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2w ago

LGTBI+ Aggressions in Spain Surge Over 100% in One Year, Report Finds

A new study highlights alarming increases in violence, harassment, and discrimination, driven by hate speech, political polarization, and institutional shortcomings.

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Overview

  • Physical and verbal attacks on LGTBI+ individuals in Spain rose from 6.8% in 2024 to 16.25% in 2025, affecting over 800,000 people.
  • Discrimination impacts 25.25% of the LGTBI+ community, particularly in employment, housing, and access to services, amounting to approximately 1.28 million individuals.
  • Harassment, including insults, social isolation, and online coercion, affects 20.3% of LGTBI+ people, equivalent to around 819,000 victims.
  • Young adults aged 25-34, trans individuals, and those with lower incomes face the highest rates of violence and discrimination.
  • The Federation Estatal LGTBI+ calls for stronger institutional responses and measures to counteract hate speech and reduce the high rate of underreporting, as only 25% of incidents are formally reported.