Hate Crimes against 2SLGBTQIA+ people have increased by 59 per cent over the last year.
44 per cent of trans youth have attempted suicide, 40 per cent of homeless youth are queer.
2SLGTBQIA+ youth are 4 times more likely to have alcohol, tobacco or other substance abuse issues and 70 per cent of high school students hear queerphobic remarks on a daily basis.
This is happening in our community and you can make a change.
No Mayoral, Deputy Mayor or councilors in North Perth, West Perth, Perth South or the Township of Perth East have taken the pledge to support 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.
No School Board Trustee Candidates have taken the pledge either for North Perth, West Perth, Perth South.
Vote With Pride asks that candidates touch on topics like community safety and well-being, housing and homelessness, mental health and addiction and school experience for our 2SLGTBQIA+ Youth.
Visit votewithpride.ca to learn more, and encourage your local candidates to take the pledge.
Written by Kyla Close
