1. HOMOPHOBIA

2. STATISTICS
• 17% of LGBT citizens have been victims of hate
crimes in the past three years.
• 85% of those are subject to harassment and
intimidation.
• 30% are afraid of reporting to the police because they
think they won’t pursue the matter.
• 30% of offenders are previously acquainted with
their victims!

3. We can’t let these things happen..

5. So we should show support and
solidarity

6. HOW?
• Join an LGBT organization near you, at school
or in your community. If there’s none, you
could start one.
• Assert your beliefs about equality regardless of
sexual orientation, especially when
conversations involving the homophobic jokes.

7. Remember,