Betim carries out a census to understand the demands of the LGBTQIA+ population

Betim City Hall, in the Metropolitan Region of Belo Horizonte, carries out the Census of the city's LGBTQIA+ Population. The survey seeks to gather information about the living conditions and main demands of this population to guide the creation of public policies in the municipality.

The questionnaire can be answered until November 13th, through the Betim City Hall website. Participation is confidential and does not require identification.

Among the topics covered are employability, socioeconomic conditions and access to health and safety services. The data will be used to identify the needs of the LGBTQIA+ population and support the planning of actions and projects by the municipal administration.

Data will guide projects

According to Daniel de Souza, advisor to the Betim Equality Superintendency and responsible for the census, the initiative arose from dialogue between municipal management and the LGBTQIA+ population, which presented demands related to the need to better understand the reality of this public.

"The Census is an important instrument for us to listen to the population, understand their needs and gather data that can guide the development of real public policies aimed at the community. The participation of each person is essential so that we have a broader and closer portrait of the reality of the LGBTQIA+ population in Betim", he stated

Among the initiatives under discussion are actions aimed at inserting trans women into the job market and raising awareness about pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), a medication used to prevent HIV.

Importance of participation

The legal advisor to the General Secretariat of the Municipality, Adaiane Ferraz, also highlighted the importance of the population's participation in the survey.

"This survey is an opportunity to better understand the reality of the LGBTQIA+ population in Betim and understand their main demands. With qualified information, it will be possible to identify challenges and needs that often do not appear in official records", he stated.

According to her, the data could contribute to the development of projects and public actions that are more aligned with the reality of the municipality.

Survey by Betim City Hall continues until November 13th and seeks to gather data to support public policies — Photo: Betim City Hall

How to participate

To participate in the Betim LGBTQIA+ Population Census, you must access the form provided by the city hall and respond to the questionnaire.

The survey is open until November 13th. Participation is free, the data is confidential and it is not necessary to identify yourself.

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