70% of LGTBI people have suffered LGTBIphobia in the networks

48% of the people attacked do not report because “happens too often”, According to a European survey

GAYLES.TV.- According to a European survey, almost 70% of people LGTBI has suffered LGBTophobia through social media in the last five years. The research has been prepared by FELGTB and eight other entities LGTBI from different European countries. The data has been obtained from a sample of 1.674 people LGTBI de Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Hungary, Bulgaria y United Kingdom.

The results obtained reveal that the people attacked through the internet were insulted (95%) and threatened with physical violence (57%), or having their sexual orientation or gender identity revealed (29%). In addition, 27% received threats of sexual assault and 31% of death, among others. In 54% of the cases, the perpetrator or persons were anonymous or unknown to the victim. These attacks caused anger (72%), sadness (70%), anxiety (57%) and fear (51%), among others. 30% of the people attacked reduced the use of their profiles on social networks. Only 5% reported to the police and of them, 55% say they were not taken seriously when reporting. 48% of the people attacked do not report because “happens too often".

Cyberbullying and LGTBIphobia

The president of FELGTB, Uge Sangil, has admitted that «LGTBIphobia continues to be a problem in Europe«, And what is needed«urgently for the approval Comprehensive trans law and social equality and non-discrimination of LGBTI people, which allows the development of resources to prevent, raise awareness and eradicate cyberbullying«. "During the pandemic, in addition, social networks have become an even more important tool for socialization. For this reason, we cannot allow people LGTBI continue to receive this violence or reduce its use for this reason"He says.

The associations participating in this survey at European level have developed the web Safe to be. Anyone can access it to obtain important information on cybersecurity. From this portal they teach how to identify hate crimes, which may not always be obvious. In addition, they explain how to act when they suffer, and share tips to cope with the situation in the best possible way.