LGBTQphobia Report #8

Opening Statement

This year, on top of the challenges that we, as a community, have to cope with due to LGBTQphobia and discrimination, we have also had to adjust ourselves and our abilities to the new reality inflicted on us by the Coronavirus. Regretfully, as every year, the number of reports regarding discrimination, hate crimes, and denial of equal rights against the LGBTQ community, has significantly increased during 2020. The following report reveals the fact that LGBTQphobia hasn’t left anyone out and has compelled us to take care of all its ramifications in every aspect: Work places, social media, government institutions, public and private spaces and more. The Corona pandemic has added another layer to the already complex LGBTQ lives. It is through collaboration between all the organizations that represent the community, that we fight every day against incitement, ignorance, violence and hate. In order to bring forth a change in policy and teach tolerance and acceptance, we need you, our community members: The more you report and come forth with your experiences, the better we will be able to monitor the scale of these occurrences, lead and motion for changes and processes, as well as pass a very clear message: We are here, in every front and every area of life. We will not be eliminated from public and official spaces! We shall continue on protecting every individual’s personal security for a better, stronger, tolerant, equal and accepting society. The following report is more than just data and explanations- it is the mirror image of LGBTQphobia within the Israeli society and our rigorous fight against it.

Nurit Shein Chairwoman The Aguda, The Association for LGBTQ Equality in Israel

Ohad Hizki CEO The Aguda, The Association for LGBTQ Equality in Israel

LGBTQphobia Report