The Federal Government, in partnership with the federative units of the country, signed a pact to materialize Brazil’s commitment to the fight against homophobia and violence against the LGBTI community. In 2017, the Disque 100 service, through which people can report human rights violations, received more than 1,700 notifications of abuses against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and transsexual individuals.
The National Pact Against LGBTphobic Violence was signed on May 16. The document aims to promote and coordinate actions against violence, as well as prioritize respect for human diversity and dignity. The federal and state governments of Brazil commit to working together under the Pact to prevent these behaviors.
The document, supported by the UN, takes into account contributions from the 27 federative units of Brazil (26 states plus the Federal District). It was developed by expert consultants hired to conduct technical visits and gather data and opinions.
In the second week of May, the Ministry of Human Rights promoted the Week Against LGBTphobia with activities that also celebrated the International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO). During the week, there were a series of debates on public policies on how to combat homophobic behaviors.
For Brazil’s Minister of Human Rights, Gustavo Rocha, this week brought visibility to the cause. “We need to advance on this issue. It is very good to know that the LGBTI population is represented in politics, but this is just another step to ensure that their rights are protected,” he emphasized.
Source: www.brazilgovnews.gov.br