Incidents of queer discrimination around the world

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April 2026

• Green candidate harassed with homophobic slurs at Birmingham mosque

  A Green party candidate leafleting at a mosque in Birmingham was accosted by campaigners who called the party the 'gay party' and said they wanted to turn children gay; one man threatened to beat him up.

  Apr 17 · Birmingham, United Kingdom1 source

• Man assaulted in suspected homophobic attack in Toronto's Church-Wellesley Village

  Two men yelled homophobic slurs at a victim walking along Church Street in Toronto's Church-Wellesley Village, then assaulted him before fleeing in a dark-coloured sedan.

  Apr 4 · Toronto, Canada1 source

• Inmate killed and dismembered in cell at Minas Gerais prison

  A detainee was killed and dismembered inside his cell at a prison in Muriaé, Minas Gerais; police say the killing was motivated by homophobia.

  Apr 2 · Muriaé, Brazil1 source

March 2026

• GOP account posts 'No Queens' jab at Tim Walz

  The official GOP account on X quote-retweeted Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's 'No kings' message with a photo of him and the caption 'No Queens,' which critics described as a homophobic jab.

  Mar 28 · United States1 source

• Teacher at Mallorca school targeted with homophobic comments online

  Students at a secondary school in Andratx used a fake account to enter a digital classroom and posted degrading comments mocking a teacher's sexual orientation, along with obscene photographs.

  Mar 22 · Andratx, Spain2 sources

• NASCAR driver suspended for mocking rival with 'gay voice' on livestream

  NASCAR driver Daniel Dye used a derogatory 'gay voice' to mock fellow racer David Malukas during a livestream, leading NASCAR and his team to suspend him.

  Mar 17 · United States1 source

• Trans woman insulted and punched in Bremen city centre

  An unknown man verbally insulted a 30-year-old trans woman homophobically and then punched her in the face in Bremen city centre before fleeing with a companion.

  Mar 16 · Bremen, Germany1 source

• TV host says trans congresswoman 'is not a woman' on national broadcast

  On his SBT program, presenter Ratinho said federal deputy Erika Hilton 'is not a woman, she is trans' and repeatedly claimed only women with a uterus and who menstruate can be women, questioning her election to chair the Chamber's Women's Rights Committee.

  Mar 11 · Sao Paulo, BrazilSexism / Gender-Based Violence2 sources

• Young man assaulted in Pontevedra in homophobic attack

  A young man was attacked while leaving a pub in Pontevedra by an assailant who shouted a homophobic slur at him.

  Mar 8 · Pontevedra, Spain1 source

February 2026

• Candidate ridicules rival's sexuality in interview

  A far-right presidential candidate mocked and made homophobic remarks about rival candidate Juan Daniel Oviedo's sexuality during an interview with an influencer, prompting condemnations from fellow right-wing candidates.

  Feb 24 · Colombia1 source

• Lesbian couple in Johannesburg face homophobic backlash over wedding

  A Johannesburg lesbian couple who married in a Hindu ceremony were mocked with homophobic comments on social media after images of their wedding went viral.

  Feb 21 · Johannesburg, South Africa1 source

• Church in Santa Monica vandalized with homophobic graffiti

  The Church in Ocean Park in Santa Monica was vandalized with homophobic graffiti scrawled across its walls and doorway, an act church officials and local leaders condemned as hate-motivated intimidation of the LGBTQ+ community.

  Feb 20 · Santa Monica, United States1 source

• Actor arrested after Mardi Gras fight, admits homophobia

  During a Mardi Gras party in New Orleans, an actor was arrested after punching two men in a fight outside a bar on Rue Royale; two LGBT witnesses said he shouted homophobic slurs, and he later said he is homophobic and fought a gay man.

  Feb 17 · New Orleans, United States2 sources

• Drag queen assaulted during Olinda carnival

  An architect dressed as a drag queen was insulted with homophobic slurs and struck in the eye by a group of youths in the historic centre of Olinda during carnival.

  Feb 15 · Olinda, Brazil1 source

• California high school seniors spell homophobic slur in class photo

  Ten seniors at Redwood High School in Visalia, California arranged themselves in a class photo to spell out a homophobic slur, prompting an investigation and disciplinary action from the school district.

  Feb 13 · Visalia, United States1 source

January 2026

• Commentator posts slur targeting gay Jewish Green Party leader

  Far-right commentator Katie Hopkins posted an image on X captioned 'The U.K. Has a Gay Jew Leading Muslims to vote Green,' aimed at Green Party leader Zack Polanski, who is gay and Jewish.

  Jan 27 · United Kingdom1 source

• Nicki Minaj uses homophobic slur in social media exchange

  Nicki Minaj used a homophobic slur in posts on X while criticizing coverage of an anti-ICE protest, drawing condemnation from fans and advocacy groups.

  Jan 22 · United States1 source

• Teacher found dead near bus stop in Brazil; police suspect homophobia

  A 32-year-old teacher was found dead beside a bus stop in Sobradinho II, in Brazil's Distrito Federal, after being beaten and kicked.

  Jan 4 · Sobradinho II, Brazil1 source

December 2025

• Gay couple's New Year's Eve kiss in Times Square draws online hate

  A gay couple who kissed during the New Year's Eve broadcast in Times Square received hateful messages and comments online, including threats that they would be stoned and accusations of corrupting children, after a conservative account shared a clip of the moment.

  Dec 31 · New York City, United States1 source

Other categories

• Racism 479
• Religious Discrimination 318
• Sexism / Gender-Based Violence 827
• Xenophobia 141