International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia 2024

Equality - Diversity - Disability Article published on 02 April 2024 , Updated on 29 April 2024

Université Paris-Saclay is strongly committed to fighting all forms of discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people (LGBT). As the violence experienced by many LGBT people is often due to a lack of understanding, the university is organising a series of events which are open to all, to raise awareness among its community and answer questions.

While violence against LGBT people often goes unnoticed by those who are not affected by it, it represents a source of daily suffering for many, ranging from inappropriate comments to assault. It is, unfortunately, a phenomenon that also exists in the world of higher education.

A few facts and figures

  • Since 2016, the number of reported anti-LGBT cases has risen drastically: +129% for crimes and offences and +115% for penalties1
  • Reporting cases still remains limited among victims of anti-LGBT acts: 20% of victims of threats or violence and just 5% of victims of insults report their experiences, according to a Lifestyle and Security survey (averages between 2012 and 2018.)1
  • In 2022, recorded anti LGBT+ crimes mainly concerned young people under the age of 30 (52%) and men (72%). 83% of individuals accused of anti-LGBT+ crimes were men. 1
  • In 2022, the charity SOS Homophobie received 1,506 accounts of LGBTphobia via its hotlines and support initiatives for victims. They recorded 1,195 cases of LGBTphobia in France, a rise of 5% since 2021. 1
  • 64% of accounts were made by gay men, 18% by lesbian women, 14% by transgender people, 4% by people who identify as non-binary. 1

1 Source: French national plan for equality and against LGBT+ hate and discrimination (2023-2026), by the Minister for gender equality, diversity and equal opportunities.

On the agenda:

  • Tuesday 14 May:

Webinar with the association, OUTrans. The webinar aims to raise awareness about the social, political and health challenges faced by transgender people and provide ideas on how to adopt more inclusive practices. 1pm - 2.30pm. Follow the webinar here.

  • Friday 17 May:

Multidisciplinary research seminar against LGBTphobia, co-organised by Léa Dorion, lecturer in Management Science at the Jean Monnet Faculty and Clotilde Coron, professor in Management Science, Vice-Dean of Research and Equality Coordinator at the Jean Monnet Faculty. 9.30am - 6pm. Where? Salle Vedel (Faculté Jean Monnet, 54 bd Desgranges, 92330 Sceaux). Register for the research seminar.