Queerformat

Queerformat is a renowned specialized agency for queer education that has been active since 1981 in the field of acceptance and promotion of sexual and gender diversity. With a comprehensive approach that focuses on educational measures, training, and consultations, Queerformat works closely with schools, daycare centers, and youth services.

• Educational Offers: Queerformat provides specific educational events and training for leadership and professionals from schools and child and youth services, focusing on topics such as diversity, anti-discrimination, and human rights education[1][2].
• Consultations and Materials: The organization develops and provides practical consultations as well as innovative educational materials tailored to the needs of schools and institutions[1][2].
• Teaching Sequences and Worksheets: It offers detailed teaching sequences and worksheets to support lessons on topics of sexual orientations and gender identities[3].

The main mission of Queerformat is to promote acceptance and respect for sexual and gender diversity through educational measures. The organization advocates for an inclusive and discrimination-free environment in schools and daycare centers. It upholds the principle that no one should be disadvantaged because of their gender identity, sexual orientation, or other characteristics[2].

• Inclusion Education: Queerformat integrates inclusion education into its educational concepts to ensure that all students, regardless of their gender identity or sexual orientation, have a safe and supportive learning environment[1][2].
• Cooperations: The organization regularly cooperates with organizations that offer consultations, events, and support for teachers, school staff, parents, and students. These cooperations help make schools safe places for LGBTI students[2].
• Parental Involvement: Queerformat actively informs and involves parents in the development and implementation of diversity and anti-discrimination strategies in schools to create a comprehensive and supportive environment for all family forms and lifestyles[2].

Queerformat is an important player in queer educational work in Germany and beyond, distinguished by its long-standing experience and comprehensive commitment to diversity and inclusion. Through its work, the organization significantly contributes to the promotion of tolerance, respect, and acceptance in society.

• 1 - https://queerformat.de
• 2 - https://queerformat.de/materialien/
• 3 - https://queerformat.de/unterrichtssequenzen-zur-vorbereitung-eines-unterrichtsbesuches-des-aufklaerungsprojektes-von-abqueer-e-v-fuer-die-sekundarstufe-1/