Tbilisi. Public Defender published a Statement on International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia.

"International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia is marked on May 17, which is is related to the removal of homosexuality from the list of diseases by the World Health Organization”, - mentioned the Public Defender, - "Homophobic and transphobic attitudes in Georgia are closely linked to the rate of violence and discrimination against the LGBT+ community. The practice of the Public Defender shows that LGBT+ is one of the most vulnerable groups in terms of realization of the right to equality. Stereotypes and prejudices in the society daily endanger realization of important rights, such as the right to education, right to work, access to healthcare and various services, and freedom of peaceful assembly”.

Source: The organization’s webpage