The age of consent in China is 14 for both same-sex and opposite sex couples.

For homosexuals the policy is don't ask don't tell banned for transgenders

Nationwide.

Nationwide.

Nationwide.

Nationwide.

Only for gender identity and expression.

Nationwide.

nationwide.

Nationwide.

Nationwide.

Nationwide.

Nationwide.

Only for gender identity and expression.

Nationwide.

In all areas.

Nationwide.

Only for gender identity and expression.

only for gender identity and expression.

Only gender identity and expression.

Full discrimination protection pending nationwide.

Transgender discrimination protections pending. Sexual orientation discrimination protection through human rights institute. Full discrimination protections pending.

No known anti-discrimination protections exist for sexual orientation or gender identity.

In Kurdistan, Syria, foreign same sex marriage recognized under EU law.

Article 208 of the Penal Code (1949) prohibits "offensive public utterances" in writing, graphics, images, and other forms of expression. Before the civil war, it was reported that films with LGBT content were censored. In June 2022, it was reported that Syria's Directorate of Internal Trade and Consumer Protection confiscated around 600 rainbow kites as their designs were similar to the pride flag and therefore "indicating homosexuality". Various articles of Law No. 93 (1958) allow the Ministry to appoint or remove board members, disallow political participation, foreign funding, and allow the registration to be rescinded at will. Further, Article 35 allows any Board decision to be suspended “if it deems it to be against the law, the public order or morals”. This legal framework appears to pose severe barriers to the formal registration and the operation of an organisation working on sexual and gender diversity issues.

Same-sex marriage or civil unions are not legal

Article 520 of the Penal Code (1949) criminalizes “unnatural sexual intercourse.” Potential imprisonment of up to 3 years. Not enforced by regime. In 2003 Syria, at the UN Commission on Human Rights, voted to postpone a draft UN resolution on human rights and sexual orientation. The vote was 24 to 17. The draft resolution was to bring the Commission to express its deep concern at the occurrence of human rights violations worldwide against people on the basis of their sexual orientation; Stress that human rights and fundamental freedoms are the birthright of all human beings and that the universal character of these rights and freedoms is indisputable; and call on all States to promote and protect the fundamental rights of all persons, regardless of their sexual orientation.

Some secondary sources claim it is a "Don't Ask Don't Tell" situation. But, based on a North Korean propaganda film from the year 2000, male homosexuality may be against the law in the military, including for prisoners of war. Information is extremely limited, because North Korea heavily censors LGBT content.

Censorship topics are all controlled by the government

North Korea executes LGBTQ+ Members, because they are "influenced by capitalism".

North Korea executes LGBTQ+ Members, because they are "influenced by capitalism".

Because sexual orientation as a concept does not appear in North Korea law, there is no legal prohibition of discrimination by state and nonstate actors based on sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or sex characteristics.

Contrary to popular belief, homosexuality is technically not against the law in North Korea, however, North Korea is a sexually conservative country, and this applies to sexuality anywhere on the spectrum. Overt shows of affection by anyone of any sexual orientation tend to be frowned upon. There are, however, claims that it is de facto illegal, but this has no official backing. (Date shown is the date of North Korean statehood.) While punishment is rare, it has been reported by The Korean Times that North Korea has executed a lesbian couple for being influenced by capitalism and bringing corruption of public morals. However, even though de jure homosexuality is not prohibited, de facto there were some cases of punishment for LGBT people

There are some LGBT anti-discrimination protections in local jurisdictions, but national law doesn't protect against discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.

There has been proposals to legalize gay marriage, but none have passed as of May 2022.

The age of consent in Israel is 16 for male-male, female-female, and male-female sex.

Unsure of date. Date shown represents ratification of the Taiwanese Constitution. The age of consent in Taiwan is 16 (sixteen).

Unsure of date which reflects the ratification of the current constitution of the Republic of China (Taiwan). Taiwanese criminal code treats sexual acts between same-sex partners in private as equal to heterosexual sex acts performed in private.

Homosexuality got legalized in 2018. No laws in place for same sex couples.

Spouses and single persons may adopt but the law does not recognise same-sex spouses and favours females as single adopters.

The national age of consent is equal for both same-sex couples and opposite-sex couples. Cities and prefectures may set higher ages of consent.

Japan has a Self Defense Force in place of a traditional military. There is no specific policy either banning or encouraging LGBT participation in the Self Defense Forces. Research by Sabine Fruhstuck has shown that many Japanese do not object to open LGBT service in the military provided it does not interfere with their performance.

Article 24 of the Japanese Constitution states that "marriage shall be based only on the mutual consent of both sexes and it shall be maintained through mutual cooperation with the equal rights of husband and wife as a basis".

None exist currently.

The date listed is the ratification of the Indonesian Constitution. Homosexuality is legal in Indonesia with the exception of Aceh and the city of Palembang .

Canadian, British, Polish, Dutch, and American troops liberated the Netherlands during WW2 on this day.

The 1932 law came into force in Poland again after World War II, but it included homosexual prostitution as a punishable offense. Homosexuality in Poland was fully decriminalized only in 1970.

Belgium was liberated in September of 1944. Belgian civil law reverted back to pre-war laws.

Gay marriage Legalization required under 2018 IACHR Ruling. Gay marriage Pending.

Homosexual activity has been legal in Sweden since 1944.

Dominican Republic law does not recognise any marriage or partnership between same sex couples. In 2010 the Constitution was amended to affirm that "The State shall promote and protect the family organization based on the institution of marriage between a man and a woman" (Article 55). In 2018 the IACHR ruled that the American Convention on Human Rights requires Dominican Republic to legalise same-sex marriage.

Up to 3 years in prison. Not enforced.

Imprisonment of up to 1 year for sexual acts that go against the nature.

Some symbolic civil unions are recognized in select regions though no full and meaningful recognition is given.

The Swiss Penal Code introduced in 1942 allowed same sex acts between adults (above 20 years old), but punished homosexual intercourse with people between 16 and 20 years old (while allowing heterosexual acts)

Under the Shah's rule, the last monarch of the Pahlavi dynasty, homosexuality was criminalised, though it was mostly tolerated even to the point of allowing news coverage of a mock same-sex wedding between two men.

The International Lesbian and Gay Association states that homosexuals are not allowed to serve in the Kenya Defence Forces, however, it's unclear if this is a written law and if so, when this law was passed.

Nationwide.

Age of consent = 14 years old

The Icelandic parliament decriminalizes homosexuality, removes the provision of the law that made homosexuality illegal.

Belgium was under German occupation during World War II and thus Paragraph 175 was in effect.

During the German occupation of the Netherlands during World War II homosexuality was criminalized by Paragraph 175.

Homosexuality is legal in the DRC.