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1915 in LGBT Rights

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In 1915, there were 8 recorded legal changes made affecting LGBT people. In the previous year, there were 1 change made and 2 in the following year. A total of 21 legal changes were made in the 1910s.

  • January 1
    LGBT housing discrimination becomes no protections.
    There are no housing protections for LGBTQ+ individuals in Qatar.
  • LGBT employment discrimination becomes no protections.
    There are no employment protections for LGBTQ+ individuals in Qatar.
  • (date unknown)
    LGBT discrimination becomes no protections.
    There are no legal protections for LGBTQ+ individuals in Qatar. Qatar's laws and cultural norms heavily discriminate against LGBTQ+ people. LGBTQ+ individuals are not afforded the same rights and protections as heterosexual individuals, and they often face harassment, discrimination, and violence. In Qatar, LGBTQ+ individuals are not allowed to openly express their sexual orientation or gender identity, and they are at risk of persecution if they do so.
  • Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (indefinite deferral).
    There are no specific laws or bans around MSMs donating blood in Qatar, however, homosexuality is illegal in the country.
  • Right to change legal gender becomes illegal.
    In Qatar, trans women can be arrested for the crime of "impersonating a woman". Such individuals are often deemed to be "violating public morality" or infringing "community protection" laws and, as such, police may detain them for up to six months without trial or charge, on this suspicion. While detained, authorities attempt to enforce conformity to local social norms of male appearance by requiring physical detransition, such as surgical removal of breast tissue. Detainees are required to attend conversion "therapy" upon release, according to information received by the BBC. Qatari authorities "categorically rejected" the reports by the trans women who detailed their experiences.[17
  • Serving openly in military becomes illegal.
  • Same-sex adoption becomes illegal.
    There are no same-sex adoption laws in Qatar. Same-sex couples are not allowed to adopt children in Qatar, and LGBTQ+ individuals are not afforded the same rights and protections as heterosexual couples when it comes to adoption and parenting.
  • Same-sex marriage becomes banned.
    Same-sex marriage is not legally recognized in Qatar. Qatar is a conservative Muslim country and does not permit same-sex marriage or any other form of same-sex relationship. The country's laws and cultural norms heavily discriminate against LGBTQ+ individuals, and homosexuality is punishable by imprisonment or fines. As a result, gay marriage is not possible or recognized in Qatar and LGBTQ+ individuals are not afforded the same rights and protections as heterosexual couples.