Zurich unveils Switzerland’s first queer memorial

Zurich’s first queer memorial was unveiled on Thursday by members of the LGBT+ community. Situated in Sihlfeld Cemetery, it stands as a symbol against hatred. The new memorial commemorates people who have lost their lives because of anti-queer violence or exclusion, according to HAZ-Queer Zürich. It also honours the courage of those who campaign for the rights of the queer community. The memorial complements the rainbow burial ground already established at Sihlfeld Cemetery. Thought to be the...

By swissinfo.ch