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Homophobia

In a recent study of the experiences of gay men, lesbians and bisexuals over the past five years 34:

  • 34% of men and 25% of women said they had experienced violence because of their sexuality. Between 2-5% had been assaulted with a weapon;

  • 32% of respondents had been harassed because of their sexuality;

  • harassment included blackmail, vandalism, graffiti and hate mail; 73% had been verbally abused;

  • 40% of all homophobic attacks in young people took place in school

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