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Support Program for LGBTQIA+ Death Threat leaders, from Fundo Positivo

Dates and deadlines

May 16, 2024

until

11:50 p.m.

information

Taking into account that Brazil is the country in fourth place in the ranking of murders of human rights defenders, where LGBTQIA+ activists are also part of this total. Murders of LGBTQIA+ human rights defenders who were carrying out their struggles against injustices, inequalities and rights violations were recorded.

Being LGBTQIA+ and defending human rights poses a high risk. Therefore, it is necessary to strengthen the actions of the country's LGBTQIA+ leaders and protect them in the event of a death threat..

 

The LGBTQIA+ Fund, concerned with ensuring the physical integrity of defenders of this segment, institutes the protection program for LGBTQIA+ leaders threatened with death, which consists of: promoting financial support for LGBTQIA+ leaders whose lives are threatened with death due to their political activities in defense of rights of full citizenship for the LGBTQIA+ population and/or reports of violations in the defense of rights, covering transportation, accommodation and food expenses. for a maximum period of 3 months.

Registration can be made until May 16, 2024.