Observatory for recording rights violations of LGBTQI+ persons over 55

LGBTQI+ people aged 55+

The Observatory aims to anonymously record experiences of gender bias, age discrimination, and forms of violence experienced by LGBTQI+ individuals aged 55 and over. The data will be used to highlight forms of exclusion and to strengthen interventions and policies in favor of equality, visibility, and access to rights.

Participation is anonymous and voluntary. No personal data that allows for your identification is collected.

This action is part of the project "Di.V.E.S | Diversity, Visibility, Support for LGBTQI+ persons over 55", implemented by Proud Seniors Greece in collaboration with Diotima Centre.

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Purpose

The Observatory serves as a public tool for visibility, documentation, and collective advocacy, with respect for the anonymity and dignity of participants. Every experience matters. Every entry contributes to the demand for a fairer and more inclusive framework for care and life, strengthening the collective voice of the community.

Older LGBTQI+ individuals face

Multiple and intersecting forms of exclusion:

  • Discrimination in health and care services.
  • Social isolation and exclusion.
  • Ageism combined with discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation.
  • Barriers to accessing support networks and communities.

Why recording your experience matters

  • You contribute to the creation of reliable data.
  • You strengthen the formulation of policies and interventions.
  • You make visible experiences that are often silenced.
  • You empower the collective voice of the community.

What you can record

Incidents regarding:

  • Discrimination or unequal treatment.
  • Verbal, psychological, or physical violence.
  • Exclusion from services, facilities, or social spaces.
  • Rights violations.
  • Experiences in health facilities, care homes, or public services.

Anonymity and Protection of Participation

Your participation is completely anonymous. No personal data allowing your identification is collected, and the information is used exclusively for research and advocacy purposes.

Note: This recording does not constitute a formal legal complaint, but contributes to the collective mapping of experiences and the strengthening of rights advocacy.

Incident Recording

Please provide information only for what you feel safe to share.

1 Intro 2 Details 3 Incident details 4 Impact 5 Research

Observatory form

Introduction

Estimated time to complete: 5-10 minutes

Research Framework

This survey aims to anonymously record experiences of gender bias, age discrimination, and forms of violence experienced by LGBTQI+ individuals aged 55 and over. This is part of the Di.V.E.S project (Diversity, Visibility, Elderly's Support), implemented by Proud Seniors Greece in collaboration with the Diotima Centre, with the support of the Bodossaki Foundation.

Purpose

The data will be used to highlight forms of exclusion and to strengthen interventions and policies favoring equality, visibility, and access to rights.

Anonymity & Data Protection (GDPR)

Participation is anonymous and voluntary. No personal data that allows for your identification is collected. The data will be used exclusively in an aggregate and anonymous form, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Consent

Fields marked with * are required. Fields marked “optional” can be left blank.

Most Frequent Category

Verbal violence

Current overview based on reports recorded to date.

Submissions

16

Individuals

counts anonymous participations, not identified persons.

Written testimonies

6

Testimony

counts entries that include a description of the experience.

Project identity

The project "Di.V.E.S.: Diversity, Visibility, Elderly's Support" is being implemented as part of the PLATO program, with Diotima Centre as the implementing body and Proud Seniors Greece as a partner. PLATO is co-funded by the European Union through the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV) program, the Bodossaki Foundation, and the NGO Support Center, with a total grant of €3.1 million.

Funded by the European Union. The views and opinions expressed herein are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the European Union, the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA), the Bodossaki Foundation, or the NGO SUPPORT CENTRE. The European Union, the EACEA, the Bodossaki Foundation, and the NGO SUPPORT CENTRE cannot be held responsible for the opinions expressed.

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