IWV0136-8283

Anti-trans violence (Europe & Central Asia)
Date of the incident
Feb 1, 2023
Country/territory of the incident
  • South Europe, Europe: Montenegro
Sex assigned at birth
male
Gender identity or expression
  • trans woman / trans feminine / trans femme / transgender woman
Occupation
  • unknown / not applicable
Migrant status
unknown / not applicable
Age range
15 to 18
Connection to LGBTIQ communities
unknown / not applicable
Type of incident
  • emotional violence (family abuse, partner abuse, negligence, abandonment, etc...)
Type of location of the incident
  • own residence
Basis for bias
  • gender identity / gender expression
Bias indicators
  • degree / type of violence
Clarification of bias indicator (English)

After coming out, her mother completely restricted her movement and put her under full supervision. As the client states, her mother continuously checks her phone, social networks, calls, places where she stays, etc. The client was threatened that she would be left homeless if she told anyone about her identity and tried to make any changes in the way she dresses, behaves, or looks.

Source of information about the incident
  • victim / survivor
Case reported to the police
no
Reasons for not reporting to the police
  • other
Treatment by police
  • unknown / not applicable
Response from local authorities
  • unknown / not applicable
Medical care requested
no
Reasons for not seeking medical care
  • other
Treatment by medical staff
  • unknown / not applicable
Other support received
  • unknown / not applicable
Impact of the violence on the victim/survivor
  • self-sufficiency / economic situation