Spain promotes an alliance of countries to end the criminal persecution of the LGTBI community worldwide
El Government Spanish has announced an ambitious initiative to promote an alliance for the decriminalization of homosexuality in countries where same-sex relations are still criminalised. This proposal is part of its commitment to equality and human rights at the international level.
Currently, more than 60 countries maintain legislation that penalize homosexual relations consented between adults and about twenty are punished with death penalty or life imprisonment. Spain seeks to unite global efforts to eradicate these discriminatory laws.
In recent times, homophobic legislation has been tightened in countries such as Uganda, which punishes the promotion of homosexuality with 20 years of imprisonment. But it is not only African or Islamic states: Russia has described as “radical organization” the movement LGTBIQ +, which allows its activists to be imprisoned; and even countries of the UEas the Hungary o Poland, have been denounced for their legislation or the adoption of homophobic measures
A key step towards global LGBT equality
The initiative will be presented in forums such as the UN and the Human Rights Council. The goal is to create a international alliance that fosters consensus on decriminalization, laying the foundations for a more equal world free from discrimination.
from the collective LGTBIQ +, this measure is valued as a decisive step. Activists and organizations have highlighted the importance of a country like Spain, with an inclusive legal framework, taking an active role in the defense of the rights of the collective at a global level. This action also reinforces the position of Spain as a benchmark in equality and diversity.
With this move, Spain reaffirms its commitment to social justice and the protection of people. LGTBIQ +The fight for equality is global, and these types of alliances are essential to ensure that no human being is persecuted for their sexual orientation o gender identity.
