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White Paper Presentation April 2011

Combating Homophobia. Local Policies for Equality on the grounds of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity. A European White Paper. Joan Subirats Barcelona. White Paper Presentation April 2011. Combating Homophobia. Joan Subirats april 2011. index. 1. Background of the project

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White Paper Presentation April 2011

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  1. Combating Homophobia.Local Policies for Equality on the grounds of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity.A European White Paper Joan SubiratsBarcelona White Paper PresentationApril 2011

  2. Combating Homophobia Joan Subiratsapril 2011 index • 1. Background of the project • 2. Aims of the White Paper • 3. Methodology • - Research on experiences and networks • - Choosing good practices • 4. Context • 5. Areas of intervention • 6. Possible policy target groups • 7. General reflections

  3. Combating Homophobia Joan Subiratsapril 2011 background / aims / methodology / research / good practices / context / areas intervention / target Background of the project

  4. Combating Homophobia Joan Subiratsapril 2011 background / aims / methodology / research / good practices / context / areas intervention / target Background of the project - Despite advances, LGBT people continue to be the object of discrimination. - The role of public administrations, a crucial factor. - Municipal councils have an important and specific task. - Local administrations often do not know how to act to fight LGBT discrimination.

  5. Combating Homophobia Joan Subiratsapril 2011 background / aims / methodology / research / good practices / context / areas intervention / target Aims of the White paper

  6. Combating Homophobia Joan Subiratsapril 2011 background / aims / methodology / research / good practices / context / areas intervention / target Aims of the White paper • To reinforce the commitment of local councils to promote LGTB equality • By providing references for successful local policies. • - To promote the implementation of policies aimed at combating LGTB discrimination at a local level.

  7. Combating Homophobia Joan Subiratsapril 2011 background / aims / methodology / research / good practices / context / areas intervention / target Methodology

  8. Combating Homophobia Joan Subiratsapril 2011 background / aims / methodology / research / good practices / context / areas intervention / target Methodology • Absence of previous studies on this issue at a European level. • - The recommendations and good practices, based on two sources: case studies, and research on experiences and networks.

  9. Combating Homophobia Joan Subiratsapril 2011 background / aims / methodology / research / good practices / context / areas intervention / target Research on experiences and networks

  10. Combating Homophobia Joan Subiratsapril 2011 background / aims / methodology / research / good practices / context / areas intervention / target Research on experiences and networks • The aim was to locate experiences with LGBT policies. • The fieldwork was based on a survey form addressed to municipal governments. • - A total of 107 experiences were compiled.

  11. Combating Homophobia Joan Subiratsapril 2011 background / aims / methodology / research / good practices / context / areas intervention / target Choosing good practices

  12. Combating Homophobia Joan Subiratsapril 2011 background / aims / methodology / research / good practices / context / areas intervention / target Choosing good practices • Good practices: public policies that can be considered as a point of reference because they are innovative, successful and transferable. • Chosen from among: the case studies, the experiences and networks. • - 36 good practices were selected.

  13. Combating Homophobia Joan Subiratsapril 2011 background / aims / methodology / research / good practices / context / areas intervention / target Context

  14. Combating Homophobia Joan Subiratsapril 2011 background / aims / methodology / research / good practices / context / areas intervention / target Context 1. Legislation and public policies in the EU 2. Attitudes of European citizens towards homosexuality 3. Areas of intervention 4. Possible policy target groups

  15. Combating Homophobia Joan Subiratsapril 2011 background / aims / methodology / research / good practices / context / areas intervention / target Areas of intervention

  16. Combating Homophobia Joan Subiratsapril 2011 background / aims / methodology / research / good practices / context / areas intervention / target Areas of intervention - Local Administration - Hate Crime and Hate Speech - Family - Education - Employment - Health - Culture and Media - Sports - Religious institutions

  17. Combating Homophobia Joan Subiratsapril 2011 background / aims / methodology / research / good practices / context / areas intervention / target Possibly police target groups - Transgender people - Elderly LGBT - Immigrant and ethnic minority LGBT people

  18. Combating Homophobia Joan SubiratsBarcelona http://igop.uab.catjoan.subirats@uab.cat

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