Vienna celebrates the Pride Month: Colorful variety for all generations!

Vienna celebrates the Pride Month: Colorful variety for all generations!

June is just around the corner and brings a colorful explosion of colors and events. The Houses to life and the pensioners club in Vienna do not miss the opportunity to celebrate the Pride Month. Above all of its locations, the rainbow flag is raised, a clear sign of solidarity with the LGBTIQ community. Managing Director Christian Hennefeind emphasizes the immense importance of diversity and diversity in corporate culture. "Diversity is rooted in our DNA," says Hennefeind and emphasizes that differences are not only accepted, but also perceived as a valuable opportunity for learning.

This holistic view of diversity is underlined by many years of diversity management. The houses to life regularly carry out training courses, campaigns and events to create a respectful and inviting environment. In this way, employees and senior citizens from over 80 nations can find a place where they feel comfortable. Mag.a Geraldine Smetazko, specialist for diversity, illustrates that diversity is much more than just a keyword - it represents an integral part of corporate philosophy.

a program for all

If you want to prepare for the celebrations in Vienna in June, you will be happy about the diverse program. The highlights in detail:

• 2. June: Club Regenbogentreff at Gumpendorfer Straße 117, Mariahilf
• 5. June: opening concert with the cuddling in the house Maria Jacobi, Würtzlerstraße 25, Landstrasse (registration required)
• 6. June: opening of a queer bookcase in the club+ rainbow meeting
• 7. June: street festival under the motto "The other way around is wrong" in Mariahilf
• 11. June: online talk #demenzraum "Dementia and Queer" in Esterházygasse, Mariahilf
• 13. June: Pride Run - Run for Acceptance, Starthöhe Rathausplatz (Ringstraße, Inner City)
• 14. June: Participation in the rainbow parade, also on the ring road, inner city
• 17. June: queer cinema evening with the film "Erik & Erika" in Urania Kino (registration required)

This program impressively shows that the LGBTIQ+community is an important part of the diversity in the company. The events not only offer entertainment, but also the possibility of sensitization and promotion of acceptance.

diversity in the corporate world

The support of the LGBTIQIA+rights by companies has increased significantly in recent years. More and more companies rely on including cultures in which all employees are treated equally independently of their sexual orientation or gender identity. According to Denkfabrik-diversitaet.de are strict anti-discrimination guidelines and the promotion of equal opportunities only take up such companies. Above all, it is the younger generations that value a positive work environment. LGBTQIA+-friendly companies are not only socially, but also on the job market.

The houses to live also ensure that they are actively involved in the community beyond their events. With the implementation of sensitization seminars for the employees and the support of LGBTQIA+associations and companies, they create an extensive support network.

June 2025 will therefore be a month of colors and acceptance - and the houses make a clear sign of diversity and respect. They have a good hand when it comes to supporting the LGBTIQ community not only during the Pride Month, but all year round.