LGBTQphobia Report #8

To Conclude

This year we, as a community, have coped with a pandemic, fragile political state and LGBTQphobia presenting itself both in the traditional form we have come to learn and deal with, as well as in a new form, dictated by the new geo-political reality inflicted upon us. The Coronavirus has reduced our space to our home and it’s close environment, with no preparation. Therefore we have adjusted our actions for the community, against the LGBTQphobia and experienced inequality, in order to better cope with all the unique situations rising as a result of the year long Covid restrictions. In addition to the pandemic, the fragile disturbed political situation and forth round of elections in the country, have also increased the amount of incitement callouts and social alienation, which manifested in the significant increase of reported incidents; and so further deepening the social gaps our community members were already feeling. We therefore call the government to take responsibility for its citizens it should be committed to, and invest in more resources and cross system actions for the LGBTQ community as well as for the weaker population. We will continue our efforts to remain a home, lend our ears and be the assisting body for every member of the LGBTQ community - everywhere, no matter what age, orientation and self definition. No one should face any form of hatred and ignorance, alone.

Reporting LGBTQphobic Incidents: Online reporting page on The Aguda, The Association for LGBTQ Equality in Israel home page www.lgbt.org.il The Listening Information and Support hotline - “Someone to Talk To” Active hours: Sun-Thu and Sat. 19:30 -22:30 Call us at: 03-6205591 or whatsapp us at: 058-6205591

Additionally The Aguda offers a number of services for the LGBTQ community: Therapy and consulting services, legal advice and assistance and assistance for asylum seekers. You can contact The Aguda online on our website: www.lgbt.org.il or email us:aguda@lgbt.org.il Full Disclosure * The percentages reported here relate only to reported cases that could be classified by age, gender and sexual orientation. They do not include cases marked as “other” for those classifications. * The reported data include inquiries received by the Report Center and relevant specific information we gathered for specific reasons.

LGBTQphobia Report