A study shows that politicians from 51 countries have used homophobic rhetoric in elections, while LGBTQ+ representation has increased in 36 countries.
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The study conducted by Outright International highlights the use of homophobic and transphobic rhetoric by politicians in 51 countries during previous elections. Although progress has been recorded in LGBTQ+ representation, with candidates from 36 countries, including Romania, the majority were unsuccessful. The increase in LGBTQ+ visibility has generated negative reactions from conservative segments, and politicians from various countries are using anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric as part of a coordinated global strategy.
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Politicienii din cel puțin 51 de țări au folosit retorica anti-LGBTQ+ în timpul alegerilor, constată o organizație neguvernamentală
Politicieni din cel puțin 51 de țări au folosit retorică anti-LGBTQ+ în alegeri. România, dată ca exemplu pozitiv - raport
Politicieni din cel puțin 51 de țări au folosit retorică anti-LGBTQ+ în alegeri. România, dată ca exemplu pozitiv – raport
Politicienii din cel puțin 51 de țări au folosit retorica anti-LGBTQ+ în timpul alegerilor / Intensificarea discriminării, mână în mână cu ascensiunea autoritarismului
Politicienii din cel puțin 51 de țări au folosit retorica anti-LGBTQ+ în timpul alegerilor
Politicians in at least 51 countries used anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric during elections, NGO finds
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