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The City of Montpellier is taking steps to prevent violence and ensure the safety of local residents. Insults, discrimination and violence suffered by a large number of LGBT+ people because of their loves or sexualities are condemned.
LGBTQIA+phobia report by SOS Homophobie
In 1997, the association SOS Homophobie published its first Report on violence experienced by LGBTQIA+ people.
Since then, this work has been compiling and analyzing every year the testimonies received daily on their helpline. The statistical data is classified into several themes (physical assaults, discrimination at work, in the family, mal de vivre, etc.), and analyzed by the volunteers.
C'est quoi une discrimination ?
La discrimination, c’est interdit. Faire une différence entre des personnes à cause de leurs orientations sexuelles ou de leurs identités de genre, c’est une discrimination (article 225-1 du Code pénal). Elle peut toucher tout âge, jeunes comme adultes, et se produire n’importe où : à l’école, en famille, au travail, dans la rue, ou dans tout autre lieu, public ou privé.
La discrimination peut prendre plusieurs formes :
- Une forme directe : comme un refus ou une exclusion en raison de l’orientation/identité d’une personne
- Une forme indirecte : comme imposer une tenue genrée au travail
- Du harcèlement : propos, blagues ou insultes à caractères LGBTQIA+phobes
- Un refus de soins/de services : comme se faire refuser l’entrée dans un restaurant
- Une discrimination institutionnelle : comme l’absence de reconnaissance juridique/une loi/règlement défavorable
May 17: World Day against LGBTQIA+phobia
Every year, May 17 celebrates the World Day against LGBTQIA+phobias. On this occasion, the City reaffirms its commitment to equal rights and treatment for all by organizing, alongside associations, an official ceremony to raise the LGBTQIA+ flag on the masts of City Hall.
Speeches, debates, screenings, stand-up... Throughout May and June, numerous awareness-raising and information initiatives are also being organized by the City and the associative fabric.
Raising awareness among City and Métropole employees
The municipality is also taking the initiative to raise awareness among City and Metropole employees about welcoming LGBTI+ audiences and the professional inclusion of LGBTI+ employees.
These awareness-raising actions, proposed by the Human Resources Department, are provided by the L'Autre Cercle association, with which the City has signed a charter of commitment.
Parallel to this, the City of Montpellier has embarked on an AFNOR labeling process and is preparing its application for the Alliance label, which commits it to respecting professional equality and diversity.
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