Many stereotypes and prejudices still exist against LGBTQI+ people (Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, Transgenders, Queer and Intersex) despite legislation and a rather favorable environment in Luxembourg. According to an LGBT study carried out by the Council of Europe, biased, outdated and incorrect information on what constitutessexual orientation andgender identity as well as stereotypical portrayals of LGBT persons in the media and in textbooks contribute to the shaping of negative attitudes. Transgender persons face particular problems when accessing the labour market, as privacy of personally sensitive data related to theirgender identity history is rarely ensured.

In Luxembourg, the subject is gaining momentum. According to the Diversity Barometer 2021, 48% of companies address the topic ofsexual orientation, while 52% address sexual identity.

In 2023, The Rainbow Center, a project of Rosa Lëtzebuerg asbl, supported by the Ministère de la Famille, de l’Intégration et à la Grande Région, was opened, with the aim of giving the LGBTIQ+ community in Luxembourg another safe space and contributing to queer visibility.

Resources by IMS Luxembourg and the Diversity Charter Lëtzebuerg

• E-learning on LGBTIinclusion in the workplace: To go further, IMS has launched an e-learning course to raise awareness of LGBTQIA+ issues in companies.This e-learning aims to raise awareness and educate companies and employees on the subject and to transmit good practices to be implemented at both individual and organisational levels.
• Guide LGBTIinclusion in the workplace: Good practices, testimonials and useful resources - This guide is a collection of ideas that have already been implemented in companies or institutions, mainly in Europe, which has proven to be effective in the fight against lgbt-phobic acts. All of the practices are intended to be inspiring. Each person is free to share, reproduce or adapt them to his or her own reality.
• Guide: Transgender peopleinclusion in the workplace: Get informed, support and know the Luxembourg legal framework - It contains the basic notions related to transidentity, the Luxembourg legal framework, the stereotypes to be deconstructed, as well as practical advice to be implemented in companies. It allows organisations in the Grand Duchy and their employees to learn about transgenderism or to find support and advice.
• Thematic Report: LGBTIinclusion in the workplace - The thematic report summarises the reflections and work from the co-creation workshops and highlights the topic ofinclusion of LGBTI people in the workplace.

External resources 

• Rosa Lëtzebuerg asbl : www.rosa-letzebuerg.lu
• Centre LGBTIQ+ CIGALE : www.cigale.lu
• Pink LadiesLesbian, Bisexual & Queer Women in Luxembourg : pinkladiesluxembourg@gmail.com
• Plan d'action national pour la promotion des droits des personnes lesbiennes, gays, bisexuelles, transgenres et intersexes
• Toutes les bonnes pratiques liées à l'inclusion des personnes LGBTQIA+
• Guide des jeunes LGBTQIA+