Demonstration Against Transphobia in Berlin
Physical theater dancer and activist, "the Darvish", wipes a tear during a speech, as people take part in a demonstration against transphobia and discriminations in Berlin, Germany, August 07, 2021. A crowd of several hundreds gathered in front of Berlin's Police headquarters in a peaceful sit-down demonstration, organized by Stella Spoon, a non-binary trans fem seeking to raise awareness to the growing number of verbal and physical attacks against queers and transgenders in the streets of the German capital; In addition several speakers expresses despair from the lake of proper response by the police and local authorities. A series of speakers, most of which, members of Berlin's queer community, rose to give testimonies and share experiences of hostile treatment, discrimination and attacks they suffered from, describing the "Capital of Pride" as non-safe zone for them.
