Christoph Hertzsch: New protection for LGBTQI+ in Munich football!

Christoph Hertzsch: New protection for LGBTQI+ in Munich football!

A milestone in German football: The Bavarian Football Association (BFV) has taken a courageous step towards inclusion with the appointment of Christoph Hertzsch as a trusted person for LGBTQI+! Hertzsch, 36 years old and from Munich, brings an abundance of experiences that he gained through his many years of work at the first gay football team, Team Munich. He is passionate about the rights of queer people in football and will now use his expertise to further advance the diversity and acceptance in the association.

"We would like to ensure that football is a safe place for everyone where openness and respect are lived," emphasizes BFV Vice President Silke Raml, who is responsible for diversity and diversity in the Presidium. The creation of this trust area for LGBTQI+topics is a crucial step to achieve the goal of a respectful and inviting environment in football. Hertzsch will act as a central point of contact and support for clubs and players: inside who want to get involved in questions about sexual and gender diversity.

measures to raise awareness

The BFV goes even further: Hertzsch will work closely together with places that deal with violence and discrimination cases in order to take a preventive action against discrimination and to intervene in a targeted manner in incidents. The support of trans, inter and non-binary persons will also be a central concern if you have any questions about the right to the game. The existing DFB regulations are anchored in the BFV paragraphs so that all people can take part in the game according to their gender identity.