Speaking on behalf of the European Union, EU diplomat Josep Borrell says the situation for LGBT people has deteriorated as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

This is stated in a statement published on the website of the EU Foreign Ministry on May 16, writes "

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Borrell stressed that everyone is born free and equal, and reaffirmed the EU's strong commitment to protecting and promoting human rights, including LGBT people.

He said he was concerned that 69 countries criminalize love relationships between people of the same sex, and 11 countries even threaten the death penalty for it..

“The EU will continue to tackle discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, highlighting the vulnerable position of LGBT people in the post-COVID-19 recovery period and calling for a fairer, more inclusive and resilient society,” Borrell said in a statement..

Also today, the embassies of 20 countries expressed concern about cases of discrimination against representatives of the LGBTIQ community in Ukraine, especially against the backdrop of the coronavirus pandemic.