Progress in reducing violent deaths
The number of LGBTIQ+ people killed violently in Brazil has experienced a significant decrease in recent years. According to a report from an NGO network, in 2021 316 cases were recorded, in 2022 the number decreased to 273, and in 2023 it was further reduced to 230. Despite this decrease, Brazil is still considered the most dangerous country in the world for this community.
Data on deaths
Of the total of 230 deaths in 2023, 184 were victims of murder due to their sexual orientation or gender identity, 18 committed suicide, and 28 died from other causes. The majority of victims were transgender people, followed by gay men, transsexual men, and lesbians. Most deaths occurred in people between the ages of 20 and 39, and the most common manner of death was from firearms and at night.
Underreporting of cases
The report notes that the data is likely an underestimate, as there are no official statistics on these deaths. The media’s reliance on identifying victims’ sexual orientation and gender identity can lead to the omission of many cases of violence against LGBTIQ+ people.
Situation in Spain
In contrast, Spain remains in fourth position in the ranking of LGTBI+ rights in Europe, according to the ILGA-Europe Rainbow Map. Although there has been progress in legislation in some European countries, a reactionary trend has also been observed in others, which highlights the importance of continuing to work to protect the rights of LGBTIQ+ people globally.
