At its meeting on February 22, the Salzgitter City Council decided by a large majority that the rainbow flag will be hoisted annually on May 17, the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT), in order to send a visible signal of solidarity with all lifestyles in our society.
Mayor Frank Klingebiel comments: "Salzgitter is colorful and diverse. No matter what gender, lifestyle, sexual orientation or faith - it doesn't matter. The rainbow flag stands for this diversity and is a perfect fit for our city."
Background information:
The date of the IDAHOT was chosen to commemorate May 17, 1990, when the World Health Organization (WHO) decided to remove homosexuality from its diagnostic code for diseases.