Mapping of government actions on the insertion and permanence of the LGBT population at work

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Abstract Introduction It is important to discuss the relationship between the LGBT population, work and government responsibilities regarding insertions and permanence in this activity, since in capitalist society work is the fundamental link between people, their life projects and their participation Social. Objective To map actions and/or practices on electronic addresses controlled by the Brazilian State that had as their main objective the insertion/permanence of LGBT people at work. Methods This is an exploratory, qualitative and documentary study. Results 90 actions returned, the majority concentrated in the year 2022 and in the Northeast region of Brazil. The actions were related to informal work, and it was not possible to state that they guarantee insertion/permanence in work. It is considered that governments must form partnerships with public and private companies and the third sector, holding them accountable, standardizing and guaranteeing insertion/permanence. Conclusion Historical reparation is needed, reducing exclusion, prejudice and violence against the LGBT community. In this way, it is pointed out that there are still many complex challenges for the social participation of this population, considering inclusion through work.