In 1945, there were 3 recorded legal changes made affecting LGBT people. In the previous year, there were 5 changes made and in the following year. A total of 64 legal changes were made in the 1940s.
- August 18
- August 16Homosexual activity becomes legal.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 .
- May 5Homosexual activity becomes legal.Canadian, British, Polish, Dutch, and American troops liberated the Netherlands during WW2 on this day.