A Global School Climate Crisis

Insights on LGBTQ Students in Latin America

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A Global School Climate Crisis: Insights on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, & Queer (LGBTQ) Students in Latin America explores the school experiences of LGBTQ students in seven countries across Latin America: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, Uruguay. This report was created in partnership with Todo Mejora, a Chilean-based non-governmental organization (NGO) dedicated to the well-being of children and adolescents who experience bullying or suicidal behavior due to discrimination based on their sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

In 2016, GLSEN and Todo Mejora worked with eleven other NGOs in Latin America to conduct national research on the experiences of LGBTQ secondary school students in seven countries across the region: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, and Uruguay. A Global School Climate Crisis draws from these seven studies to compare school climate for LGBTQ youth across Latin America. This report explores:

Hearing biased language from both students and educators
Experiences of harassment and assault
Effects of hostile school experiences on educational outcomes and psychological well-being
The availability and utility of supportive school resources
Similarities and differences in student experiences across countries

This report also considers differences in culture, language, social norms, and national legislation that may influence LGBTQ student experiences.

Shareable Infographics

We have created downloadable infographics so that you can easily share some of the most critical findings in the report.

An infographic with an open mouth with lightning bolts coming out. The text reads: Most LGBTQ students in Latin America regularly hear homophobic remarks at school. There are 7 speech bubbles with percentages indicating the percentage of LGBTQ students who heard homophobic remarks at school sometimes, often, or frequently. The percentages are: Argentina, 93.0%, Brazil, 78.0%, Chile, 74.2%, Colombia, 86.2%, Mexico, 82.2%, Peru, 84.1%, Uruguay, 84.2%. Learn more at glsen.org/latinamerica

A student is curled up and seated on the ground, with a sad expression. The text reads: LGBTQ students in Latin America commonly face harassment at school due to their sexual orientation. Seven bubbles with percentages indicate the percentage of LGBTQ students who experienced verbal harassment due to their sexual orientation. The percentages are: Argentina, 72.0%, Brazil, 72.6%, Chile, 78.0%, Colombia, 70.2%, Mexico, 74.6%, Peru, 84.1%, Uruguay, 48.9%. Learn more at glsen.org/latinamerica

Several adults wearing LGBTQ symbols are emerging from an open book. The text reads: In Latin America, LGBTQ students with more supportive staff are less likely to miss school. Learn more at glsen.org/latinamerica

A pile of books is surrounded by sheets of paper with percentages. The text reads: Very few LGBTQ students in Latin America have policies that protect their safety at school. The percentages indicate the percentage of LGBTQ students with an LGBTQ-inclusive anti-bullying policy at school. The percentages are: Argentina, 6.9%, Brazil, 8.3%, Chile, 11.1%, Colombia, 14.7%, Mexico, 8.4%, Peru, 6.9%. Learn more at glsen.org/latinamerica

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