2026 international Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia

Webinar  Webinaire "Regards croisés : les recherches LGBTI+ à l’Université Paris-Saclay"  (Cross perspectives: LGBTI+ research at Université Paris-Saclay) (FR)

This event is part of the university’s ongoing commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Its aim is to highlight the research carried out by the teaching and research community on LGBTI+ issues (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people, as well as other gender identities and sexual orientations).

Through multidisciplinary approaches, this webinar offers cross perspectives on a range of topics including sport, law and work. It will shed light on the scientific, social and political issues related to sexual and gender minorities, while examining mechanisms of norms, categorisation and discrimination.

By giving researchers the opportunity to speak and encouraging dialogue with the public, Université Paris-Saclay aims to contribute to a better understanding of the realities experienced by LGBTI+ people, as well as to the development of knowledge that supports the fight against discrimination and the promotion of more inclusive environments.

According to the French Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, 68% of LGBT+ people who have experienced intimidation, threats, hurtful or derogatory comments related to their sexual orientation and/or gender identity have faced such situations in educational settings.

According to a 2025 survey conducted by the l’Institut français d'opinion publique(Ifop), published on 22 April 2026, LGBT+ people are more likely to experience discrimination in the workplace. Thirty-six per cent of LGBT+ employees report having been the target of at least one act of aggression in their workplace, an increase of eight points compared with 2024.