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Spain Faces Surge in LGTBIphobic Incidents as New Policies Aim to Tackle Hate

Reports show record increases in hate crimes against LGTBI individuals, prompting municipal and regional measures alongside community-led cultural initiatives.

Picassent reivindica una sociedad libre de discriminación contra el colectivo LGTBI.
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Overview

  • Hate crimes against the LGTBI community in Spain rose by 13.73% in 2023, with 522 reported incidents, according to the Ministry of the Interior.
  • Catalonia and San Sebastián reported significant increases in cases, with an 8% rise in 2024 complaints and a 60% jump in incidents, respectively.
  • The Picassent City Council approved a 2025–2028 LGTBI Municipal Plan to combat discrimination, including education campaigns and specialized training for local officials.
  • The PSOE in Castilla y León is pressing for an autonomous LGTBI equality law and the creation of an observatory to monitor hate crimes in the region.
  • Community groups and municipalities across Spain are organizing cultural events, workshops, and demonstrations to promote inclusion and counter hate discourses.