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Paris Unveils Memorial Honoring Homosexual Victims of Nazi Persecution

A black steel star designed by Jean-Luc Verna commemorates historical LGBT+ suffering and calls for vigilance against ongoing discrimination.

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Un mémorial pour les victimes homosexuelles de la déportation est inauguré à Paris, samedi 17 mai 2025. Ici, des associations homosexuelles s’apprêtent à déposer une gerbe, le 28 avril 2002 devant le monument aux morts de Strasbourg.
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Overview

  • The memorial, inaugurated on May 17, 2025, in Paris's Arsenal Gardens, honors homosexual victims of Nazi deportation and LGBT+ individuals throughout history.
  • Designed by artist Jean-Luc Verna, the three-ton black steel star features a mirrored side symbolizing reflection and societal progress.
  • The initiative was led by Les « oublié-e-s » de la Mémoire, emphasizing both historical memory and the fight against contemporary LGBTphobia.
  • Historians estimate 5,000–15,000 homosexuals were deported by the Nazi regime, with French victims numbering between 60 and 200.
  • The memorial coincides with the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, highlighting the need for continued advocacy for LGBT+ rights.