Jacques Teyssier

[2][3][4] From 1996 to 2008 Teyssier was member of the board of directors of the Lesben- und Schwulenverband in Deutschland, LSVD (lesbian and gay association in Germany).

[7] He was also involved in the building of the Human Rights organisation Hirschfeld Eddy Foundation along with Belissa Andía Pérez Since 1992 he lived with his partner Volker Beck, a German politician and one of the most famous gay activists in Germany.

Teyssier took part in the Gay rights events in Warsaw, locally known as the "Parada Rowności" (Equality Parade) in 2005 and 2006 and also in Moscow in 2006 and 2007.

[10] “Jacques and Volker stood together against hatred, and in support of their LGBT brothers and sisters across the world.

Jacques’ passion and spirit will be missed by the many friends and colleagues he made along the way,” said Chuck Wolfe, president and CEO of the Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund and Leadership Institute.