On the night of Saturday 4 to Sunday 5 August 2007, an assault took place on the meeting place behind the former Renault factory in Orleans. A dozen people arrived around 1 am and immediately and violently assaulted one of those present. Others were able to escape the attackers and prevent the police. The victim had to receive hospital care Orleans and a complaint was filed.

We are looking for witnesses to the assault to confuse the perpetrators.

If you have been witnesses or victims of other attacks on this place, thank you contact us quickly, because together we can reduce this violence unacceptable. Your identity may remain absolutely confidential.

The association provides the necessary support to the victim and active network to manage the situation.

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Once again, we invite you to visit the court of Orleans (46 rue de la Bretonnerie) following the referral requested by the aggressors of David and Kevin, in the immediate appearance of 20 April.

Let us all be united around them, on Friday May 12 2006 at 13:45 in open court. The Action Group gay and Lesbian Loiret be held in a civil trial and accompany these young people in their ordeal.

Show by our presence before the court in a calm and dignity (caution: this is not a rally!), No person living in France had to endure a verbal and / or physical because of his sexual orientation.

Alerted by the resurgence of homophobic violence, particularly in recent weeks, SOS Homophobia, the Syndicat National des Entreprises gay, Act Up-Paris, Ravad and the Federation of LGBT centers (represented by the Gagli) launched in response, their " crisis cell ", April 27.

"The reason for this initiative? It is simple for Jacques Lizé SOS Homophobia:

In 2000, 23 reported violent homophobic attacks.
In 2005, was 133 cases.

And there is physical violence, some resulting in hospitalization. There is an obvious deterioration of the situation. Before, it was "Sale queer" now it is rather "Sale fag. I'll burn. "

It is no longer at all the same threats as before. This finding, shared by all associations, leads us today to create this crisis cell attacks against LGBT people. It is an initiative focused on action. This is not to make great speeches but to bring the skills of each to better suit the current situation. "

Five were selected by the Crisis:

Develop a sense of omnipresence associations that support victims of aggression by overlaying the existing associations in establishing bridges between them and mobilizing institutions and media. The idea is to explain to people that LGBT people are mobilized and as networks to inform, to support exist.

Another idea: greater responsiveness. This requires greater support to victims, linking with lawyers gay friendly, accompanying by the associations in efforts such as Filings, medical examinations ... We must create conditions so that the victims testify and file complaints more easily.

The third axis is the awareness of government. The crisis will make proposals, easy to implement, on the reception of victims, prevention at the scene outside meetings ...

The fourth is to learn by all means to potential aggressors that homophobic acts are punished. They must understand that there is no impunity.

Last orientation: working for an early establishment of prevention policies homophobia in colleges and high schools. Indeed, we see very often. Many very violent homophobic assaults are committed by juveniles or young adults. It is a sign that it is at this moment that we must inform and prevent.

Finally, the Crisis decided to avoid the pitfall of réunionite. " "We will be responsive, concrete. Our desire is to move quickly to help victims. "

Release international association of 24 April 2006

While the number of physical attacks homophobic exploded in early 2006, SOS Homophobia, the sneg, Act Up-Paris and the Action Group of Gay and Lesbian Loiret (Gagli), member of the federation of LGBT Centers, erect cell crisis to inform and fight against such violence.

Our associations have found a significant number of physical homophobic attacks in recent days:

• April 16, Orleans: two young people between 18 and 22 years were attacked as they were held by the hand before a bus stop on a Sunday afternoon. They were insulted and beaten, and had to undergo temporary interruptions of work. The trial of their attackers is underway.
• Nanterre: the victim was hit on his workplace by people who pretends to be homosexual.
• April 13, Strasbourg: a young man was nearly hit by several people, and managed to take refuge in his car just in time, this has not prevented the attackers from harp on it. It was then continued for several kilometers.
• April 8, Perpignan: a man was beaten with sticks on a beach without any witness intervenes. The victim bears now Minerve.
• April 8, Marseille: a young lesbian was struck in the street (kicking the pubis and punches), and found itself on the Face on the sidewalk with several broken teeth. She complained.
• In early April, Paris: a gay man was found dead strangled in his home. Another was found dying at his home. The reason for these two different attacks is not yet established.

Our associations are very worried of a number of physical violence within a few days. This only confirms a trend observed by SOS Homophobia for several years, a growing number of testimonies physical assaults (multiplied by 6 between 2000 and 2004).

These attacks show, if any were needed, that homophobia is a reality, even in its most violent, and it is not yet eradicated.

The recent trials show that the homophobic feel in their right when hit or insult homosexuals simply because they exist. Far from testifying repentance, most seem convinced that homosexuality is "less than heterosexuality," as stated by the member Christian Vanneste in the press, and feels with a mission to clean France for homosexuals . The remarks made by the attackers ( "The gays deserve a bomb, they are not men!" For example) indicate clearly that it is more urgent than ever to educate young people in the fight against homophobia: testimony received by SOS Homophobia in 2005 indicate that these attacks are often committed by juveniles or young adults. However, no real awareness in the fight against homophobia is still under the programs of National Education.

Our associations, who fight daily against homophobia have therefore decided to set up a crisis cell to respond more quickly to respond to homophobic attacks, and remain very vigilant on new cases of violence reported to them.

Press Contacts:
SOS Homophobia: Jacques LIZE / jacques.lize @ sos-homophobie.org / 06.73.51.35.22
Sneg: Gérard SIAD / sneg@sneg.org / 06.09.07.69.22
Act Up-Paris: Thierry SCHAFFAUSER / zezetta.star @ caramail.com / 06.16.95.31.23
Action group Gay and Lesbian-Loiret (Gagli): Denis LEFEVRE / actiongay@free.fr / 06.29.65.57.38

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Many members of the Lesbian Gay Action Group Loiret, many partners Gagli associations attended the public hearing where comparaissaient the aggressors.

The attackers, as the law allows them, have requested a postponement of the hearing.

It has been debated a provisional detention pending trial

After the argument, the detention was ordered by Judge until May 12 to "avoid repetition of violent acts", and "the risk of intimidation of complainants".

The Gagli continues to protect and support the attack can bring a civil official. The Gagli manages the file with Master PALADINO and complainants.

The President spoke only at the request of the complainants, before the local and national press pointing out the position and role of the association in this case.

Cher (e) s adherent) sympathizer s and (e) s,

The victims fell tonight in confrontation with their attackers at the Hotel de Police. Madam Prosecutor decided to pursue the attackers in immediate tomorrow, Thursday 20 April 2006 at 14h in open court, the court of Orleans (rue de la Bretonnerie)

The Gagli Loiret be held with civil attacked.

All persons who may be released are invited to come and support.

More will be on, the more the message will be loud.
You can continue to encourage your messages of support by posting your comments.

The Board of Directors

This Sunday, 16 April 2006, around 15:45, two homosexuals were assaulted in the street near place of Arc in Orleans, where they awaited their buses.
This aggression has been identified by police as follows:
"Aggravated assault in a meeting, because of the sexual orientation of the victim. "

The Action Group Gay and Lesbian - Loiret strongly denounces this unacceptable behavior, is doing civil party to the two victims, and ensure that it does not go unpunished.

In addition, the Gagli supported in its efforts by several players in the homosexual community, including SOS Homophobia and the magazine TÊTU reaffirms that (e) Gay (the) is a (e) citizen (do) they face any gratuitous violence, most from now hesitate to assert its rights complaints and seeking redress.

As a homosexual (the) s, the Gagli has established, through its website, a network of support and assistance to both victims.