No official censorship since the fall of communism in 1991. Will likely be condemned if brought back

No laws for same sex couples.

Five to Ten years in prison and or fine. Not enforced. Decriminalization pending.

Female same-gender sexual activity always legal. Male same-gender sexual activity legalised in 1990. This does not include 'sodomy' (anal intercourse)- it is illegal for anyone regardless of orientation or gender under 18 to partake in.

Female always legal, male legal as of 1990.

Prison up to 10 years. (Decriminalization pending)

Before April 1st 2001, gay people could not marry, but had access to civil unions.

Article 3 of the Constitution of the State, November 2, 1989. Establishing equal conditions to all people, regardless of sex, color, race, sexual orientation.

State Constitution

Denmark becomes the first country in the world to legally recognize same-sex unions as the Danish Registered Partnership Act goes into effect. "Two persons of the same sex may have their partnership registered."

Change legal gender is possible but requires sterilization

Same-sex sexual activity in the Falkland Islands has been legal since 1989.

Homosexuality was legalised by the removal of sections 129 and 130 of the Criminal Code.

Homosexuality is illegal and same sex marriage is not recognized.

As homosexual conduct is illegal, discrimination is permitted for these people. The government has also explicitly stated their disapproval of homosexual conducts.

Article 325 of the Guinea Penal Code states that homosexuality is illegal with punishment being 6 months to three years in prison and a fine of 100,000 to 1,000,000 Guinean francs. If the act was committed with a minor (under 21 years), the individual will face the maximum penalty.

Homosexuality is legal

Nationwide.

The Brazilian Constitution of 1988 criminalizes any form of discrimination based on ethnicity, race, sex, color and age, but it does not include sexual orientation or gender identity.

Although the Brazilian constitution of 1988 prohibits any form of discrimination, it was not until 2019 that homosexuals and trans people were definitively recognized as one of these groups.

Legalization pending. Law makers say denying gay marriage is unconstitutional. Same sex weddings do happen in The Philippines and can be blessed, but just not registered. Civil unions pending.

Section 28 was put in place during Margaret Thatcher’s government and prohibited the “promotion of homosexuality” by local authorities. This harmed LGBT+ support groups and prevented schools from discussing LGBT+ matters, impacts which have been felt for years after the law was repealed.

Never was banned, officially legalized in 1988. In Turkey, the minimum age required to get sex reassignment surgery is 18. In order for one to legally change their gender, the surgery must be conducted at a state hospital.

Section 28 of the Local Government Act 1988 stated that local authorities could not "intentionally promote homosexuality or publish material with the intention of promoting homosexuality" or "promote the teaching in any maintained school of the acceptability of homosexuality as a pretended family relationship". The law did not create a criminal offence, leaving staff to fear losing their jobs if they breached the rules.

Section 14 of the Sexual Offences Act 23 of 1957, as inserted by the Immorality Amendment Act 2 of 1988, set the age of consent for gay and lesbian sex at 19, as opposed to 16 for straight sex. Gay male sex was in any case illegal for all ages.

An archaic 1988 law "banning homosexual or gay topics within school classrooms" was made.

Since 1988, Denmark had a life-time ban on blood donations for men who have sex with men.

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The age of consent of 14 years is equal for everyone.

LGBT people regardless of gender are allowed to engage in such acts once old enough according to the law

According to sections 136–142 of the The Criminal Offences Act, the maximum penalty for same-sex sexual activity in Tonga is 10 years in prison and whipping. Decriminalization pending.

Gay Marriage and Gay Unions pending. Required by 2018 IACHR Ruling.

Article 72 of the constitution states that marriage is between a man and a woman.

not allowed at all

not recognized a tall

Discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation was made unlawful through inclusion in the provisions of the Swedish Penal Code.

The Philippines does not recognize any form of same-sex union under any circumstance. The Philippine Supreme Court has also denied and dismissed the petition to legalize same-sex marriage.

The Magna Carta for Public Social Workers assures protection from discrimination, including sexual orientation and sex, but does not specify gender identity.

8-14 years in prison under unnatural connections. Not enforced. Decriminalization pending. the president of the senate in Grenada suggested in may 2013 for decriminalization of Homosexuality.

Became legal due to a fatwa from Khomeini in 1987. Trans individuals have the gender they identify with legally recognized and sex reassignment surgeries are publicly funded.

Homosexuality is illegal in Grenada, with up to 10 years prison as a penalty. (Decriminalization pending)

Same-sex marriage in the United Arab Emirates is not legal.

Homosexual activity is legal in Argentina.

Homosexuality is currently illegal.

The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act of 1986 prevents discriminatory activities, however, the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 provides exemptions for religious institutions.

Anal intercourse between two consenting male adults is punishable by twenty-five (25) years imprisonment. Anal intercourse committed by a minor is punishable by five (5) years imprisonment. Serious indecency between two adults of the same sex is punishable by five years imprisonment. ("An act of “serious indecency” is an act, other than sexual intercourse (whether natural or unnatural), by a person involving the use of the genital organ for the purpose of arousing or gratifying sexual desire.")

Equal age of consent since homosexual (male-and-male) activity was legalised with the commencement of the Homosexual Law Reform Act on 8 August 1986.

Legalised with the commencement of the Homosexual Law Reform Act 1986, introduced as a bill by former member of Parliament Fran Wilde.

Under Federal law. Almost Nationwide.

In all aspects since 2013. under federal law since 2015.

Section 18(2) of the the Births and Deaths Registration Act 11 of 1986 allows a person to change their forename. Section 18(3) provides for the change of a surname, but the Registrar-General must be satisfied that it is for a “lawful purpose”.

Greenland allows LGBTQ+ individuals to serve openly as per Danish law.

Israelis can change their legal gender only after a sex-reassignment surgery.

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. Lesbians have never been banned from the Italian military since women were first allowed to serve in 2000. Since 2010, discrimination against gays and lesbians in military service is banned, but the situation for transgender people is unclear. The organization Polis Aperta estimates that 5 to 10% of Italians in uniformed service (military or police) are LGB. Despite the ban on discrimination, some service personnel unfortunately face harassment or violence because of their sexual orientation. Unfortunately transgenders have not yet gained the right to military service in Italy

Non-inclusion of Gender Identity in Charter.

Decriminalised by the Legislature of the Virgin Islands in 1985.

Dutch Civil Law provides that in order for a citizen to change their legal gender they must first undergo gender re-assignment surgery.

2 years in prison and fine and stoning. Legal in some states. death penalty rarely enforced. Changes pending.

Homosexual activity is illegal in Mauritania.

Male homosexuality is punishable by stoning; female homosexuality is punishable by fines or imprisonments

As homosexuality is illegal, serving in the military by LGBTQ+ individuals are also illegal

US Supreme Court ruling issued in Lawrence v. Texas struck down all sodomy laws on the basis of privacy and liberty. The decision overturned any laws remaining in all US states which prohibited acts of sodomy.

In 1983, in response to the HIV epidemic, the Directorate General of Health banned MSMs from donating blood indefinitely. This ban was reiterated in 2009.

Since 2016 under the FDA ruling.

Since 2016 from the FDA.

Since 2016. From the FDA changing the blood donating laws.

Under a ruling from the FDA.

Since 2016.

Federally.

Ban on blood donations from MSMs applies to any man who has had sex, even once, with another man on or after January 1, 1977.

under the Sex Discrimination Amendment Act.

Ban on blood donations from MSMs applies to any man who has had sex, even once, with another man on or after January 1, 1977.

According to American Pink

Ban on blood donations from MSMs applies to any man who has had sex, even once, with another man on or after January 1, 1977.

Ban on blood donations from MSMs applies to any man who has had sex, even once, with another man on or after January 1, 1977.

State law prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of "homosexuality" and "transgender status". The relevant law is Part 3A and Part 4C of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Federal law prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of "sexual orientation", "gender identity" and "intersex status". The relevant law is section 14 of the Sex Discrimination Act 1984.

Ban on blood donations from MSMs applies to any man who has had sex, even once, with another man on or after January 1, 1977.

Ban on blood donations from MSMs applies to any man who has had sex, even once, with another man on or after January 1, 1977.

Ban on blood donations from MSMs applies to any man who has had sex, even once, with another man on or after January 1, 1977.

Ban on blood donations from MSMs applied to any man who has had sex, even once, with another man after 1976.

Ban on blood donations from MSMs applies to any man who has had sex, even once, with another man on or after January 1, 1977.

Ban on blood donations from MSMs applies to any man who has had sex, even once, with another man on or after January 1, 1977.

Ban on blood donations from MSMs applies to any man who has had sex, even once, with another man on or after January 1, 1977.

Ban on blood donations from MSMs applies to any man who has had sex, even once, with another man on or after January 1, 1977.

Ban on blood donations from MSMs applies to any man who has had sex, even once, with another man on or after January 1, 1977.

Ban on blood donations from MSMs applies to any man who has had sex, even once, with another man on or after January 1, 1977.

Ban on blood donations from MSMs applies to any man who has had sex, even once, with another man on or after January 1, 1977.

Ban on blood donations from MSMs applies to any man who has had sex, even once, with another man on or after January 1, 1977.

Ban on blood donations from MSMs applies to any man who has had sex, even once, with another man on or after January 1, 1977.

Ban on blood donations from MSMs applies to any man who has had sex, even once, with another man on or after January 1, 1977.

Ban on blood donations from MSMs applies to any man who has had sex, even once, with another man on or after January 1, 1977.

Ban on blood donations from MSMs applies to any man who has had sex, even once, with another man on or after January 1, 1977.

Ban on blood donations from MSMs applies to any man who has had sex, even once, with another man on or after January 1, 1977.

Ban on blood donations from MSMs applies to any man who has had sex, even once, with another man on or after January 1, 1977.

Ban on blood donations from MSMs applies to any man who has had sex, even once, with another man on or after January 1, 1977.

Ban on blood donations from MSMs applies to any man who has had sex, even once, with another man on or after January 1, 1977.

Ban on blood donations from MSMs applies to any man who has had sex, even once, with another man on or after January 1, 1977.

Ban on blood donations from MSMs applies to any man who has had sex, even once, with another man on or after January 1, 1977.

Ban on blood donations from MSMs applies to any man who has had sex, even once, with another man on or after January 1, 1977.

Ban on blood donations from MSMs applies to any man who has had sex, even once, with another man on or after January 1, 1977.

Ban on blood donations from MSMs applies to any man who has had sex, even once, with another man on or after January 1, 1977.

Ban on blood donations from MSMs applies to any man who has had sex, even once, with another man on or after January 1, 1977.

Ban on blood donations from MSMs applies to any man who has had sex, even once, with another man on or after January 1, 1977.

Ban on blood donations from MSMs applies to any man who has had sex, even once, with another man on or after January 1, 1977.

Ban on blood donations from MSMs applies to any man who has had sex, even once, with another man on or after January 1, 1977.

Ban on blood donations from MSMs applies to any man who has had sex, even once, with another man on or after January 1, 1977.

Ban on blood donations from MSMs applies to any man who has had sex, even once, with another man on or after January 1, 1977.

Ban on blood donations from MSMs applies to any man who has had sex, even once, with another man on or after January 1, 1977.

Ban on blood donations from MSMs applies to any man who has had sex, even once, with another man on or after January 1, 1977.

Ban on blood donations from MSMs applies to any man who has had sex, even once, with another man on or after January 1, 1977.

Ban on blood donations from MSMs applies to any man who has had sex, even once, with another man on or after January 1, 1977.

Ban on blood donations from MSMs applies to any man who has had sex, even once, with another man on or after January 1, 1977.

Ban on blood donations from MSMs applies to any man who has had sex, even once, with another man on or after January 1, 1977.

Ban on blood donations from MSMs applies to any man who has had sex, even once, with another man on or after January 1, 1977.

Ban on blood donations from MSMs applies to any man who has had sex, even once, with another man on or after January 1, 1977.

Ban on blood donations from MSMs applies to any man who has had sex, even once, with another man on or after January 1, 1977.

Ban on blood donations from MSMs applies to any man who has had sex, even once, with another man on or after January 1, 1977.

Ban on blood donations from MSMs applies to any man who has had sex, even once, with another man on or after January 1, 1977.

Ban on blood donations from MSMs applies to any man who has had sex, even once, with another man on or after January 1, 1977.

Banned due to national FDA Guidelines.

According to the Red Cross, if any man has had any sexual relations with another man, they WILL NOT qualify for a blood donation. Though the FDA deferral impacts all MSMs who have had sex with a man since 1977, the policy did not go into effect until 1983. The policy applied retroactively to 1977.

Ban on blood donations from MSMs applies to any man who has had sex, even once, with another man on or after January 1, 1977.

This is decided at the federal level by the FDA, which has given an indefinite ban.

Though the deferral impacts all MSMs who have had sex with a man since 1977, the policy did not go into effect until 1983. The policy applied retroactively to 1977.

Though the deferral impacts all MSMs who have had sex with a man since 1977, the policy did not go into effect until 1983. The policy applied retroactively to 1977.

Homosexual activity in Northern Ireland has been legal since 1982.

The China Center of Adoption Affairs (CCAA) does not allow same-sex couples to adopt, nor does it allow foreign same-sex couples to adopt a baby from China.

It is legal for individuals to change their legal gender without having to go through gender reassignment surgery.

The age of consent in France is 15 for both male-male, female-female, and male-female sex.

Up to 5 years imprisonment and/or 1,000,000 franc fine.

Surgery is required

Full discrimination protection pending.

Full discrimination protection on sexual orientation only. Full gender identity discrimination protection under section VII ruled that gender identity is included.

Under state law only. Legalization pending.

in all areas of Employment for discrimination protection. Full discrimination protection pending state wide.

Individuals and married couples jointly may petition for adoption per La. CHC 1198, 1202. Second-parent adoption is not legal.

State law provides protections from discrimination based on sexual orientation only. However, public state employees are allowed domestic partner benefits.

Following the amendment of the Act on the Amendment of Names and Sex Determination in Special Cases, known as the Law on Transsexuality (1981) by Judgment No. 1 BvR 3295/07 (2011) of the Federal Constitutional Court, the criteria for changing the name or both the name and the gender marker were unified. Currently, the law requires applicants to (i) prove that "due to their transsexual status, they do not feel comfortable with their sex registered at birth", (ii) they have lived for at least three years "in accordance with the gender they identify with" and (iii) that their "situation of transexuality is foreseeably stable". This procedure is carried out before a municipal judge, which has to verify that these requirements are met by subjecting the applicant to an examination carried out by two expert witnesses "specialised in transsexualism". (ILGA) In 2017, the Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth (BMFSJ) commissioned the Humboldt University in Berlin to prepare an expert opinion on the "need for regulation and reform for transgender people". It found that the current assessment procedure is in many cases characterized by disproportionate time and expense as well as degrading and discriminatory experiences and violates the fundamental rights of the applicants. The non-governmental organization Deutsche Gesellschaft für Transidentität und Intersexualität e.V. (dgti) issues a supplemental ID card which contains one's self-chosen first names, pronouns and gender before a legal name change has taken place. It is known and accepted by German ministries, the police, and many authorities. The supplemental ID card is often a condition to correct one's name at, among others, schools, universities, banks and insurance companies. In five German states, references to the ID have been included in coronavirus ordinances and associated explanations to recognize it as an identification document, e.g., together with vaccination certificates. It has a special status of recognition in Germany. The legal basis of the supplemental ID card is the implementation of the request of the European Parliament, communicated in the 11th legislative period of the German parliament.

As of 1981, Employment discrimination was outlawed as well as LGBTQ discrimination.

For sex between men aged 21 or over.

Section 5 of the Act on the Prohibition of Discrimination on the grounds of Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Gender Expression bans discrimination towards LGBTQ+ persons. Norway was the first country in the world to enact a law against the discrimination of LGBT people by amending Paragraph 349a of the Norwegian Penal Code. In the same year Paragraph 135a was amended to prohibit hate speech directed at sexual minorities.

Section 8 § 1 of the German Transsexuellengesetz (Transsexuals Act of September 10, 1980) states that transgender people can change their first names and gender entry under the condition of gender-affirming surgery, sterilization, and divorce.

1-3 years in prison ; fine between 100,000 and 500,000 CFA ( US 170- 870 dollars) Not enforced.

None exist.

None exist.

None exist in the criminal code.

Same sex marriage is not legal.

1-3 years in prison, 100 000-500 000 cfa fine. Decriminalization pending

Some protection under the mandate through human rights institute.

Unknown.

Although Zimbabwean constitution does state "All citizens are equal", sexual orientations and gender identities are not protected.

There have been measures proposed during 2000 and 2003 to include sexual orientations and gender identities in grounds to protect against discriminations but these measures failed.

Homosexual Activity is Legal in Trentino Alto Adige

"All Rwandans are born and remain equal in rights and freedoms. General guarantee of equality Discrimination of any kind or its propaganda based on, inter alia, ethnic origin, family or ancestry, clan, skin colour or race, sex, region, economic categories, religion or faith, opinion, fortune, cultural differences, language, economic status, physical or mental disability or any other form of discrimination are prohibited and punishable by law."

Homosexual acts were legalized prior to the federal ruling which legalized homosexuality for all federal jurisdictions in 2003.

Prior to November 2011, a lifetime ban was in place for MSM

Legislative repeal, effective 1980.

Homosexual men in Turkey cannot donate blood. The Turkish Red Crescent considers homosexuality to be a risk factor for HIV/AIDS.

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