The official launch of the UNI-FORM mobile app and reporting website will occur on the 28 of September, at the European Parliament, in Brussels, the Malta LGBTIQ Rights Movement (MGRM) has said.

"This online mechanism will be available on the web, on the AppleStore and on GooglePlay, in Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom, Belgium, Malta, Hungary, Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania."

The UNI-FORM is the only online reporting platform that is specific for hate crimes and online hate speech targeting LGBTI persons and/or persons perceived to be LGBTI.

"It can be used by victims, witnesses and/or any other person who wants to report a bias motivated incident. The reports can be anonymous or personal data can be provided for official investigation proceedings."

"Any submitted report will always be received by the responsible LGBTI organisation in the corresponding country and might also be received by the national police force (this is a country-specific possibility due to different national legislations)."

UNI-FORM is the first-ever online platform connecting LGBTI NGOs and police forces in EU countries to work together to encourage reporting and tackle LGBTI hate crime and online hate speech.