This website uses cookies to improve your experience. More information here. From Finland to Turkmenistan, a wave of violence, fuelled by the rise of anti-LGBTI rhetoric from politicians and other leaders in , has arisen. Read on to find out what happened in your country. Either way, our Annual Report shows the urgent need clear laws against LGBTI-phobic hate, together with proper social and support services for victims.
A trans person was assaulted by ten young men in Tirana in June. The organisers and participants were verbally harassed and threatened by other guests of the hotel. An increased number of hate crimes took place this year. For instance, a group of young people were assaulted in Vorarlberg, and the victims were hospitalised with serious injuries.
Rainbow flags and other symbols were vandalised. In May and June, a series of attacks took place in Baku against trans people see here , here , gay men see here , here , and a gay couple. Ten incidents were reported to the police, but the response has been poor. A presumed homophobic murder by three minors shook Belgium in March.
The victim David Polfliet was a gay man, who was lured on a date via a dating app and was later found dead in a park in Beveren. Prime Minister Alexander De Croo flew a rainbow flag from his residence the next day.
The first-ever Bourgas Pride was held on 15 May, marking the first Pride march to take place outside the capital. The 40 participants were attacked by hundreds of extremists who threw eggs, stones, and smoke bombs at them and burnt a rainbow flag. The attacks culminated on 30 October when the presidential candidate and neo-fascist party leader, Boyan Rasate stormed into Rainbow Hub with ten others, punched a staff member in the face, and destroyed furniture and electronics.
