In 1979, there were 13 recorded legal changes made affecting LGBT people. In the previous year, there were 13 changes made and 22 in the following year. A total of 162 legal changes were made in the 1970s.
- October 24LGBT housing discrimination becomes no protections.Homosexuality is illegal in Iran. No protections exist.
- LGBT employment discrimination becomes no protections.Homosexuality is illegal in Iran, so no protections for Employment exist if you are an LGBT person.
- LGBT discrimination becomes no protections.Formally, Iranian government believes every citizen to be heterosexual, stripping protection for LGBTQ+ community.
- July 1Equal age of consent becomes equal.Age of consent is governed by RCW 9A.44 and is equal, regardless of gender or orientation.
- February 11Same-sex marriage becomes banned.Definition of marriage used follows from the Islamic definition of a union between a man and women. The marriage is prohibited and same-sex sexual activity is punished as stated in the Penal code.
- Homosexual activity becomes illegal (death penalty as punishment).The punishment for homosexuality is currently death for men. (Unless if there is sex between a mature person and a minor; in which can the mature person will be killed while minor will receive up to 74 lashes. Same case applies for 2 minors.) For women, the punishment is up to 100 lashes. Women with a certain number of repeat offenses can become subject to the death penalty as well.
- January 1Equal age of consent becomes equal.
- LGBT housing discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.Under the Home Rule Act
- (date unknown)
- Equal age of consent becomes n/a.Homosexual sex is illegal. Also, sexual activity outside of marriage is illegal.
LGBT Organizations Founded in 1979
- Equality North CarolinaEquality NC is dedicated to securing equal rights and justice for LGBT North Carolinians. To accomplish these goals, the organization lobbies the North Carolina General…
- National LGBT Federation
GlobalEstablished in 1979, the NXF is the oldest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) NGO in Ireland. The NXF publishes Gay Community News (GCN) and campaigns for the equal… - National LGBT Federation