Orgull Anoia Demands Better Protection for Trans Minors Following Sexual Assault Conviction

The organization welcomes a six-year prison sentence in Igualada but warns of systemic vulnerability.

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The Orgull Anoia association has called for increased protection for transgender minors following a court ruling that sentenced a man to six years in prison for sexually assaulting a minor in Igualada.

While the entity views the judicial outcome positively, they emphasize that the victim, who was undergoing gender transition, represents a group facing extreme vulnerability. The organization argues that legal action alone cannot solve the underlying issues of social rejection and violence.
According to the Anoia-based group, trans youth are exposed to double vulnerability, facing both physical risks and daily discrimination such as bullying. They advocate for comprehensive sexual education to help children identify and report abuse safely.

"The response to these cases must go beyond the criminal sphere and include educational, social, and political measures."

Orgull Anoia · LGTBI+ advocacy group
The statement concludes by urging institutions to prioritize the safety of minors and to counter the increasingly hostile public discourse against the trans community observed this March.