims to contribute to improving the living conditions of LSBTTIQ* in the long term[3].

    The foundation is financed through the returns of the foundation's assets, institutional funding from the federal government, and other donations. Since 2017, the federal government has supported the BMH with annual institutional funding, particularly in connection with the rehabilitation of those convicted under the then § 175 StGB[3].

    Organization and Structure

    The BMH has three foundation bodies: the board, the advisory board, and the expert council. The board manages the affairs of the foundation, while the advisory board makes essential decisions and oversees the work of the board. The expert council consists of prominent representatives from science and education and advises the foundation in its tasks[1][3].

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