The Lánzate LGTBI+ Association of the Canary Islands has presented the service called "Rainbow Line", aimed at guiding and supporting members of the community in Lanzarote and their families, as well as preventing sexual health issues.
"This entire service focuses primarily on hate crimes, such as detection, possible corresponding reporting, accompaniment, legal advice, and psychological support," explain the association.
The Rainbow Line works hand in hand with the State Security Forces of Spain, such as the National Police, Civil Guard, and NGOs like Doctors of the World, and the collective explains that "other entities are gradually participating as well."
To provide this service, which is completely free and anonymous, a centralized telephone number, 928 80 66 11, and a website, www.lineaarcoiris.org, have been enabled.
"Are you being harassed?"
In addition, posters will be distributed with messages as direct as "Are you being harassed?", "Have you had risky sex?", "Do you doubt your sexuality?", with which they intend to attract the attention of people who suffer some type of aggression or need these services.
The presentation ceremony was attended by the Councilor for Social Welfare of the Cabildo of Lanzarote, Marcos Bergaz; the representative of Doctors of the World in Lanzarote, Sergio González; the president of the Lánzate LGTBI+ Association of the Canary Islands and the Rainbow Line, Rayco Betancort; and the director of the Observatory of the Lánzate LGTBI+ Association of the Canary Islands and the Rainbow Line, Nahum Cabrera. Also present was the delegate of the Citizen Participation area of the National Police and the head of the Hate Crimes Area.
"There is no love without freedom and there is no love without respect," commented the Councilor of the Cabildo of Lanzarote, highlighting this comprehensive care service, which according to the association "will help a large number of people on the island of Lanzarote."
