Dénoncer les idées dépassées
A rollback of LGBTQ+ rights is a setback for all of society.
Recent years
have been marked by significant progress for the rights of LGBTQ+ people, but also by an alarming increase in violence and a setback on certain rights. These setbacks, often motivated by social, political or ideological considerations, represent a worrying trend that threatens the progress made in Quebec, in Canada and globally.
Everywhere, anti-LGBTQ+ hatred seems to be taking hold and growing, leading to a considerable increase in violence against LGBTQ+ people or people perceived as such.
We must remain vigilant and continue to denounce these anti-LGBTQ+ acts.
The LGBTQphobic Agenda,
the agenda that denounces the decline in the rights of LGBTQ+ people.
This agenda reflects an alarming increase in anti-LGBTQ+ hatred. Whether through speech, actions or stances, these events show that there is still much to do in terms of awareness to combat prejudice, discrimination and violence against LGBTQ+ people.
In 2023, we documented over 400 events before selecting one per day for the LGBTQphobic Agenda. The events listed in the calendar were included based on two criteria: either the event actually took place on the same day or it was reported by a media outlet on the same day.
This agenda goes back in time to illustrate the recent decline of our rights.
75% of LGBTQ+ youth in the United States say hate crimes and threats of violence against LGBTQ+ spaces often cause them stress or anxiety.
Source: The Trevor Project, 2023
In France, according to the Ministère de l’Intérieur, the number of “anti-LGBT+” crimes has doubled since 2016, an increase of 104%.
In France SOS Homophobie says that the number of homosexual and trans people reporting physical aggression has increased by 30% over the last year.
Source: France 24, 16 mai 2023
In Italy, 41.4% of respondents said that being gay or bisexual has been a disadvantage to their career, professional recognition, or salary, particularly among private sector employees.
Source: NBC News, 2023
66% of the 21 Commonwealth African countries criminalize homosexuality.
Source: Stonewall
91% of Gambians say the area they live in is not a good place for LGBTQ+ people.
Source: Gallup. 2023
In Kenya, 2% of people support same-sex marriage.
Source: Pew Research center, 2023
In Asia, according to surveys carried out between June 1, 2022, and September 17, 2023, 43% of people say they are opposed to same-sex marriage.
Source: Pew Research center 2023
Indonesians are strongly opposed to the legalization of same-sex marriage. About nine in ten people (92%) oppose allowing same-sex marriage. Among them, 88% say they are firmly opposed to this measure. Only 5% of Indonesians support same-sex marriage.
Source: Pew Research center, 2023
In Malaysia, 82% of people oppose legal same-sex marriage.
Source: Pew Research center, 2023
41% of South Koreans support legal same-sex marriage and 56% oppose it.
Source: Pew Research center 2023
More than a third of Australians (35%) oppose a non-binary gender option being offered on official documents (2023).
Source: Ipsos, 2023
43% of New Zealanders oppose transitional care being covered by health insurance.
Source: Ipsos, 2023
Globally,there is a decline in LGBTQ+ rights in every region of the world.
A few years ago, Western countries were considered a benchmark for LGBTQ+ rights, but this perception has changed.
The United States, France, England, and Canada have witnessed numerous anti-LGBTQ+ acts perpetrated by members of civil society or political figures.
Let’s fight against the decline of LGBTQ+ rights
