The Observatory against LGTBIphobia has called for stronger weekend support services after reporting that more than half of all incidents in Catalonia take place between Friday evening and Monday morning.
Presenting its annual report for 2024 at the Barcelona LGTBI Centre, the organisation revealed that 53.1% of recorded cases occurred during weekends, when available resources to assist victims are most limited. Coordinator Cristian Carrer said the lack of immediate support at these times leaves many without essential guidance and intervention.
The study registered 318 incidents in 2024, a 4.9% rise from the previous year and the second consecutive year above the 300 mark. Compared with 2015, cases have increased by 181%, a rise attributed both to greater reporting and ongoing hostility. Already in 2025, 260 incidents have been reported, suggesting the upward trend is continuing.
Gay men accounted for 63.4% of incidents, while trans people represented 29%. The report highlights that most attacks occurred in public spaces (29.7%), followed by nightlife venues (12.7%) and social media (9.8%). More than half of all cases were concentrated in the province of Barcelona.
The Observatory stressed that additional funding and staff capacity are urgently needed to cover peak periods, particularly weekends, if Catalonia is to curb the persistent rise in LGTBIphobic incidents.
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