The Aguda - Municipal LGBTQ - Equality index #4

The Kiryat Bialik Municipality catapulted to the top of the Index with impressive progress in working with the LGBTQ community. There's been a significant shift across all domains, encompassing education, mental health support services, infrastructural changes in the municipality, and abundant cultural celebrations. The city proudly collaborates with the LGBTQ community, fostering an environment where active engagement in bringing about local change is greatly encouraged. Ramat Hasharon Municipality spearheads numerous meaningful campaigns for their local LGBTQ community. These range from setting up a Pride House and organizing resident forums for LGBTQ individuals to offering comprehensive, professional support in welfare services, education, and staff training. Additionally, the municipality has sanctioned partnership registration for LGBTQ couples, demonstrating the successful implementation of this policy. Once more this year, the Shoham Local Council displays advancement across all interfaces, catering to the needs of the LGBTQ community. The municipality continues to excel in delivering services in education, training, and ensuring visibility in public spaces. This notably impacts the sense of personal safety for the local LGBTQ community. The municipality carefully considers structuring and grounding processes resilient and foundational, serving as a model for similar municipalitys promoting inclusion and diversity. Haifa Municipality persists in its efforts for the local LGBTQ community. The Communities House for Pride and Tolerance stands as a city center that offers social, therapeutic, and cultural resources to the community. Over the past year, it has promoted active community engagement within the city, allowing for more tailored responses to emerging needs.

5

4

3

2

1

0

Education

9

Kiryat Tiv'on

Welfare

Public visibility Infrastructure

Rank 85

Culture

5

4

3

2

1

0

Education

Ramat Hasharon

10

Welfare

Public visibility Infrastructure

Rank 83

Culture

5

4

3

2

1

0

Education

11

Shoham

Welfare

Public visibility Infrastructure

Rank 81

Culture

5

4

3

2

1

0

Education

12

Haifa

Welfare

Public visibility Infrastructure

Rank 80

Culture

The Netanya Municipality continues to champion positive engagement and improve the support provided to the LGBTQ community. Despite certain complexities, the municipality underscores the need for visibility in public areas, organizes various cultural events, and is committed to understanding and working with the local community to better their circumstances.

5

4

3

2

1

0

Education

13

Netanya

Welfare

Public visibility Infrastructure

Rank 79

Culture

12

Municipal LGBTQ Equality Index 2022