We don't need to worry or think twice when we are affectionate towards each other in public. We want none of our lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender friends to hide their affection and love or to be harassed only because they dare to express their love. On a daily basis, same-sex couples, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people and their children face hatred, abuse and violence because of their sexual orientation and gender identity. Only a few countries in Europe criminalise such violence and hatred towards LGBT people'. Zie ook: A5205 t/m A5216