May 9, 2025|
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|7 months agoAnti-LGBTQ+ Hate Crimes Surge in Switzerland
New data reveals nearly six hate crimes reported weekly against LGBTQ+ community, with transgender individuals facing half of all incidents
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- LGBTQ+ hate crimes in Switzerland have increased fivefold since 2020
- Transgender individuals face half of all reported hate crime incidents
- The incidents include physical assault, verbal violence, sexual harassment, and workplace discrimination
By The Numbers
309
Total hate crimes reported in the last year
6
Average weekly hate crimes reported
500%
Increase in hate crime reports since 2020
They Said
"While Switzerland is celebrating LGBTQ+ visibility through the success of non-binary artist Nemo at Eurovision, it is crucial to remember that these advances coexist with a harsh everyday reality"
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Rising Wave of Anti-LGBTQ+ Violence
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Transgender Community Bears Heaviest Burden
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Types of Discrimination and Violence
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