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LGBTQ+ Rights in Europe: Malta Leads, But Discrimination Persists

Malta is ranked most progressive for LGBTQ+ rights, while violence and discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals rise across Europe.

  • Malta tops the Rainbow Map for LGBTQ+ rights with a score of 88 out of 100.
  • Despite legal advancements, violence against LGBTQ+ people has increased in Europe.
  • Italy's LGBTQ+ rights are regressing under the current government, worsening inequality.
  • A recent survey shows LGBTQ+ individuals are more open but face higher rates of harassment.
  • Countries like Uganda continue to enforce harsh anti-LGBTQ+ laws, leading to severe human rights violations.
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