Lea Nolte grew up on the coast of northern Germany. After high school and spending three years abroad, she studied Psychology (MSc) at the Technical University of Braunschweig, Germany. Her core topics are stress management and the mental health of employees. In addition to her studies, she has volunteered for the anti-discrimination project “SCHLAU,” which offers educational work on sexual orientation and gender identity through workshops for students. After moving to Hanover and starting a career, she is still active as a trainer and gives voluntary workshops at schools, as “SCHLAU” exists in several German cities. Attending seminars on sex & gender or racism-critical workshops, she likes to educate herself continuously, connect with people, and share stories. In addition to strengthening LGBTQ+ rights, animal protection is a topic close to her heart, and she is committed to volunteering in animal sanctuaries in Germany and abroad.
Building Queer Community in the Birthplace of the LGBTQ+ Movement
The Stonewall Rebellion in New York’s Greenwich Village catalyzed the worldwide LGBTQ+ rights movement. In September 2024, participants of the second cohort of AGI’s project, Building LGBTQ+ Communities in Germany …
Queers’ (Un)Surprising Support for Right-Wing Parties in Germany and the United States
In politics, parties represent the interests of their constituents, and there is often a relationship between a person’s identity and their vote. In some cases, this seems consistent and in …
