1964 in LGBT Rights

In 1964, there were 6 recorded legal changes made affecting LGBT people. In the previous year, there were 3 changes made and 1 in the following year. A total of 108 legal changes were made in the 1960s.

  • November 17
    Right to change legal gender becomes legal, but requires surgery.
    A medical diagnosis required, and individuals need to sue their parents in order to have their birth certificate changed. Under Polish law reassignment surgery can only take place after a person's gender has been legally changed.
  • June 10
    Same-sex marriage becomes unrecognized.
    only allows straight couples to get married
  • Homosexual activity becomes illegal (imprisonment as punishment).
    Fine; up to seven years imprisonment. Although same-sex sexual acts remain illegal, their prosecution is rare according to a 2004 publication.
  • May 18
    Serving openly in military becomes illegal.
    Until 1986, "sexual deviance" was a reason for exclusion for military service. At that time, some men claimed to be homosexual to avoid the draft.
  • April 25
    LGBT housing discrimination becomes no protections.
    In Syria, there are currently no laws in place to prevent discrimination against LGBT individuals. Same-sex sexual activity is illegal.
  • February 25
    Same-sex adoption becomes single only.
    General rules regarding adoption are set out in the Family and Guardianship Code, in articles 114 to 127. Formally, there is no prohibition against adopting a child by a single person.