Compare LGBT Rights in Antarctica & El Salvador

Equality Index ?Not enough data
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48 / 100
Public Opinion Index ?Not enough data
35 / 100
Law
Homosexual activityN/ALegal
Since 1822
Same-sex marriageN/ABanned
Since 1858
Censorship of LGBT issuesN/AState-enforced
Since 2024
Right to change legal genderN/AAmbiguous
Since 2022
Gender-affirming careN/ABanned
Legal recognition of non-binary genderN/ANot legally recognized
Hate crime protectionsN/ASexual orientation and gender identity
Since 2015
LGBT discriminationN/AIllegal in some contexts
Since 2009
LGBT employment discriminationN/ASexual orientation and gender identity
Since 2010
LGBT housing discriminationN/ANo protections
Same-sex adoptionN/ASingle only
Intersex infant surgeryN/ANot banned
Serving openly in militaryN/ALesbians, gays, bisexuals permitted, transgender people banned
Since 2018
Blood donations by MSMsN/ABanned (indefinite deferral)
Since 2010
Conversion therapyN/ANot banned
Equal age of consentN/AEqual
Since 1822
Public Opinion
Support for same-sex marriage (North and South America)
(AmericasBarometer, 2016-2017)
Region not surveyed
19% Approve
81% Disapprove
Acceptance of gay people in public office (North and South America)
(AmericasBarometer, 2016-2017)
Region not surveyed
34% Approve
66% Disapprove
"Should society accept homosexuality?"
(Pew Research Center, June, 2013)
Region not surveyed
34% Yes
62% No
Perceptions of local area as a "good place" for gay and lesbian people
(Gallup, 2013)
Region not surveyed
44% Good place
50% Not a good place
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