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| Region | Rio Grande do Sul |
| Issue | LGBT discrimination |
| Status | Illegal |
| Start Date | Jun 13, 2019 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | In 2019, gender identity became a protected characteristic from all forms of discrimination in Rio Grande do Sul under federal Brazilian law. Additional protections from discrimination in healthcare and education were also provided on the basis of sexual orientation. |
| Sources | https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-homophobia/brazil-supreme-court-rules-homophobia-a-crime-idUSKCN1TF02N |
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| Status | Illegal |
| Start Date | Jun 13, 2019 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | In 2019, gender identity became a protected characteristic from all forms of discrimination in Rio Grande do Sul under federal Brazilian law. Additional protections from discrimination in healthcare and education were also provided on the basis of sexual orientation. |
| Sources | https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-homophobia/brazil-supreme-court-rules-homophobia-a-crime-idUSKCN1TF02N |