In recent years, the Polish government have targeted sexual minorities and supported organisations that spread homophobia. The country’s ruling Law and Justice Party have inspired several towns in Poland to declare themselves an “LGBT-free zone” free from “LGBT ideology,” putting vulnerable LGBTQ+ citizens at risk of discrimination, prejudice and violence.
The letter, which was co-ordinated by Belgium’s embassy in Warsaw, said the Polish government is obliged to “protect all citizens from violence and discrimination and to ensure they enjoy equal opportunities.” “To this end, and in particular to shield communities in need of protection from verbal and physical abuse and hate speech, we need to jointly work on an environment of