Less than three days after the inauguration, the rainbow bench with the number was vandalized Gay Help Line 800 713 713 of Piazza Monte Baldo, built thanks to the support of the Young Democrats, who will soon restore the bench, and of the Municipio III of Rome.
The vandalization of a rainbow bench promoting a toll-free support number is a serious gesture to be condemned which confirms an often hostile climate towards LGBT people (lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans), and demonstrates that Beyond symbols, concrete actions are needed to combat homophobic and transphobic violence. which continually manifests itself in violent acts, even against people. This gesture demonstrates the need for an operational plan at all institutional levels, as evidenced by the We receive many reports on the Gay Help Line toll-free number 800 713 713.
The damage to this and other rainbow symbols in recent months is just the tip of the iceberg. Concrete and constant help is needed for the victims.
Pietro Turano, Spokesperson for the Gay Center