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1950 in LGBT Rights

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In 1950, there were 1 recorded legal change made affecting LGBT people. In the previous year, there were 6 changes made and 16 in the following year. A total of 42 legal changes were made in the 1950s.

  • May 1
    Same-sex marriage becomes banned.
    On May 1st, 1950, The Marriage Law of 1950 came into effect. It defined marriage in heterosexual terms. The Marriage Law of the People's Republic of China which went into effect on January 1st, 1981, replaced The Marriage Law of 1950. It defines marriage as between a man and a woman.

LGBT Organizations Founded in 1950

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    RFSL - Swedish Federation for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and queer rights