In 1980, there were 15 recorded legal changes made affecting LGBT people. In the previous year, there were 9 changes made and 4 in the following year. A total of 209 legal changes were made in the 1980s.
- September 10
- August 13
- Homosexual activity becomes male illegal, female legal.1-3 years in prison ; fine between 100,000 and 500,000 CFA ( US 170- 870 dollars) Not enforced.
- Homosexual activity becomes illegal (imprisonment as punishment).1-3 years in prison, 100 000-500 000 cfa fine
- April 18LGBT discrimination becomes illegal in some contexts.Some protection under the mandate through human rights institute.
- LGBT discrimination becomes no protections.Although Zimbabwean constitution does state "All citizens are equal", sexual orientations and gender identities are not protected.
- February 20LGBT discrimination becomes illegal in some contexts.Sexual orientation discrimination protection in employment as most of the territory is under control of Venezuela.
LGBT Organizations Founded in 1980
Human Rights Campaign
The Human Rights Campaign is America's largest civil rights organization working to achieve lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality.Taiwan Tongzhi Hotline Association
The Taiwan Tongzhi Hotline Association is a organization that provides peer counseling and support for people, with a focus on the LGBT community.