Every day lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people face difficulties in accessing services, goods or claiming a right, all because they have a same-sex partner or a diverse gender identity. Much of this violence is perceived as "normal" despite being criminalised by law.

It is for this reason that Colombia Diversa wants to know about these cases, in which accessing our rights has been a constant struggle and, if necessary, provide you with legal advice for your defence. Below we will describe situations that reflect these experiences. If you answer yes to any of them, it is because you have suffered violence because of your sexual orientation or gender identity.

If you want to tell us about your case so that we can support you in defending your rights, you can do so by calling us at whatsapp 313-3656918 or by mail co****************@*************sa.org.

Situations of violence against LGBT people

• You have been removed from a bar or public place for being with a person of the same sex.
• You have been subjected to police ill-treatment.
• You have been the subject of aggressions on the part of your parents or people you live with because of your sexual orientation or gender identity
• You have been forced to changing where you live because of pressure from neighbours or your landlord.
• You have been rejected for a job or bullied by colleagues at work or at university.
• Where you study or work has prevented you from going to school or work with clothing appropriate to your gender identity because your documents show a different sex
• You have been denied or conditional on the school quota because of your sexual orientation or gender identity.
• Have you experienced difficulties in accessing the health services for the affirmation of your gender identity (hormone treatments, surgeries, etc.)
• You have been forced to separate from  your children because of your sexual orientation or gender identity
•  You have been denied the rights that you have over the proceeds in a relationship or the possibility of receiving a survivor's pension as a same-sex partner.

Let's stand up for our rights and denounce. Remember that you can count on Colombia Diversa for support and legal advice. Contact us: at whatsapp 313-3656918 or by mail co****************@*************sa.org

In the face of gender-based violence and violence based on prejudice: Not one step back!