World Day Against Homophobia: France records 5,000 annual hate crimes

In 2025, France records approximately 5,000 hate crimes or offences of a homophobic nature annually, according to Stop Homophobia figures.

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The World Day Against Homophobia, observed this Sunday, calls for relentless fight against destructive stereotypes.

Associations urge authorities to strengthen prevention measures against violence targeting LGBTQ+ persons.

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