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1944 in LGBT Rights

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In 1944, there were 4 recorded legal changes made affecting LGBT people. In the previous year, there were 2 changes made and 9 in the following year. A total of 51 legal changes were made in the 1940s.

  • November 25
    Same-sex marriage becomes banned.
    Until 2012, Oaxaca had defined a marriage as being between a man and a woman, effectively banning same-sex marriage. This was ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court.
  • September 3
    Homosexual activity becomes legal.
    Belgium was liberated in September of 1944. Belgian civil law reverted back to pre-war laws.
  • July 1
    Homosexual activity becomes legal.
    Homosexual activity has been legal in Sweden since 1944.
  • January 15
    Homosexual activity becomes illegal (imprisonment as punishment).
    Up to 3 years in prison. Not enforced.