Five hundred more victims. Homophobic or transphobic acts increased sharply in 2019. The police and gendarmerie forces "identified 1,870 victims of homophobic or transphobic offenses against 1,380 in 2018," detailed the Interior Ministry in a communicated. Or an increase of 36%.
These data show a continuous increase in these crimes. In 2018, complaints from LGBT people (lesbians, gays, bi, tans) victims of homophobic or transphobic acts had already increased by 33% compared to the previous year. "These figures testify to the deep anchoring of homophobia and transphobia in society" and "are part of a broader context of increasing hate acts and identity extremism", the ministry said in its press release. .
These statistics are however each year out of step with reality, associations supporting LGBT people regularly recalling that many victims do not dare to complain. In 2019, insults and contempt represented 33% of the offenses suffered, while violence (physical and sexual) concerned 28% of the complaints. The victims are mainly men (75%), rather young: 62% are under 35 years of age.
"Greater vigilance by public authorities" is needed
"This increase in anti-LGBT hate acts calls for increased vigilance by the public authorities and a stronger mobilization of all of society," said the ministry. Faced with the increased risk of domestic violence during confinement, the government released 300,000 euros in late April for an "emergency plan" to finance hotel nights for LGBT people in difficulty. It is now "fully operational and benefits some forty young LGBT people," said the press release.
An application was also launched at the end of April by FLAG !, the association of LGBT police and gendarmes, in order to report acts of violence and better orient the victims.
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