The Government's LGBTI+ strategy establishes almost 300 measures that will have to be agreed upon with the regional governments, which are mostly conservative.
El Ministry of Equality you already have the State Strategy for Equal Treatment and Non-Discrimination of LGBTI+ PeopleIn fact, this Monday he sent his proposal to all the Autonomous Communities. The document, which has had access EL PAÍS, establishes “The roadmap for advancing and safeguarding the rights of LGBTI+ people for the next four years”. That is, the development of concrete mechanisms for ensure equality and protectionThis strategy comes two years after the approval of the so-called Trans Law, which required the development of specific measures to implement the standard.
The ambitious text sets out three strategic axes: the normative approach to LGBTI-phobic violence; The awareness and promotion of diversity, Together with the prevention and detection of discrimination; and the accompaniment, inclusion, protection, reparation and memory of the people of the collective. Throughout 160 pages, almost all of the details are detailed 300 measures, which must now be agreed upon with regional governments.
300 Measurements
Among its proposals, the document proposes developing a “specific answer"to the false ones conversion therapies. Are "tortures”, as described by their victims, are prohibited and punishable, but only administratively ―there is currently a bill proposing that they carry a prison sentence―. It also seeks to improve collaboration between prosecutors' offices and entities to address hate crimes, in addition to promote training and awareness of the justice ecosystem with respect to the people in the group.
In addition, it promotes a State Pact against Hate Speech, a claim of the FELGTBI+ (LGBT+ State Federation, which brings together 50 organizations defending the rights of the group); the modification of the information collected by the Civil Registry so that it better reflects the reality of the group; or the promotion of the use of inclusive language in administration.
Strategy against LGTBIphobia
Regarding the victims of LGBTophobia It seeks to improve their care through the coordination of regional and local services. And to vulnerable groups, such as refugees, prisoners, or homeless people, proposes various support measures. Similarly, it promotes the study of violence within same-sex couples and the development of mental health programs, with special emphasis on suicide prevention (according to the report The situation of mental health in Spain, prepared in 2023 by the Spanish Mental Health Confederation and the Mutua Madrileña Foundation, the 32,1% of LGBTQ+ people has attempted suicide or has had suicidal thoughts compared to 14,5% of the general population), and in the training of professionals.
Another key focus is the creation of networks and spaces for coexistence for the LGBTI+ community, both in urban and rural areas, as well as the promotion of inclusive leisure activities for young people and the elderly. The document also promotes initiatives to recovering the historical memory of the LGBTI+ community through archives, commemorative events and symbolic reparation processes. On the other hand, it advocates a “Comprehensive sexuality education at all educational levels”, promoting teacher training and the development of teaching materials. It also encourages the inclusion of diversity content in university studies and research in this area.
Intersectionality
The text encourages the inclusion of a cross-cutting perspective in the development of measures—considering the overlapping forms of discrimination, such as being a migrant or living with a disability in addition to being LGBTI+—and also applying it when conducting research or developing policies.
In addition, it proposes developing awareness and training actions for journalists and influencers, while in the case of advertising it defends the creation of a deontological code to avoid prejudices and stereotypes. In the digital environment, the strategy calls for "identifying and preventing hate speech, in collaboration with digital platforms."
There are also measures for the field of health, work or sportsIn the latter, he raises “raise awareness among clubs and federations, promote inclusion and mixed sports, and foster the visibility of trans and intersex people." While at the international level, the goal is to foster cooperation, "strengthening alliances and promoting the protection of rights at a global level," in addition to consolidating Spain "as a leader in the defense of human rights."".
The document develops “a tracking system based on the accountability"to assess progress. Quantitative and qualitative indicators will be applied to this end, with the aim of generating systematic knowledge about the strategy's development.
