Increase the acceptance of LGBTI people through positive examples and policies at local level

Social acceptance of LGBTI people in Slovakia is very low compared to other EU countries. According to a nationwide LGBT survey (Inakost, 2017), up to 50% of LGBTI people have had an unpleasant experience in relation to their identity. As a result, these individuals are reluctant to be open about it. The main goal of the project is therefore to increase self-acceptance and sense of security of LGBTI people through the presentation of positive role models. The presentation will take place as part of the pre-PRIDE campaign by publishing positive stories and articles on social media. During the PRIDE festival these stories will be distributed as part of the QYS magazines. Another activity of the project is to provide support to LGBTI people in the process of coming out and provide overall assistance in the form of advice and support group. This part of the project will be handled by the partner of the project – Iniciativa Inakost. It is planned to directly work and impact 40 LGBTI people. Last part of the project, a proposal of public policy will be prepared and discussed with representatives of the City of Bratislava with the aim of inclusion of the target group.