Klaus Jetz is the Executive Director of the Verband Queere Vielfalt LSVD+ (The Queer Association for Diversity), formerly known as the Lesbian and Gay Association (LSVD). The LSVD is a civil rights organization dedicated to representing and advocating for the rights of lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) individuals. The association works to promote human rights, diversity, and the social acceptance and recognition of LGBTI people as an integral part of society. In his role as Executive Director, Jetz oversees the activities of the association across Germany, with offices in Berlin, Cologne, and other regions. His responsibilities also extend to the Hirschfeld-Eddy Foundation, a nonprofit organization established by the LSVD in 2007 to support LGBTQ+ individuals at risk in Eastern Europe and the Global South. The foundation focuses on international advocacy, networking, and collaboration with local organizations to protect and empower LGBTQ+ communities in these regions. Klaus Jetz holds a Master of Arts in Romance Studies and History.
Episode 116: The Evolution of LGBTQ+ Rights in Germany
For thirty-five years, the LSVD+ – Queer Diversity Association has been representing the interests of LGBTQ+ people in Germany. Its managing director Klaus Jetz joins The Zeitgeist to discuss how …
