Warning of rise in homophobic attacks in Malaga.

LESBIAN, gay, bisexual and transsexual organizations Ojala and Colega have reported a rise in physical and verbal abuse towards the collective in Malaga. Coinciding with Gay Pride day, both groups remarked how important it was to continue to work on improving tolerance.

The President of Ojala, Teresa Pineda, says they are overwhelmed with problems including physical violence, police targeting gay bars, insults, parents who don’t accept their children’s homosexuality, and other problems.

Meanwhile, Colega President, Santiago Rubio, believes it is important to continue working at high schools to instill respect and tolerance.

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