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Malta Tops LGBTQ+ Rights Ranking Amid Rising Violence

5/23/2025

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Malta shines brightly at the top of the ILGA-Europe LGBTQ+ rights ranking with an impressive score of 88.83%. While Belgium climbs to second place, alarming reports reveal a surge in violence against LGBTQ+ individuals. Romania lags behind at 19%, and both the UK and Hungary face setbacks due to oppressive laws threatening LGBTQ+ freedoms.

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Malta shines brightly at the top of the ILGA-Europe LGBTQ+ rights ranking with an impressive score of 88.83%. While Belgium climbs to second place, alarming reports reveal a surge in violence against LGBTQ+ individuals. Romania lags behind at 19%, and both the UK and Hungary face setbacks due to oppressive laws threatening LGBTQ+ freedoms.