Aleanca LGBTI has issued a fact sheet addressing the concerning rise in anti-LGBTI+ rhetoric and actions in Albania. The document highlights disinformation spread by the Pro-Family and Pro-Life Coalition, which falsely linked a new draft law on surrogacy and medically assisted reproduction (RMA) to LGBTI+ groups.
The fact sheet discusses the surge of hate speech following a symbolic lesbian marriage during Pride Month in 2024 and details the profound social consequences for LGBTI individuals, including increased violence, stigma, and discrimination.
Aleanca LGBTI calls for international support and diplomatic pressure to combat this backlash and ensure the protection of human rights for LGBTI communities in Albania.
This fact sheet also sheds light on the challenges posed by the current draft law “On Sexual and Reproductive Health,” which restricts RMA techniques and surrogacy to heterosexual couples and single women, thereby excluding same-sex couples. Aleanca LGBTI denounces these provisions as discriminatory and incompatible with international human rights standards. Additionally, the document details a wave of misinformation campaigns that falsely claim the LGBTI+ community aims to “depopulate” the country or “degender” children. It also emphasizes the impact of these narratives on public opinion and political inertia, hindering crucial legal reforms for LGBTI rights in Albania.
We invite readers and international partners to consult the full document for a comprehensive understanding of the current situation and the urgent actions required to support Albania’s LGBTI+ community.