What protection from discrimination is available for
LGBTQIA+ workers in Luxembourg?
Since the 1969 Stonewall uprising in New York City, the month of
June, known as 'Pride Month', has become a time to
celebrate and raise awareness about the rights of lesbian, gay,
bisexual, trans, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA+)
people.
Pride Month is also a good opportunity to take a look at the
protection mechanisms adopted by Luxembourg to safeguard the rights
of the LGBTQIA+ community in the workplace.
What are the key concepts?
LGBTQIA+ themes include various notions that need to be
clarified. Sexual orientation, identity and gender expression and
trans-identity are very different notions. These concepts are
defined and explained in the Guide to Transgender Inclusion in
the Workplace. This guide was created by various associations
that defend the rights of people from the LGBTQIA+ community in
Luxembourg, in collaboration with the Ministry of
