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| Region | Rio de Janeiro |
| 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 de Janeiro under federal Brazilian law. Additional protections from discrimination in housing were also provided on the basis of sexual orientation. |
| Sources | https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-homophobia-idUSKCN1TF02N |
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edited by DaisyGeekyTrans. Redoing the entry.
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| Start Date | May 15, 2000 | Jun 13, 2019 |
| Description | Law Number 3406 | In 2019, gender identity became a protected characteristic from all forms of discrimination in Rio de Janeiro under federal Brazilian law. Additional protections from discrimination in housing were also provided on the basis of sexual orientation. |
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| Sources | http://alerjln1.alerj.rj.gov.br/CONTLEI.NSF/e9589b9aabd9cac8032564fe0065abb4/cdee250b14447c00032568ea006760e4?OpenDocument | https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-homophobia-idUSKCN1TF02N |
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| Status | Illegal |
| Start Date | May 15, 2000 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | Law Number 3406 |
| Sources | http://alerjln1.alerj.rj.gov.br/CONTLEI.NSF/e9589b9aabd9cac8032564fe0065abb4/cdee250b14447c00032568ea006760e4?OpenDocument |