In 2000, Chile introduced a ban on blood donations from men who have sex with men.

Alberta covers the following procedures: -Phalloplasty -Metoidioplasty -Vaginoplasty -Hysterectomy and ovary removal -Breast augmentation and mastectomy (patient must get pre-approval) -Voice therapy Hormones are covered under the Alberta Drug Benefit List. To be eligible, patients must be diagnosed with gender dysphoria by two physicians licensed in Alberta. Minors were also eligible until 2024.

British Columbia covers the following procedures: -Chest construction (including reduction) -Orchiectomy -Hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy -Vaginoplasty -Vulvoplasty -Clitoral release -Metoidioplasty -Phalloplasty -Travel Assistance Program for provincial travel assistance for services not available in own community -Expenses for out-of-province surgical aftercare if medically required -Psychiatry services -Vocal feminization program (via free Changing Keys program) Breast augmentations can be covered on a case-by-case basis and hormones are generally covered under Pharmacare plans. Binders, packers and breast forms can be covered under PWD with a prescription/letter from a MD or NP. Patients must have completed a surgical readiness assessment with a qualified assessor to be approved for coverage.

Newfoundland and Labrador cover the following procedures: -Breast augmentation (when no breast development for 18 months of hormone therapy) -Mastectomy with chest masculinization (excluding implants and liposuction) -Hysterectomy -Orchiectomy -Salpingo-oophorectomy -Vaginoplasty (includes orchiectomy, penectomy, labiaplasty, -clitoroplasty; with or without construction of vaginal cavity) Metoidioplasty -Phalloplasty (includes urethroplasty, scrotoplasty, -vaginectomy, and insertion of testicular and approved penile implants) -Voice therapy The following are partially covered or covered under certain conditions: -Insured out-of-province procedures not available in NFLD, at publicly funded facility, with prior approval -Travel to access out-of-province procedures (airfare, accommodation, meals and local transportation. Some restrictions may apply) -Hormone therapy may be covered through the Newfoundland and Labrador Prescription Drug Program. NLPDP covers eligible prescription medications for those who are an eligible Medical Care Plan (MCP) beneficiary. -If the prescription is on the special authorization listing, a physician would have to apply for the product through the NLPDP special authorization process. Patients do not required a gender dysphoria diagnosis to be covered. As of November 2019, any healthcare provider meeting WPATH credential can assess surgical readiness.

Prince Edward Island covers the following procedures: -Hysterectomy -Mastectomy with chest masculinization -Breast augmentation -Metoidioplasty -Clitoral release -Erectile/testicular implant -Oophorectomy -Phalloplasty -Scrotoplasty -Vaginectomy -Clitoroplasty -Labiaplasty -Orchiectomy -Penectomy -Vaginoplasty Hormones are partially covered. Patients do not required a gender dysphoria diagnosis to get coverage. Any family doctor or nurse practitioner can prescribe hormones. To get coverage, patients must be referred by a healthcare provider and get pre-approval from Health PEI.

Nova Scotia covers the following procedures: -Hysterectomy -Oophorectomy (only available in NS) -Orchiectomy -Penectomy -Breast augmentation -Breast reduction -Chest masculinization/mastectomy (in NS or Montreal Centre) -Phalloplasty -Metoidplasty -Vaginoplasty (only available at Centre Metropolitain de Chirurgie in Montreal) Counselling and hormones are covered in the public system. An assessment by a healthcare professional with required competencies to assess/treat/refer patients with gender dysphoria is required for coverage.

Gender-affirming care falls under provincial jurisdiction. Currently no province or territory restricts it, however some provinces like Alberta have spoken about restricting or outright banning care for minors in the future.

New-Brunswick covers the following procedures: -Hormone therapy -Mastectomy with chest masculinization (for trans-masculine patients) -Vaginoplasty (including: penectomy, orchidectomy, construction of a vaginal cavity and the vulva) -Vaginectomy, hysterectomy, salpingo-oophorectomy -Mastectomy (with chest masculinization) -Metoidioplasty -Phalloplasty, erectile and testicular implants. To receive coverage, patients must be diagnosed with gender dysphoria and receive signed letters from one to three psychiatrists.

Ontario covers the following procedures: -Assessment for hormone therapy -Counselling -Augmentation mammoplasty or mastectomy -Private clinic stay and/or ministry-approved services outside Canada -Orchiectomy -Hysterectomy -Salpingo-oophorectomy -Vaginoplasty -Clitoroplasty -Clitoral release -Labiaplasty -Vaginectomy -Metoidioplasty -Phalloplasty -Testicular implants with scrotoplasty -Penile implant Hormones and hormone blockers are partially covered. To get coverage, patients must be referred by a qualified provider.

The following procedures are covered in Manitoba: -Chest masculinization -Hysterectomy and oophorectomy -Metoidioplasty -Orchiectomy -Penectomy -Vaginoplasty -Feminizing voice therapy -Laser hair removal Breast augmentation may be covered on a case-by-case basis while hormones may be covered on the Manitoba Pharmacare Program. A diagnosis of gender dysphoria and referral by medical and psychiatric experts is required for coverage.

Saskatchewan currently covers the following procedures: -Hysterectomy -Mastectomy -Oophorectomy -Metoidioplasty -Orchiectomy -Vaginoplasty (with or without vaginal canal) -Phalloplasty -Voice therapy Hormones are partially covered. Approval is required for coverage. Saskatchewan may cover up to 100% of the cost for out of province procedures.

Northwest Territories currently cover mastectomies and genital surgeries (vaginoplasty, phalloplasty, metoidioplasty and clitoral release). In some cases, they cover breast augmentation if a patient failed to respond to hormone therapy or if they have a congenital abnormality. To be admissible, patients have to be diagnosed with gender dysphoria. For genital surgery, they must have been on hormones for at least 12 continuous months.

Yukon currently covers most gender-affirming care a person could request. The list was vastly expanded in 2021, making Yukon the one that covers the most gender-affirming care among all provinces and territories. This includes: -Hormone therapy (medical practitioner must apply to benefits program on behalf of patient) -Vaginoplasty -Phalloplasty -Metoidioplasty -Penectomy -Hysterectomy -Salpingo-oophorectomy -Orchiectomy -Mastectomy -Chest contouring -Body contouring -Hair removal -Medical and travel costs -Facial feminization surgery ($30K-$50K) -Voice therapy -Vocal surgery -Mental wellness services (through All Genders Yukon Society) -Training for healthcare professionals (at no cost) to provide compassionate and culturally sensitive WPATH gender-inclusive care To receive this care, patients must be diagnosed with gender dysphoria and have a referral from a mental health provider.

The government of Nunavut is partnering with the Montreal GRS to provide gender reassignment surgeries. Most care requires assessments and referrals from specialists. Among the care covered is: -Mental health services -Chest surgery -Genital surgery (hysterectomy, vaginoplasty and phalloplasty) -Genital reconstruction Hormone therapy is partially covered and must be prescribed.

In Quebec, transition care is not restricted. There is no set age to access puberty blockers or hormones, but minors can consent to medical care by themselves starting at 14. In theory, this means they could access care without their parents' knowledge or consent, but it is hard to access in practice due to wait times and the lack of clinics providing this care. For surgery, only mastectomies can be done as a minor (starting at 16). The state currently covers mastectomies, phalloplasties, vaginoplasties and metaoidioplasties done at the Montreal GRS exclusively.

Sexual orientation protections only.

Gay and bisexual men could donate blood in Uruguay, provided they hadn't had sex for 12 months.

Miss. Code § 93-17-3(5) restricts adoptions making it illegal for a same-sex couple to adopt a child. Additionally, statute permits sexual orientation to be utilized as an adverse consideration in custody disputes.

Utah Code Ann. § 78B-6-117(3): Adoption may not be permitted to individuals who are not entered into a legal marriage in a cohabitation situation. This applies to foster parenting as well (§ 62A-4a-602). Second parent adoption is outlawed as well for same-sex couples.(§ 62A-4a-60)

While anti-discrimination laws may apply to transgender individuals in Romania, only sexual orientation is stated in their constitution. "Anti-discrimination legislation sanctions ‘any difference, exclusion, restriction or preference based on race, nationality, ethnic origin, language, religion, social status, beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, chronic disease, HIV positive status, belonging to a disadvantaged group or any other criterion, aiming to or resulting in a restriction or prevention of the equal recognition, use or exercise of human rights and fundamental freedoms in the political, economic, social and cultural field or in any other fields of public life.'"

Article 3 (1) of the Basic Law of the Federal Republic of Germany and Article 14 of the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms protect against unequal treatment on grounds of sexual orientation.

Military protection is responsibility of the United Kingdom, hence their law applies.

Ireland's anti-discrimination law contains religious exceptions (Section 37.1) so full discriminations are not yet realised.

Statutory Cohabitation grants specific rights to cohabiting persons. Although not specifically intended for LGBT couples it was open for same sex couples.

In 2000, Australia reduced the deferral period for blood donations from MSMs from 5 years to 1 year.

Article 77 of the constitution states that marriage is a union between a man and a woman. It also limits de facto unions to opposite-sex couples only. Article 77 of the Constitution reads as follows: «Marriage between a man a woman, which is based on free consent and absolute equality of rights and obligations of the spouses, is protected. A stable de facto union between a man and a woman which meets the requirements established by law shall have the same effects as marriage.» Efforts to legalize marriage equality or civil unions in the legislatures have come and gone, with symbolic marriages being recognized in one city. These marriages were criticized as being expensive by LGBT activists, providing nothing. Some indigenous two spirit individuals are recognized by the Warao people, known as tida wena. They participated in two-spirit marriages. The relative comfort these individuals enjoyed for centuries were shattered at the beginning of Spanish settlement and prevailing norms have changed.

According to a study by the Council of Europe or the Office of the Commissioner for Human Rights, same-sex couples cannot adopt since Article 120 of the Family Code (1999) states that joint adoption is only allowed for married couples. The report suggests that in principle, there aren't any legal restrictions around adopting as an individual — gay or straight — however, all individuals are usually denied the right to adopt.

The age of consent is 16 years old. However, this is due to the LGBT population not being officially mentioned or recognized in the law

In 1999, Tasmania's Anti-Discrimination Act of 1998 came into effect, including sexuality as a protected characteristic from all forms of discrimination. "Transsexuality" was included in this, but a 2013 amendment would later add "gender identity" as a characteristic representative of trans people.

In 1999, Tasmania's Anti-Discrimination Act of 1998 came into effect, including sexuality as a protected characteristic from housing discrimination. "Transsexuality" was included in this, but a 2013 amendment would later add "gender identity" as a characteristic representative of trans people.

In 1999, Tasmania's Anti-Discrimination Act of 1998 came into effect, including sexuality as a protected characteristic from employment discrimination. "Transsexuality" was included in this, but a 2013 amendment would later add "gender identity" as a characteristic representative of trans people.

In 1999, France provided recognition to same-sex couples as civil unions. This also applied in Guadeloupe. However, they had very limited rights compared to married couples.

In 1999, France provided recognition to same-sex couples as civil unions. This also applied in French Guiana. However, they had very limited rights compared to married couples.

In 1999, France provided recognition to same-sex couples as civil unions. This also applied in Reunion. However, they had very limited rights compared to married couples.

Under French law, both same sex and different sex couples can get a PACS, a civil union with limited rights. PACS are still available today.

Under French law, both same sex and different sex couples can get a PACS, a civil union with limited rights. PACS are still available today.

In 1999, in Judgment SU-337/99 (1999), the Constitutional Court ruled that surgery on a child's genitals can only be authorized with the consent of the intersex child and that the recommendations of doctors and the consent of parents are not enough for authorization to take place. In addition, the Court suggested that less invasive medical interventions could be carried out gradually if the child is not considered sufficiently autonomous to make the decision.

Since 1999, employment discrimination as been added as an act for Ireland, sexual orientation was proposed and passed in 1999. Gender identity was passed in 2015, making it illegal to fire someone under gender identity and or sexual orientation.

Nevada lawmakers in 1999 passed a landmark bill protecting LGB people from employment discrimination.

In 1999, Mexico City became the first region in Mexico to provide protections from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation in housing. No states would follow suit until a federal Mexican law passed in 2003.

In 1999, Mexico City became the first region in Mexico to provide protections from discrimination in employment on the basis of sexual orientation. However, the rest of the country would not follow suit until 2003.

In 1999, Mexico City became the first region in Mexico to provide discrimination protections on the basis of sexual orientation. However, no state would provide any until 2003.

In 1999, Mexico City became the first region in Mexico to provide protections from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation in housing. However, gender identity would not be protected until 2014.

In 1999, Mexico City became the first region in Mexico to provide protections from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation in employment. However, gender identity would not be protected until 2014.

In 1999, Mexico City became the first region in Mexico to provide protections from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation in its Penal Code. However, gender identity would not be protected until 2014.

Anti-discrimination provisions for England were not enacted until 2003.

Anti-discrimination provisions for England were not enacted until 2003.

Anti-discrimination provisions for Scotland were not enacted until 2003.

In 2003, the Labour government began prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation in employment, with some exceptions. This extended to the whole UK, but Northern Ireland had stronger protections for LGBT people since 1999; the rest of the UK was brought up to par 7 years later.

The Gender Reassignment Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1999 act amends the Sex Discrimination Order to make it unlawful to discriminate on the grounds of gender identity.

Beginning in August of 1999, Honduras banned LGBTQ+ individuals from donating blood due to a perceived higher risk of disease transmission.

Discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity has been illegal in some areas since 1999, when employment protections were extended to transgender individuals. In 2003, these protections were further extended to all LGBT people, and in 2007, LGB individuals gained protections against employment discrimination, but not gender-diverse individuals.

While many forms of discrimination are illegal throughout the UK, the strength of protections differs between constituent countries. The Equality Act of 2010 was only extended to Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Article 365 of the Penal Code establishes 18 as age if consent for gay couples, whereas 14 is the standard age if consent for straight couples.

Same-sex sexual activity has been legal in Chile since 1999 after Law 19,617 came into effect.

There were no restrictions for adoption for single LGBT individuals in the 1998 Family Law. Adoptive parents in parental adoption could be joint spouses, one spouse with the consent of the other spouse, or a person who is not married (Article 134).

Family laws from 1999 and 2003 in Article 5 define marriage as a legally regulated life union of a man and a woman. The 1990 Constitution did not define marriage: "Marriage and legal relations in marriage, cohabitation and family are regulated by law" (Article 61).

The current law concerning legal gender recognition dates from 7 May 1999, the Common Requirements for Medical Operations for Gender Reassignment. Transgender people are not required to undergo sex reassignment surgery since 1997, sterilisation or divorce their partner, due to the specific wording of the Family Law Act. From October 2021, neither genetic testing or hormone replacement therapy are mandatory to later change legal data. First appointment with a medical expert committee is required to receive a ministerial decree authorizing hormone replacement therapy, followed by a second appointment with the same committee authorizing the change of legal data. Diagnosis from a psychiatrist before first committee appointment strongly recommended, committee bases its decision on this diagnosis as well as self-determination.

Until 2015, Nunavut required surgery for legal gender recognition. It is unknown when Nunavat enacted gender recognition since its division from the Northwest Territories, which had no legal recognition at the time of 1999, but in 2015, it had apparently required surgery until an amendment passed removing the requirement.

Aragon on March 23rd passed a law regulating families and adoptions, specifying heterosexual couples.

On March 22, 1999, Brazil became the first country to ban gay conversion therapy. The Federal Council of Psychology enacted Resolution CFP No. 001/99, which explicitly states that "homosexuality does not constitute a disease, disorder, or perversion." This landmark decision prevents psychologists from engaging in practices intended to 'cure' or alter an individual's sexual orientation.

Marriage was defined as "a civil contract whereby a man and a woman mutually agree to become husband and wife." with the passing of H.B 1013 in 1999. Article 68 of the Civil Code also explicitly prohibited marriages "between persons of the same sex or transsexuals contracted in other jurisdictions" from being recognized in Puerto Rico.

The Northern Estonia Blood Centre did not initially allow MSM persons to donate blood.

Homosexual behavior is one of the grounds for permanent exclusion from donating blood (Guidelines on blood and blood components, Article 16)

not allowed entirelty

Maryland defines anyone under 16 years of age to be unable to consent, but has no distinction between heterosexual and homosexual acts.

Settlement of Williams v. Glendening, Baltimore Circuit Court. In 2023, Maryland removed the statute criminalising sodomy from its state law.

In Jalisco, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics on the state level since the removal of homosexuality as a "corrupt habit" from its law against corruption of minors. However, there are still municipalities that persecute LGBTIQ+ people for violating “morality” or “public decency” laws.

In 1999, Finland finally equalised the age of consent for homosexual and heterosexual acts.

The "MAHARASHTRA ACT No. XX OF 1999" defines marriage as between a "man" and a "woman".

Until 2023, gender-affirming healthcare was legal for adults in Russia. While minors had more difficulty, Russians between the ages of 15 and 18 could give informed consent but surgery was not provided.

In 1999, gender affirming care was legal in Estonia but required a diagnosis before it could commence.

Hormones are available in Fiji for trans women, but are often quite expensive. However, testosterone is not available for trans men.

In 1999, Queensland recognised same-sex couples in the following areas: property division, domestic violence protection orders, and parental and employment leave. Three years later, many more rights were granted, and the government largely saw this as a "testing the water" approach.

Since 1999, there have been no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics in Finland.

Portugal is not one of the 22 countries that allows trans military service. Trans people aren't explicitly banned from joining the army, but due to discrimination and regulations that also apply to cis people, but more commonly affect trans people, they are unable to join.

Employment discimination due to sexual orientation (1999), change of legal gender (1996), crossgender identity and expression (2009) are illegal.

The Commonwealth of Kentucky does not have statewide LGBT fairness protections. Currently only six cities have LGBT protections: Louisville, Lexington, Covington, Vicco, Frankfort, and Morehead. Governor Steve Beshear, by Executive Order, prohibited discrimination

San Luis Potosi used to list homosexuality as a "corrupt habit" in its law against corruption of minors.

Sinaloa used to include homosexuality as a "corrupt habit" in its law against corruption of minors.

Sonora used to list homosexuality as a "corrupt habit" in its corruption of minors law.

Jalisco used to list homosexuality as a "corrupt habit" in its corruption of minors law.

Durango used to list homosexuality as a "corrupt habit" in its corruption of minors law.

Until the adoption of a new Penal Code in 2006, Chihuahua listed homosexuality as a "corrupt habit" in its law against corruption of minors.

Until 2000, the state of Mexico listed homosexuality as a "corrupt habit" in its law against corruption of minors.

Until 2001, Chiapas included homosexuality as a "corrupt habit" in its law against corruption of minors in 1990.

Campeche used to list homosexuality as a "corrupt habit" in its law against corruption of minors.

Baja California Sur used to list homosexuality as a "corrupt habit" in its law against corruption of minors.

Baja California used to list homosexuality as a "corrupt habit" in its law against corruption of minors.

Until 2004, Puebla's "corruption of minors" law listed "homosexual practices" as a "corrupt habit".

Until 2008, Coahuila's Penal Code listed "homosexual practices" as a "corrupt habit" in its "corruption of minors" law.

Until 2015, Aguascalientes had listed homosexual practices as a "corrupt habit" in its corruption of minors law.

In Mexico City, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics since the removal of homosexuality from Mexico's federal "corruption of minors" law.

In Tlaxcala, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics since the removal of homosexuality from Mexico's federal "corruption of minors" law. There were no state laws that considered homosexuality a "corruption of minors" in Tlaxcala.

In Tabasco, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics since the removal of homosexuality from Mexico's federal "corruption of minors" law. There were no state laws that considered homosexuality a "corruption of minors" in Tabasco.

In Hidalgo, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics since the removal of homosexuality from Mexico's federal "corruption of minors" law. There were no state laws that considered homosexuality a "corruption of minors" in Hidalgo.

In Colima, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics since the removal of homosexuality from Mexico's federal "corruption of minors" law. There were no state laws that considered homosexuality a "corruption of minors" in Colima.

In Guerrero, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics since the removal of homosexuality from Mexico's federal "corruption of minors" law. There were no state laws that considered homosexuality a "corruption of minors" in Guerrero.

In Nayarit, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics since the removal of homosexuality from Mexico's federal "corruption of minors" law. There were no state laws that considered homosexuality a "corruption of minors" in Nayarit.

In Queretaro, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics since the removal of homosexuality from Mexico's federal "corruption of minors" law. There were no state laws that considered homosexuality a "corruption of minors" in Queretaro.

Tamaulipas has Article 193 of its Penal Code which criminalises "corruption of minors" with imprisonment. One of the "corrupt habits" is homosexuality. It originated in 1986 and remains unrepealed even after Mexico repealed its federal law in 1998.

In Zacatecas, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics since the removal of homosexuality from Mexico's federal "corruption of minors" law. There were no state laws that considered homosexuality a "corruption of minors" in Zacatecas.

In Morelos, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics since the removal of homosexuality from Mexico's federal "corruption of minors" law. There were no state laws that considered homosexuality a "corruption of minors" in Morelos.

In Nuevo Leon, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics since the removal of homosexuality from Mexico's federal "corruption of minors" law. There were no state laws that considered homosexuality a "corruption of minors" in Nuevo Leon. However, since 2024, the municipality of San Nicolas de los Garza has banned drag shows.

In Quintana Roo, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics since the removal of homosexuality from Mexico's federal "corruption of minors" law. There were no state laws that considered homosexuality a "corruption of minors" in Quintana Roo.

In Veracruz, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics since the removal of homosexuality from Mexico's federal "corruption of minors" law. There were no state laws that considered homosexuality a "corruption of minors" in Veracruz.

In Oaxaca, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics since the removal of homosexuality from Mexico's federal "corruption of minors" law. There were no state laws that considered homosexuality a "corruption of minors" in Oaxaca.

In Michoacan, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics since the removal of homosexuality from Mexico's federal "corruption of minors" law. There were no state laws that considered homosexuality a "corruption of minors" in Michoacan.

In Yucatan, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics since the removal of homosexuality from Mexico's federal "corruption of minors" law. There were no state laws that considered homosexuality a "corruption of minors" in Yucatan.

In Guanajuato, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics since the removal of homosexuality from Mexico's federal "corruption of minors" law. There were no state laws that considered homosexuality a "corruption of minors" in Guanajuato.

In Mexico, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics since the removal of all mentions of homosexuality in Article 201, which prohibited "corrupting minors" with habits that included homosexuality on the federal level. However, some states still contain homosexuality as a "corrupt habit" to showcase to minors.

Powell v. The State, Supreme Court of Georgia (1998).

Since the repeal of Section 220 in 1998, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics in Austria.

Male homosexuality was legalized in South Africa in 1998. Female homosexuality has never been illegal.

In 1998, Ecuador's Military Code contained a provision stating that homosexuality was a reason to discharge members of the military. This was repealed in 2009.

Following Canadian Blood Services guidelines.

Following Canadian Blood Services guidelines.

Following Canadian Blood Services guidelines.

The Family Code states that "correction of civil status records when changing gender is allowed only upon the conclusion of the health authorities". However, there are many reports of healthcare professionals being unwilling to do so.

In 1998, Malta's age of consent became equalized at 18.

In 1998, Kentucky’s legislature passes a statute restricting marriage to different-sex couples, effectively banning same-sex marriage. In 2004, it was codified that Kentucky only recognizes marriages between a man and woman regardless of where the ceremony was performed in the state constitution.

In 1998, Iowa adopted a statute that declared, “Only a marriage between a male and a female is valid.”

The formation of the New Zealand Blood Service in 1998 also imposed a 10-year deferral period for blood donations from men who have sex with men. This was reduced to 5 in 2009.

In 1998, a bill was passed, amending the Mississippi Code to ban schools from teaching about homosexuality.

Homosexuality is illegal in Tanzania.

Section 16 of the Sexual Offences Special Provisions Act (1998) amended Section 154 of the Code to aggravate the penalty for "carnal knowledge against the order of nature”, raising it to "imprisonment for life and in any case to imprisonment for a term of not less than 30 years".

The ACT did not abolish their surgery requirements until 2014 (put in place in a 1997 act that took effect in 1998) - before then gender confirmation surgery was required to change official documents' gender marker.

In 1998, Ecuador amended its Constitution to protect people from discrimination in housing on the basis of sexual orientation. However, gender identity remained unprotected until 2008.

In 1998, Ecuador amended its constitution to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation in all areas. However, gender identity remained unprotected until 2008.

The 1998 Constitution of Ecuador provided protections from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation including in employment. However, gender identity remained unprotected until 2008.

Age of consent for homosexual couples set at 18 versus 16 for heterosexual couples.

Homosexuality legalised following the European Court of Human Rights case of Modinos v. Cyprus.

General law on HIV/AIDS protects LGBT people from discrimination in some contexts.

The 1998 Sexual Offences Act criminalises "gross indecency" with up to 5 years in prison but includes a clause that exempts it if it's between a man and a woman in private. Buggery is also punished with up to 10 years in prison.

Sexual orientation was not included in the Alberta Human Rights act until 2009 but was "read in" by the Alberta Human Rights Commission since 1998.

Sexual orientation had been read-in as a protected ground in spite of no explicit mention in the law during this span. Reading-in of transgender under "gender" is a more recent development.

In 1998, Buenos Aires City became the first region of Argentina to provide protections from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. Other provinces would provide the same but it wasn’t until 2009, that federal protections were enacted.

In 1998, Buenos Aires City passed Law No. 10 which prohibited discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation in any context. However, gender identity remained unprotected until 2015.

In 1998, Buenos Aires City passed a law prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation under any circumstance, including housing. However, gender identity remained unprotected until 2015.

In 1998, Buenos Aires City became the first region of Argentina to provide protections from discrimination in employment on the basis of sexual orientation. However, gender identity would not be protected until 2015.

Federally, there are no protections from discrimination in housing provided to LGBTIQ+ people in Argentina. However, some provinces prohibit housing discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity. Additionally, Law 521 (2015) of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires prohibits discrimination against LGBT people.

Laws on protections from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation vary in Argentina with the first law against such being passed in 1998 in Buenos Aires City. However, since 2021, Article 7 of Law on Promotion of Access to Formal Employment for Transvestites, Transsexuals and Transgender Persons (Law No. 27,636) expressly prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of gender identity and gender expression, protecting trans people from such discrimination federally.

Since the removal of a clause in police edict criminalising "wearing garments of the opposite sex" in 1998, there have been no laws censoring LGBTIQ+ topics or expression in Buenos Aires City until 2022.

In 1998, Botswana "equalised" the criminalisation of homosexuality by applying it to women as well.

In 1998, Botswana “equalised” the criminalisation of homosexuality to include lesbianism while equalising laws against rape. Homosexuality would be decriminalised in 2019.

In 1998, Washington passed a law restricting marriage to different-sex couples, effectively banning same-sex marriage. The Governor vetoed the law, but it was overturned the same day.

In Venezuela, the law currently does not allow gender marker change in identification documents. Article 146 of the Civil Registry Law nominally allows the change of name based on gender but requests by transgender people are denied by the Civil Registry. In 2017, the Supreme Tribunal declared the right to gender change following medical, psychiatric and psychological examinations. With this, the judicial sector of Venezuela has been able to recognize some cases of gender change, but no proper mechanism is in place for the greater population of Venezuela. Until 1998, Venezuela was among the first countries to legally recognise trans people but all means of recognition ended under the new constitution under Hugo Chavez.

The age of consent started being equal when homosexuality was legalized

Homosexuality in Zhambyl Oblysy is legal since it was legalized countrywide in 1998

Single LGBT individuals may adopt children, but same-sex couples may not adopt jointly or by way of second parent adoption.

Discrimination is illegal for both sexual orientation and gender identity

This state explicitly bans housing discrimination based upon sexual orientation only. Additionally, the Human Rights Campaign states, "The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires grantees and participants of HUD programs to comply with local and state non-discrimination laws that include sexual orientation and gender identity. HUD also prohibits inquiries regarding the sexual orientation or gender identity of a prospective tenant or applicant for assisted housing in every state (March 2012)."

In 1997, the New Hampshire state legislature banned discrimination in employment on the basis of sexual orientation.

Since homosexual activity is illegal in Tonga, same-sex marriage is not legal.

There are several provision that bans discrimination against the basis of sexual orientations and gender identities. A court ruling has also stated that the general anti-discrimination law in the constitution extends its coverage to sexual orientation and gender identities as well.

With Criminal Law from 1997 the edge of consent of 14 years became equal for everyone. The limit was raised to 15 years with Criminal Law adopted in 2011.

In 1998, a new penal code took effect in Kazakhstan, and Article 104 was omitted. This omission effectively decriminalized consensual same-sex sexual activity for men; it was already legal for women.

In 1998, China banned homosexual men and women from donating blood out of fear of HIV spreading.

In 1997, homosexuality was decriminalised in Ecuador providing LGBTIQ+ Ecuadorians with the ability to serve in the military until 1998.

The age of consent in Ecuador is 14, regardless of gender or sexual orientation. (Penal Code, Art 512)

Article 516 of the code which criminalizes homosexual activity (from 4-8 years imprisonment) was repealed in 1997.

In 1997, transgender individuals were granted the ability to change their gender on identification documents after providing a certificate from a health institution confirming the required diagnosis and surgical procedures.

In Venezuela, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics since the Supreme Court declared the Law of Vagrants and Criminals, which was frequently used to harass LGBTIQ+ people, unconstitutional in 1997.

Since October 1997 homosexual relationships are not criminalised in Kyrgyzstan.

China’s current Penal Code (1997) contains no explicit prohibition of consensual sexual acts between persons of the same sex and all previous laws against homosexual sex have been removed.

The "REGISTRATION OF MARRIAGES Act, 1996" (taking effect the next September) does not define marriage as heterosexual.

Section 38 (2) in the Constitution of Fiji (1997) prohibited discrimination towards sexual orientation, and other grounds. However, the Constitution did not explicitly prohibit discrimination towards gender identity.

The law sets the age of consent as 16 for all sexual activities ("sodomy and "lesbianism" included explicitly.)

Montana’s ban on sodomy was unanimously struck down by Montana’s Supreme Court on July 2nd, 1997. It was the 32nd state to legalize consensual gay sex.

Since the British handover of Hong Kong to China, there has been no military force of Hong Kong with all defence activities being the responsibility of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army.

In Cuba, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics since the removal of references to homosexuality in 1997 in Article 303 which considered "homosexual solicitations" as a public scandal leading to arrest. Law No.54 guarantees the constitutional right to freedom of association. It is worth nothing that in 2019, a pride parade was held in open defiance of the government's views referring to it as "subversive". 3 activists were arrested. HRW has noted concerns on freedom of expression in Cuba which could potentially affect LGBT rights activists.

The Japanese Society of Psychiatry and Neurology (JSPN) allows Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) for those aged 15 and over with parental consent. The law considered to have potentially banned it was the Eugenics Protection Law but in 1998 it was ruled that when done in accordance of JSPN regulations it was not in violation of the law.

In 1997, Tasmania decriminalised homosexuality with an equal age of consent to heterosexual couples.

In 1997, the High Court of Australia ruled that Tasmania's anti-gay laws were inconsistent with federal law, and Tasmania (the final jurisdiction with contrary laws) was forced to decriminalise homosexuality.

Tasmania decriminalised homosexual activity in 1997, making homosexual activity legal in all Australian states.

Before 2012, trans people were required to undergo surgery to achieve legal gender recognition in Argentina. However, it wasn't until 1997 when the federal government provided legal recognition to a trans woman after previous requests for recognition were rejected by courts.

Previous ministerial decree regulating legal gender recognition, the on the Establishment of Mandatory Processes for Gender Reassignment. Transgender people were not required to undergo sex reassignment surgery, sterilisation or divorce their partner. Appointment with medical expert committee required.

In 1997, British Columbia provided for legal gender recognition but required surgery until 2014.

The family code was amended to prohibit same sex marriage.

In 1997, Bolivia banned homosexual and bisexual men from donating blood, claiming them to be high-risk for HIV and promiscuous. The ban was repealed in 2019.

In March of 1997, the Maine Legislature passed a statute that restricted marriage to opposite-sex couples. The Governor at the time, Angus S. King, Jr., signed the bill into law.

The age of consent in China is 14 for both same-sex and opposite sex couples.

In 1997, a law was passed restricting marriages to different-sex couples in Arkansas, effectively banning same-sex marriage. On November 2nd, 2004, the ban became a constitutional clause and it did not matter where a same-sex couple was married. Arkansas stated that all such marriages were void in the eyes of the state.

Until 2019, the Civil Code of Nuevo León defined a marriage as between a union between a man and a woman, effectively banning same-sex marriage. This was ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court.

In 1997, sexual orientation was only protected from employment discrimination in Tasmania due to a federal law. There were no other protections on the basis of sexual orientation nor were there any on the basis of gender identity.

In 1997, sexual orientation became a protected characteristic from employment discrimination in Victoria under a federal Australian law. However, gender identity remained unprotected and there were no other protections provided to sexual orientation.

In 1997, sexual orientation became a protected characteristic in Queensland from employment discrimination under federal Australian law, despite Queensland not including it in its anti-discrimination act. Gender identity however remained unprotected and there were no other protections from discrimination provided on the basis of sexual orientation.

In 1997, sexual orientation became a protected characteristic in Norfolk Island from employment discrimination under federal Australian law. Gender identity was not protected until 2013.

In 1997, sexual orientation became a protected characteristic in Norfolk Island from employment discrimination under federal Australian law. Gender identity was not protected and no other protections were provided to sexual orientation.

In 1997, sexual orientation became a protected characteristic in Christmas Island from employment discrimination under federal Australian law. Gender identity is not protected. In 2002, Western Australia, which includes Christmas Island, would provide sexual orientation its own state-level protections, but none would extend to gender identity until another federal law in 2013.

In 1997, sexual orientation became a protected characteristic in the Cocos Islands from employment discrimination under federal Australian law. Gender identity is not protected. In 2002, Western Australia, which includes the Cocos Islands, would provide sexual orientation its own state-level protections, but none would extend to gender identity until another federal law in 2013.

In 1997, sexual orientation became a protected characteristic in Christmas Island from employment discrimination under federal Australian law. Gender identity was not protected and no other protections were provided to sexual orientation. In 2002, Western Australia would provide sexual orientation its own state-level protections which includes Christmas Island, but none would extend to gender identity until another federal law in 2013.

In 1997, sexual orientation became a protected characteristic in the Cocos Islands from employment discrimination under federal Australian law. Gender identity was not protected and no other protections were provided to sexual orientation. In 2002, Western Australia would provide sexual orientation its own state-level protections which includes the Cocos Islands, but none would extend to gender identity until another federal law in 2013.

In 1997, sexual orientation became a protected characteristic in Western Australia from employment discrimination under federal Australian law. Gender identity was not protected and no other protections were provided to sexual orientation. In 2002, Western Australia would provide sexual orientation its own state-level protections, but none would extend to gender identity until another federal law in 2013.

In 1997, sexual orientation became a protected characteristic in Western Australia from employment discrimination under federal Australian law. Gender identity is not protected. In 2002, Western Australia would provide sexual orientation its own state-level protections, but none would extend to gender identity until another federal law in 2013.

In 1997, sexual orientation became a protected characteristic from employment discrimination in Victoria under a federal Australian law. However, gender identity remained unprotected.

In 1997, sexual orientation was only protected from employment discrimination in Tasmania due to a federal law. There were no protections on the basis of gender identity.

In 1997, sexual orientation became a protected characteristic in Queensland from employment discrimination under federal Australian law, despite Queensland not including it in its anti-discrimination act. Gender identity however remained unprotected until 2003.

In 1997, the Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1996 came into effect which provided for legal gender recognition in the Northern Territory on the condition that proof of surgery is provided.

In 1997, Indiana added a clause to its “defence of marriage” act, prohibiting the recognition of same-sex marriages that occur even outside of the state.

Turkmenistan criminalizes sodomy between men under Article 135 of the Criminal Code (1997). The punishment for breaking this law is 2 years imprisonment.

In 1997, the state established reciprocal beneficiary relationships, open to all couples as well as blood relatives, offering numerous spousal rights including the ability to sue for wrongful death, decisions about health care, proptery rights and co-tenancy, inheritance without a will, and insurance and state pensions.

There is no language used in law to differentiate consent between gay or heterosexual sex.

In 1996, a statute banning same-sex marriage came into effect. The statute defined marriage as between a man and a woman, and also declared that "A marriage between persons of the same sex which was entered into in another state or foreign jurisdiction, even if valid where entered into, shall be void in this Commonwealth."

Article 32 of the Constitution of Belarus defines marriage to be exclusively between a man and a woman. Additionally, this was reaffirmed by a ballot referendum in 2022.

The 1996 Adoption Act removed gender specific language, stating: "A child may be placed for adoption with one adult or 2 adults jointly", therefore allowing LGB couples to adopt.

Age of consent in North Macedonia is set to 14 years and is equal for everyone.

The Criminal Code of the Republic of Macedonia adopted on July 23, 1996 decriminalized consensual homosexual intercourse between men.

Since 1996, it has been possible for someone who has gone through sex reassignment surgery to change their sex in their documents

In 1996, the Governor of Alabama at the time, Fob James, signed an executive order that banned gay marriage, and all recognition of same-sex couples. In 1998, Fob James signed a bill into law that restricted marriage to different-sex couples. In 2006, Alabama voters approved a constitutional amendment that banned gay marriage.

In 1996, the Mississippi governor issued an executive order to ban same sex marriage. The state then furthered this by passing a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage in November of 2004. The amendment was ruled unconstitutional in November 2014 by a district court judge, and then the fifth circuit court of appeals affirmed this, staying enforcement until appeal.

Until 2019, Hidalgo defined a marriage as between a man and a woman. The definition was ruled unconstitutional in 2016 but the code wouldn’t be amended until 2019.

Until 2021, Guanajuato defined a marriage as being between a man and a woman, effectively banning same-sex marriage. Since 2014, federal amparos have been used to help same-sex couples marry.

Until 2019, Baja California Sur defined a marriage as between a man and a woman, effectively banning same-sex marriage under the 1996 Penal Code. Couples had to rely on amparos from the federal government to legally wed.

On July 1, 1996, Greenland embraced Denmark's registered partnership law, granting legal recognition to same-sex couples. This move was a pivotal moment in advancing LGBTQ+ rights in Greenland, signaling a step towards greater equality and inclusion within the community.

Article 51 of the Constitution of Ukraine, adopted in 1996, defines marriage as a union between a man and a woman. However, things may change soon. The country’s current president Zelensky stated that Ukraine’s government may allow civil partnerships for same-sex couples in the future.

The right to change one's gender on official documents in New South Wales was established under the Transgender (Anti-Discrimination and Other Acts Amendment) Act 1996, which came into effect on 28 June 1996. The law allowed for a person to apply to change their legal gender only if they have undergone sexual reassignment surgery, which was defined by the act as a "surgical procedure involving the alteration of a person’s reproductive organs for the purpose of assisting a person to be considered to be a member of the opposite sex, or to correct or eliminate ambiguities relating to the sex of the person." The law also stated that the applicant must be over the age of 18 and unmarried. If the person was under 18, the act required that a parent or guardian apply on their behalf.

Iceland has recognized same sex registered partnerships, giving them all rights and duties of marriage. A ban on same sex adoption was lifted in 2006.

Same-sex marriage is illegal under SB 1487, called No Same-Sex Marriages.

In 1996, transgender people were added to New South Wales' anti-discrimination act as a protected characteristic.

In 1996, transgender people were added to New South Wales' anti-discrimination act as a protected characteristic against housing discrimination.

In 1996, transgender people were added to New South Wales' anti-discrimination act as a protected characteristic against employment discrimination.

Federal human rights law applies directly to only federal government employment and employers which fall under federal jurisdiction. Gender identity is only implicitly protected under interpretation of the law by the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal. Attempts have been made to have gender identity and gender expression added as protected classes to both the Canadian Human Rights Act and Criminal Code, though none of these attempts so far has been successful. Provincial human rights acts are separate, but Supreme Court precedent exists for requiring provinces to protect the same classes as the Canadian Human Rights Act. At this time all provinces protect against employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. Of the provinces only Ontario has explicit protection on the basis of both gender identity and gender expression in its human rights code, though several provide implicit protections on the basis of gender identity or "transsexualism" under the category of "sex" or "gender".

In 1996, South Carolina’s legislature passed a statute that stated, “A marriage between persons of the same sex is void ab initio and against the public policy of this State.” In 2006, South Carolina voters passed Amendment 1, which was a constitutional amendment that limited marriage to heterosexual couples.

Tennessee Act of 1996 define marriage as a union between one man and one woman.

Several provisions within the constitution, the family law and the civil code points to the definition of a marriage as being a union between a man and a woman.

Section 9(3) of the South African Constitution prohibits unfair discrimination on the grounds of sex, gender and sexual orientation. In addition, the Constitutional Court has stated that the section must also be interpreted as prohibiting discrimination against transgender people.

Prohibition of "sexual orientation" discrimination was first included at Section 8 of the Interim Constitution that came into force in April 1994, and was carried through Section 9(3) of the Constitution of South Africa (1996). On the 10th of May 2024, the President gave royal assent to the Hate Crimes and Hate Speech act which further strengthened LGBT protections in South Africa. The act provides protections under grounds of albinism, ethnic or social origin, gender, HIV and AIDS status, nationality, migrant or refugee status or asylum seekers, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or sex characteristics.

South Africa is currently the only African country to allow transgender service in their military.

In 1996, Alaska’s legislature passed a statute restricting marriage to different-sex couples, preventing it from same-sex couples. In 1998, Alaska’s voters approved a constitutional amendment that defined marriage as between one man and one woman.

In Andorra, same-sex couples or individuals may not adopt. Article 2 of the 1996 law governing adoption specifically requires a heterosexual couple to adopt.

In 1996, Colombia passed Resolution 901 which banned blood donations from men who have sex with men.

Age of consent laws are equitable regardless of gender or orientation.

Campbell v. Sundquist struck down the state's Homosexual Practices Act, ruling the state's same-sex-only sodomy law violated their right to privacy under Tennessee's Constitution, which is a right that was recognized in the 1992 case of Davis v. Davis.

Between 1996 and 2001, while the Taliban ruled the country, same-sex sexual acts were punishable by the death penalty.

In 1996, Chechnya recriminalized homosexuality. In 2000, Chechnya became part of Russia again. This de jure legalized homosexuality, but Chechnya continues to criminalize it in practice. In 2023, the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation recognized the LGBT movement as extremist and banned it. However, the court's ruling does not concern the private lives of LGBT people; rather, it concerns LGBT activists.

Gender affirming care is legal in Latvia. However, despite misinformation stating otherwise, it is rarely given to minors.

Komi-Permyak adopted an equal age of consent a few years after homosexuality was decriminalised when a new federal criminal code was enacted.

Yaroslavl adopted an equal age of consent a few years after homosexuality was decriminalised when a new federal criminal code was enacted.

Tver adopted an equal age of consent a few years after homosexuality was decriminalised when a new federal criminal code was enacted.

Novogrod adopted an equal age of consent a few years after homosexuality was decriminalised when a new federal criminal code was enacted.

Vologda adopted an equal age of consent a few years after homosexuality was decriminalised when a new federal criminal code was enacted.

Kostroma adopted an equal age of consent a few years after homosexuality was decriminalised when a new federal criminal code was enacted.

Ivanovo adopted an equal age of consent a few years after homosexuality was decriminalised when a new federal criminal code was enacted.

Nizhegrod adopted an equal age of consent a few years after homosexuality was decriminalised when a new federal criminal code was enacted.

Vladimir adopted an equal age of consent a few years after homosexuality was decriminalised when a new federal criminal code was enacted.

Moscow City adopted an equal age of consent a few years after homosexuality was decriminalised when a new federal criminal code was enacted.

Moskva adopted an equal age of consent a few years after homosexuality was decriminalised when a new federal criminal code was enacted.

Kaluga adopted an equal age of consent a few years after homosexuality was decriminalised when a new federal criminal code was enacted.

Tulskaya adopted an equal age of consent a few years after homosexuality was decriminalised when a new federal criminal code was enacted.

Ryazan adopted an equal age of consent a few years after homosexuality was decriminalised when a new federal criminal code was enacted.

Mordovia adopted an equal age of consent a few years after homosexuality was decriminalised when a new federal criminal code was enacted.

Penzens adopted an equal age of consent a few years after homosexuality was decriminalised when a new federal criminal code was enacted.

Tambov adopted an equal age of consent a few years after homosexuality was decriminalised when a new federal criminal code was enacted.

Lipetskaya adopted an equal age of consent a few years after homosexuality was decriminalised when a new federal criminal code was enacted.

Kabardino adopted an equal age of consent a few years after homosexuality was decriminalised when a new federal criminal code was enacted.

Stavropolskiy adopted an equal age of consent a few years after homosexuality was decriminalised when a new federal criminal code was enacted.

Arkhangelsk adopted an equal age of consent a few years after homosexuality was decriminalised when a new federal criminal code was enacted.

Murmansk adopted an equal age of consent a few years after homosexuality was decriminalised when a new federal criminal code was enacted.

Karelia adopted an equal age of consent a few years after homosexuality was decriminalised when a new federal criminal code was enacted.

St Petersburg adopted an equal age of consent a few years after homosexuality was decriminalised when a new federal criminal code was enacted.

Leningrad adopted an equal age of consent a few years after homosexuality was decriminalised when a new federal criminal code was enacted.

Pskov adopted an equal age of consent a few years after homosexuality was decriminalised when a new federal criminal code was enacted.

Smolensk adopted an equal age of consent a few years after homosexuality was decriminalised when a new federal criminal code was enacted.

Bryansk adopted an equal age of consent a few years after homosexuality was decriminalised when a new federal criminal code was enacted.

Oryol adopted an equal age of consent a few years after homosexuality was decriminalised when a new federal criminal code was enacted.

Kursk adopted an equal age of consent a few years after homosexuality was decriminalised when a new federal criminal code was enacted.

Belgorod adopted an equal age of consent a few years after homosexuality was decriminalised when a new federal criminal code was enacted.

Voronezh adopted an equal age of consent a few years after homosexuality was decriminalised when a new federal criminal code was enacted.

Rostov adopted an equal age of consent a few years after homosexuality was decriminalised when a new federal criminal code was enacted.

Adygeya adopted an equal age of consent a few years after homosexuality was decriminalised when a new federal criminal code was enacted.

Krasnodar adopted an equal age of consent a few years after homosexuality was decriminalised when a new federal criminal code was enacted.

Karachay-Cherkess adopted an equal age of consent a few years after homosexuality was decriminalised when a new federal criminal code was enacted.

North Ossetia Alana adopted an equal age of consent a few years after homosexuality was decriminalised when a new federal criminal code was enacted.

Ingushetia adopted an equal age of consent a few years after homosexuality was decriminalised when a new federal criminal code was enacted.

Dagestan adopted an equal age of consent a few years after homosexuality was decriminalised when a new federal criminal code was enacted.

Kalmykiya adopted an equal age of consent a few years after homosexuality was decriminalised when a new federal criminal code was enacted.

Astrakhan adopted an equal age of consent a few years after homosexuality was decriminalised when a new federal criminal code was enacted.

Volgograd adopted an equal age of consent a few years after homosexuality was decriminalised when a new federal criminal code was enacted.

Saratov adopted an equal age of consent a few years after homosexuality was decriminalised when a new federal criminal code was enacted.

Ulyanovskaya adopted an equal age of consent a few years after homosexuality was decriminalised when a new federal criminal code was enacted.

Chuvashskaya adopted an equal age of consent a few years after homosexuality was decriminalised when a new federal criminal code was enacted.

Mariy El adopted an equal age of consent a few years after homosexuality was decriminalised when a new federal criminal code was enacted.

Samarskaya adopted an equal age of consent a few years after homosexuality was decriminalised when a new federal criminal code was enacted.

Tartarstan adopted an equal age of consent a few years after homosexuality was decriminalised when a new federal criminal code was enacted.

Udmurt adopted an equal age of consent a few years after homosexuality was decriminalised when a new federal criminal code was enacted.

Kirov adopted an equal age of consent a few years after homosexuality was decriminalised when a new federal criminal code was enacted.

Nenets adopted an equal age of consent a few years after homosexuality was decriminalised when a new federal criminal code was enacted.

Komi adopted an equal age of consent a few years after homosexuality was decriminalised when a new federal criminal code was enacted.

Perm adopted an equal age of consent a few years after homosexuality was decriminalised when a new federal criminal code was enacted.

Sverdlovskaya adopted an equal age of consent a few years after homosexuality was decriminalised when a new federal criminal code was enacted.

Bashkortostan adopted an equal age of consent a few years after homosexuality was decriminalised when a new federal criminal code was enacted.

Orenburg adopted an equal age of consent a few years after homosexuality was decriminalised when a new federal criminal code was enacted.

Chelyabinskaya adopted an equal age of consent a few years after homosexuality was decriminalised when a new federal criminal code was enacted.

Kurgan adopted an equal age of consent a few years after homosexuality was decriminalised when a new federal criminal code was enacted.

Yamalo Nenets adopted an equal age of consent a few years after homosexuality was decriminalised when a new federal criminal code was enacted.

Khanty-Mansiyskiy adopted an equal age of consent a few years after homosexuality was decriminalised when a new federal criminal code was enacted.

Tyumenskaya adopted an equal age of consent a few years after homosexuality was decriminalised when a new federal criminal code was enacted.

Omsk adopted an equal age of consent a few years after homosexuality was decriminalised when a new federal criminal code was enacted.

Tomskaya adopted an equal age of consent a few years after homosexuality was decriminalised when a new federal criminal code was enacted.

Novosibirskaya adopted an equal age of consent a few years after homosexuality was decriminalised when a new federal criminal code was enacted.

Altay Kray adopted an equal age of consent a few years after homosexuality was decriminalised when a new federal criminal code was enacted.

Kemerovskaya adopted an equal age of consent a few years after homosexuality was decriminalised when a new federal criminal code was enacted.

Khakasiya adopted an equal age of consent a few years after homosexuality was decriminalised when a new federal criminal code was enacted.

Altay adopted an equal age of consent a few years after homosexuality was decriminalised when a new federal criminal code was enacted.

Krasnoyarskiy adopted an equal age of consent a few years after homosexuality was decriminalised when a new federal criminal code was enacted.

Irkutsk adopted an equal age of consent a few years after homosexuality was decriminalised when a new federal criminal code was enacted.

Buryatiya adopted an equal age of consent a few years after homosexuality was decriminalised when a new federal criminal code was enacted.

Zabalajkalskij adopted an equal age of consent a few years after homosexuality was decriminalised when a new federal criminal code was enacted.

Tvya adopted an equal age of consent a few years after homosexuality was decriminalised when a new federal criminal code was enacted.

Yereyev adopted an equal age of consent a few years after homosexuality was decriminalised when a new federal criminal code was enacted.

Sakha adopted an equal age of consent a few years after homosexuality was decriminalised when a new federal criminal code was enacted.

Amurskaya adopted an equal age of consent a few years after homosexuality was decriminalised when a new federal criminal code was enacted.

Primorsky adopted an equal age of consent a few years after homosexuality was decriminalised when a new federal criminal code was enacted.

Sakhalin adopted an equal age of consent a few years after homosexuality was decriminalised when a new federal criminal code was enacted.

Khaboarovskiy adopted an equal age of consent a few years after homosexuality was decriminalised when a new federal criminal code was enacted.

Magadanskaya adopted an equal age of consent a few years after homosexuality was decriminalised when a new federal criminal code was enacted.

Kamchatskaya adopted an equal age of consent a few years after homosexuality was decriminalised when a new federal criminal code was enacted.

Chuotka adopted an equal age of consent a few years after homosexuality was decriminalised when a new federal criminal code was enacted.

Kaliningrad adopted an equal age of consent a few years after homosexuality was decriminalised when a new federal criminal code was enacted.

There are no legal restrictions on gender-affirming care in Poland.

Since Norway adopted the ICD-10 classification, which contains codes for diagnosing transsexualism in adulthood and childhood in 1996, trans people have the right to access gender-affirming care through the country's public healthcare system if they are over the age of 16 and have a physician's letter proving that they're transgender. Teens are given the right to puberty blockers after puberty has started. Treatment is not offered to non-binary patients. Surgeries are not recommended under 18, but some can get top surgery.

In 1996, Ghana legalized sterilization, which de facto meant legalizing sex reassignment surgery, however, medical records regarding transsexualism had to be obtained abroad. The government is trying to pass a law that seeks to ban gender affirming surgeries and access to such is difficult for trans Ghanians.

Before July 2020, minors and adults alike were allowed to access gender affirming care, including hormones and puberty blockers and surgery for adults.

In 1996, the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria passed the 1996 penal code. Article 148 punished sodomy with corporal punishment. The punishment for repeat offenders was the death penalty or life imprisonment. Since 2000, the Government of the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria has been in exile. However, while Chechnya does not have an official law dictating what to do against LGBTQ+ people, openly LGBTQ+ people are often either arrested or killed. Chechen police will participate in "honor killings" towards anyone who demonstrates homosexual activity or activism for queer rights.

In Chechnya, the age of consent is N/A because homosexuality is de facto illegal.

Unregistered cohabitation confers limited rights to unmarried couples.

Employment Discrimination illegal.

Outlined in BC Human Rights Code

There is protection against discrimination at court in the criminal code.

The age of consent in Russia is 16 for same-sex couples. However, in Chechnya, the age of consent is N/A because homosexuality is de facto illegal there.

Articles 1 and 12 of the Family Code of the Russian Federation, which took effect in 1995, define marriage as between a man and a woman. In 2020, Russian voters approved amendments to Russia's constitution. One of the amendments defines marriage as a union strictly between a man and woman.

In 1995, South Africa passed its Labour Relations Act which prevented discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation in employment. Gender identity is not explicitly mentioned but implied.

Section 9(3) of the South African Constitution prohibits unfair discrimination on the grounds of sex, gender and sexual orientation. There are also protections since 1995 under the Labour Relations Act. In addition, the Constitutional Court has stated that the section must also be interpreted as prohibiting discrimination against transgender people under gender and sex.

Ley Orgánica núm. 10/1995, de 23 de noviembre, del Código Penal.

Art. 22.4 criminal code. In the current penal code is considered an aggravating.

Actually the criminal code in Spain is under review in order to increase the age of consent.

There are no law specifically preventing homosexual

In 1995, the Sexual Offences Act extended the criminalisation of homosexuality to include lesbians in Antigua and Barbuda.

The Sexual Offences Act of 1995 criminalises "buggery" with fifteen years imprisonment in Antigua and Barbuda. Lesbianism is also criminalised under "serious indecency".

Gender marker change requires initiating a court procedure in which the applicant must file an “assessment suit”, manufacturing proceedings between the applicant and their family. This procedure is very subjective and can result in summary dismissal of the applicant’s suit. Conditions can include a “real-life test”, requiring the applicant to have expressed their gender identity publicly for two years (often without any medical intervention) and medical testing, both psychological and physical. This procedure is based on the Supreme Court decision of 22 March 1991 which interprets the sense of belonging to a gender as “a personal good”, per Article 23 of the Civil Code (1964), meaning that a suit can be brought on this basis under Article 189 of the Code. Another Supreme Court judgment of 22 September 1995 established that parents or guardians of the applicant are the defendants in the lawsuit taken. Reports produced by Transfuzja showed that a diagnosis of “transsexualism” can be obtained through a series of tests and examinations, both psychological and physical, including head x-rays, genitalia examination and karyotype check. As there are no unified standards to diagnose a person of “transsexualism” in Poland, healthcare providers “recommend” a two-year “real life” test, during which the applicant is required to live full-time as their preferred gender, but they are not prescribed any hormonal treatment and they are still unable to change their legal status. While it is possible to receive hormonal treatment without a diagnosis, this practice can complicate legal gender recognition court procedures. In the resolution of the Court Supreme Court (ref. no. III CZP 100/77), the court found admissible gender change without surgery. In the same judgment, the court decided that it was possible to rectify the birth certificate.

In Chaco, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics since the repeal of laws criminalising "dressing as the opposite sex" in 1995.

In 1995, North Carolina passed a health education law that explicitly promoted a "mutually faithful monogamous heterosexual relationship" as the best way to prevent transmission of HIV/AIDS. The homophobic language was repealed in 2006.

When Moldova decriminalised homosexuality in 1995, the age of consent was higher than for heterosexual relations until a reform passed in 2003. This also applied in Ungheni.

When Moldova decriminalised homosexuality in 1995, the age of consent was higher than for heterosexual relations until a reform passed in 2003. This also applied in Riscani.

When Moldova decriminalised homosexuality in 1995, the age of consent was higher than for heterosexual relations until a reform passed in 2003. This also applied in Causeni.

When Moldova decriminalised homosexuality in 1995, the age of consent was higher than for heterosexual relations until a reform passed in 2003. This also applied in Calarasi.

When Moldova decriminalised homosexuality in 1995, the age of consent was higher than for heterosexual relations until a reform passed in 2003. This also applied in Taraclia.

When Moldova decriminalised homosexuality in 1995, the age of consent was higher than for heterosexual relations until a reform passed in 2003. This also applied in Ocnita.

When Moldova decriminalised homosexuality in 1995, the age of consent was higher than for heterosexual relations until a reform passed in 2003. This also applied in Straseni.

When Moldova decriminalised homosexuality in 1995, the age of consent was higher than for heterosexual relations until a reform passed in 2003. This also applied in Glodeni.

When Moldova decriminalised homosexuality in 1995, the age of consent was higher than for heterosexual relations until a reform passed in 2003. This also applied in Hincesti.

When Moldova decriminalised homosexuality in 1995, the age of consent was higher than for heterosexual relations until a reform passed in 2003. This also applied in Nisporeni.

When Moldova decriminalised homosexuality in 1995, the age of consent was higher than for heterosexual relations until a reform passed in 2003. This also applied in Telenesti.

When Moldova decriminalised homosexuality in 1995, the age of consent was higher than for heterosexual relations until a reform passed in 2003. This also applied in Floresti.

When Moldova decriminalised homosexuality in 1995, the age of consent was higher than for heterosexual relations until a reform passed in 2003. This also applied in Drochia.

When Moldova decriminalised homosexuality in 1995, the age of consent was higher than for heterosexual relations until a reform passed in 2003. This also applied in Criuleni.

When Moldova decriminalised homosexuality in 1995, the age of consent was higher than for heterosexual relations until a reform passed in 2003. This also applied in Edinet.

When Moldova decriminalised homosexuality in 1995, the age of consent was higher than for heterosexual relations until a reform passed in 2003. This also applied in Ialoveni.

When Moldova decriminalised homosexuality in 1995, the age of consent was higher than for heterosexual relations until a reform passed in 2003. This also applied in Cimislia.

When Moldova decriminalised homosexuality in 1995, the age of consent was higher than for heterosexual relations until a reform passed in 2003. This also applied in Cahul.

When Moldova decriminalised homosexuality in 1995, the age of consent was higher than for heterosexual relations until a reform passed in 2003. This also applied in Leova.

When Moldova decriminalised homosexuality in 1995, the age of consent was higher than for heterosexual relations until a reform passed in 2003. This also applied in Basarabeasca.

When Moldova decriminalised homosexuality in 1995, the age of consent was higher than for heterosexual relations until a reform passed in 2003. This also applied in Anenii Noi.

When Moldova decriminalised homosexuality in 1995, the age of consent was higher than for heterosexual relations until a reform passed in 2003. This also applied in Donduseni.

When Moldova decriminalised homosexuality in 1995, the age of consent was higher than for heterosexual relations until a reform passed in 2003. This also applied in Rezina.

When Moldova decriminalised homosexuality in 1995, the age of consent was higher than for heterosexual relations until a reform passed in 2003. This also applied in Singerei.

When Moldova decriminalised homosexuality in 1995, the age of consent was higher than for heterosexual relations until a reform passed in 2003. This also applied in Orhei.

When Moldova decriminalised homosexuality in 1995, the age of consent was higher than for heterosexual relations until a reform passed in 2003. This also applied in Falesti.

When Moldova decriminalised homosexuality in 1995, the age of consent was higher than for heterosexual relations until a reform passed in 2003. This also applied in Cantemir.

When Moldova decriminalised homosexuality in 1995, the age of consent was higher than for heterosexual relations until a reform passed in 2003. This also applied in Briceni.

When Moldova decriminalised homosexuality in 1995, the age of consent was higher than for heterosexual relations until a reform passed in 2003. This also applied in Stefan Voda.

When Moldova decriminalised homosexuality in 1995, the age of consent was higher than for heterosexual relations until a reform passed in 2003. This also applied in Soroca.

When Moldova decriminalised homosexuality in 1995, the age of consent was higher than for heterosexual relations until a reform passed in 2003. This also applied in Dubasari.

When Moldova decriminalised homosexuality in 1995, the age of consent was higher than for heterosexual relations until a reform passed in 2003. This also applied in Soldanesti.

When Moldova decriminalised homosexuality in 1995, the age of consent was higher than for heterosexual relations until a reform passed in 2003. This also applied in the Moldovan-controlled areas of Stinga Nistrului.

When Moldova decriminalised homosexuality in 1995, the age of consent was higher than for heterosexual relations until a reform passed in 2003. This also applied in Tighina.

When Moldova decriminalised homosexuality in 1995, the age of consent was higher than for heterosexual relations until a reform passed in 2003. This also applied in Balti.

When Moldova decriminalised homosexuality in 1995, the age of consent was higher than for heterosexual relations until a reform passed in 2003. This also applied in Gagauzia.

When Moldova decriminalised homosexuality in 1995, the age of consent was higher than for heterosexual relations until a reform passed in 2003. This also applied in Chişinău.

Unlike the rest of Moldova, male homosexuality remained illegal in Transnistria until 2002.

When Moldova decriminalised homosexuality in 1995, the age of consent was higher than for heterosexual relations until a reform passed in 2003.

In 1995, Moldova decriminalised homosexuality. This also applies in Cahul.

In 1995, Moldova decriminalised homosexuality. This also applies in Taraclia.

In 1995, Moldova decriminalised homosexuality. This also applies in Straseni.

In 1995, Moldova decriminalised homosexuality. This also applies in Criuleni.

In 1995, Moldova decriminalised homosexuality. This also applies in Cantemir.

In 1995, Moldova decriminalised homosexuality. This also applies in Cimislia.

In 1995, Moldova decriminalised homosexuality. This also applies in Briceni.

In 1995, Moldova decriminalised homosexuality. This also applies in Ungheni.

In 1995, Moldova decriminalised homosexuality. This also applies in Ialoveni.

In 1995, Moldova decriminalised homosexuality. This also applies in Nisporeni.

In 1995, Moldova decriminalised homosexuality. This also applies in Soldanesti.

In 1995, Moldova decriminalised homosexuality. This also applies in Tighina.

In 1995, Moldova decriminalised homosexuality. This also applies in Orhei.

In 1995, Moldova decriminalised homosexuality. This also applies in Leova.

In 1995, Moldova decriminalised homosexuality. This also applies in Falesti.

In 1995, Moldova decriminalised homosexuality. This also applies in Dubăsari.

In 1995, Moldova decriminalised homosexuality. This also applies in Drochia.

In 1995, Moldova decriminalised homosexuality. This also applies in Basarabeasca.

In 1995, Moldova decriminalised homosexuality. This also applies in Telenesti.

In 1995, Moldova decriminalised homosexuality. This also applies in Riscani.

In 1995, Moldova decriminalised homosexuality. This also applies in Edinet.

In 1995, Moldova decriminalised homosexuality. This also applies in Singerei.

In 1995, Moldova decriminalised homosexuality. This also applies in Floresti.

In 1995, Moldova decriminalised homosexuality. This also applies in Hincesti.

In 1995, Moldova decriminalised homosexuality. This also applies in Donduseni.

In 1995, Moldova decriminalised homosexuality. This also applies in Ocnita.

In 1995, Moldova decriminalised homosexuality. This also applies in Calarasi.

In 1995, Moldova decriminalised homosexuality. This also applies in Anenii Noi.

In 1995, Moldova decriminalised homosexuality. This also applies in Balti.

In 1995, Moldova decriminalised homosexuality. This also applied to Soroca.

In 1995, Moldova decriminalised homosexuality. This also applies to Causeni.

In 1995, Moldova decriminalised homosexuality. This also applies to Chișinău.

In 1995, Moldova decriminalised homosexuality. This also applies to the Moldovan-controlled areas of Stinga Nistrului.

In 1995, Moldova decriminalised homosexuality. This also applied in Glodeni.

In 1995, Moldova decriminalised homosexuality. This also applied to Rezina.

In 1995, Moldova decriminalised homosexuality. This also applies to Stefan Voda.

In 1995, Moldova decriminalised homosexuality. This law applies to Gagauzia.

Although Moldova decriminalised homosexuality in 1995, it remained illegal in the breakaway territory of Transnistria until 2002.

Homosexuality was decriminalised in Moldova in 1995 under Law No. 500.

The age of consent was 18 years for homosexual intercourse and 13 years for heterosexual intercourse (for girls).

In 1995, Gov. John Engler signed two statutes that restricted marriage to opposite-sex couples only. In 2004, Proposal 04-2, which was a constitutional amendment that defined marriage as “the union between one man and one woman,” was approved by voters.

The Penal Code passed on January 27, 1995 decriminalized consensual homosexual intercourse. Article 116 - the crime of "homosexuality" which punished homosexual intercourse when conducted forcefully, with minor people, or with persons unable to protect themselves has been completely repealed by amending the law from 2001.

In May of 1995, an Ontario court ruled that restricting same-sex couples from adopting was discriminatory and therefore against the law.

In Portugal, there are no major or excessive restrictions on the ability of transgender people to transition medically.

Surgery is required in the Vital Statistics Act.

Arkansas will amend after receipt of a court order verifying that they have undergone sex-reassignment surgery and that their names have been changed.

The Births, Deaths, Marriages and Relationships Registration Act of 1995 provided for legal gender recognition but until 2008, it required surgery.

Until 2016, Jalisco defined a marriage as between a man and a woman, effectively banning same-sex marriage. In 2014, civil unions would be recognised.

There are no restrictions on LGBT content, but the authorities of Djibouti prosecute the public display of same-sex sexual conduct under laws prohibiting attacks on “good morals" under Sections 353 and 354 of Djibouti's Penal Code in 1995.

In 1995, Sri Lanka amended its laws against homosexuality to also include women. The change was made after the laws were criticized for being discriminatory on the basis of sex. The punishment for homosexuality is up to 10 years imprisonment and a fine, and there is evidence that the law has been enforced in recent years. In 2022, a bill was introduced that would repeal Sri Lanka's laws against homosexuality, but it has not passed.

While surgery is not explicitly a requirement, Utah requires medical documentation of transition in order to recognise a change in one’s legal gender.

Owing to a history of military influence in politics and several coups, Haiti abolished its military in 1995. However, it would be restored in 2017.

Sweden became the second country of the world after Denmark to recognize gay couples with registered partnerships, these partnerships were equal to marriage. However registered partners were not allowed to adopt before 2003.

In Tucumán, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics since the removal of provisions criminalising "dressing as the opposite sex" in public in 1995.

Same-sex sexual activity between men and between women has been illegal since 1995; therefore, no legal age of consent exists for it.

Single and joint adoption are permitted per N.J. Stat. §9:3-43. Second-parent adoption is permitted via case law in H.N.R, 666 A.2d 535 (N.J.Super, 1995)

The 1995 Administrative Memorandum of the Nebraska Division of Children and Family Services introduced a ban on fostering and adoption by individuals identifying as "homosexual" as well as unmarried individuals.

Article 141 of Slovenian Penal Code adopted on September 29, 1994, strictly prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation. This protection applies to any of the human rights or fundamental freedoms recognized by the international community or determined by the constitution or laws of Slovenia.

In 1994, homosexuality was decriminalised in Norfolk Island with an equal age of consent to heterosexuality.

In 1994, Australia passed the Human Rights (Sexual Conduct) Act which effectively decriminalised homosexuality on the federal level including in Norfolk Island.

In Córdoba, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics since the repeal of a 1980 law that criminalised homosexuals frequenting places with minors.

A bill was signed to reduce the age of consent for men who have sex with men from 21 to 18.

Article 120 of the penal code states male homosexuality is punishable by 3 years in prison. Female homosexuality is not illegal, but lesbians still face heavy social persecution.

The 1994 Constitution of Moldova defines a marriage as between a man and a woman, effectively banning same-sex marriage. This ban also applies to Criuleni.

The 1994 Constitution of Moldova defines a marriage as between a man and a woman, effectively banning same-sex marriage. This ban also applies to Tighina.

The 1994 Constitution of Moldova defines a marriage as between a man and a woman, effectively banning same-sex marriage. This ban also applies to Leova.

The 1994 Constitution of Moldova defines a marriage as between a man and a woman, effectively banning same-sex marriage. This ban also applies to Singerei.

The 1994 Constitution of Moldova defines a marriage as between a man and a woman, effectively banning same-sex marriage. This ban also applies to Riscani.

The 1994 Constitution of Moldova defines a marriage as between a man and a woman, effectively banning same-sex marriage. This ban also applies to Causeni.

The 1994 Constitution of Moldova defines a marriage as between a man and a woman, effectively banning same-sex marriage. This ban also applies to Falesti.

The 1994 Constitution of Moldova defines a marriage as between a man and a woman, effectively banning same-sex marriage. This ban also applies to Telenesti.

The 1994 Constitution of Moldova defines a marriage as between a man and a woman, effectively banning same-sex marriage. This ban also applies to Floresti.

The 1994 Constitution of Moldova defines a marriage as between a man and a woman, effectively banning same-sex marriage. This ban also applies to Glodeni.

The 1994 Constitution of Moldova defines a marriage as between a man and a woman, effectively banning same-sex marriage. This ban also applies to Drochia.

The 1994 Constitution of Moldova defines a marriage as between a man and a woman, effectively banning same-sex marriage. This ban also applies to Dubăsari.

The 1994 Constitution of Moldova defines a marriage as between a man and a woman, effectively banning same-sex marriage. This ban also applies to Briceni.

The 1994 Constitution of Moldova defines a marriage as between a man and a woman, effectively banning same-sex marriage. This ban also applies to Soldanesti.

The 1994 Constitution of Moldova defines a marriage as between a man and a woman, effectively banning same-sex marriage. This ban also applies to Calarasi.

The 1994 Constitution of Moldova defines a marriage as between a man and a woman, effectively banning same-sex marriage. This ban also applies to Soroca.

The 1994 Constitution of Moldova defines a marriage as between a man and a woman, effectively banning same-sex marriage. This ban also applies to Straseni.

The 1994 Constitution of Moldova defines a marriage as between a man and a woman, effectively banning same-sex marriage. This ban also applies to Taraclia.

The 1994 Constitution of Moldova defines a marriage as between a man and a woman, effectively banning same-sex marriage. This ban also applies to Cahul.

The 1994 Constitution of Moldova defines a marriage as between a man and a woman, effectively banning same-sex marriage. This ban also applies to Edinet.

The 1994 Constitution of Moldova defines a marriage as between a man and a woman, effectively banning same-sex marriage. This ban also applies to Nisporeni.

The 1994 Constitution of Moldova defines a marriage as between a man and a woman, effectively banning same-sex marriage. This ban also applies to Hincesti.

The 1994 Constitution of Moldova defines a marriage as between a man and a woman, effectively banning same-sex marriage. This ban also applies to Stefan Voda.

The 1994 Constitution of Moldova defines a marriage as between a man and a woman, effectively banning same-sex marriage. This ban also applies to Ialoveni.

The 1994 Constitution of Moldova defines a marriage as between a man and a woman, effectively banning same-sex marriage. This ban also applies to Basarabeasca.

The 1994 Constitution of Moldova defines a marriage as between a man and a woman, effectively banning same-sex marriage. This ban also applies to Donduseni.

The 1994 Constitution of Moldova defines a marriage as between a man and a woman, effectively banning same-sex marriage. This ban also applies to Rezina.

The 1994 Constitution of Moldova defines a marriage as between a man and a woman, effectively banning same-sex marriage. This ban also applies to Anenii Noi.

The 1994 Constitution of Moldova defines a marriage as between a man and a woman, effectively banning same-sex marriage. This ban also applies to Cimislia.

The 1994 Constitution of Moldova defines a marriage as between a man and a woman, effectively banning same-sex marriage. This ban also applies to Chișinău.

The 1994 Constitution of Moldova defines a marriage as between a man and a woman, effectively banning same-sex marriage. This ban also applies to Ungheni.

The 1994 Constitution of Moldova defines a marriage as between a man and a woman, effectively banning same-sex marriage. This ban also applies to Orhei.

The 1994 Constitution of Moldova defines a marriage as between a man and a woman, effectively banning same-sex marriage. This ban also applies to Balti.

The 1994 Constitution of Moldova defines a marriage as between a man and a woman, effectively banning same-sex marriage. This ban also applies to Ocnita.

The 1994 Constitution of Moldova defines a marriage as between a man and a woman, effectively banning same-sex marriage. This ban also applies to Cantemir.

The 1994 Constitution of Moldova defines a marriage as between a man and a woman, effectively banning same-sex marriage. This ban also applies to the Moldovan-controlled areas of Stinga Nistrului.

The 1994 Constitution of Moldova defines a marriage as between a man and a woman, effectively banning same-sex marriage. This ban also applies to Gagauzia.

The Constitution of Moldova passed in 1994 explicitly defines a marriage as between a man and a woman, effectively banning same-sex marriage.

The Human Rights Act 1993 (Māori: Te Ture Tika Tangata 1993) outlaws discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation. Initially, this law temporarily exempted government activities until 1999. In 1998, an amendment bill was introduced making this exemption permanent; this was abandoned following a change of government in 1999. The new Labour Government instead passed another amendment to apply the Act to government activities, and also to create a new ability for the courts to "declare" legislation inconsistent with the Act. There is no explicit protection from discrimination based on gender identity/expression. In 2023, the Human Rights Amendment Bill (2023) was introduced in parliament to include “gender identity”.

The Human Rights Act 1993 (Māori: Te Ture Tika Tangata 1993) outlaws discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation. Initially, this law temporarily exempted government activities until 1999. In 1998, an amendment bill was introduced making this exemption permanent; this was abandoned following a change of government in 1999. The new Labour Government instead passed another amendment to apply the Act to government activities, and also to create a new ability for the courts to "declare" legislation inconsistent with the Act. There is no explicit protection from discrimination based on gender identity/expression. In 2023, the Human Rights Amendment Bill (2023) was introduced in parliament to include “gender identity”.

When New Zealand passed the Human Rights Act of 1993, which took effect the following year, LGBT people were officially allowed to serve in the military.

The Human Rights Act 1993 (Māori: Te Ture Tika Tangata 1993) outlaws discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation. Initially, this law temporarily exempted government activities until 1999. In 1998, an amendment bill was introduced making this exemption permanent; this was abandoned following a change of government in 1999. The new Labour Government instead passed another amendment to apply the Act to government activities, and also to create a new ability for the courts to "declare" legislation inconsistent with the Act. There is no explicit protection from discrimination based on gender identity/expression. In 2023, the Human Rights Amendment Bill (2023) was introduced in parliament to include “gender identity”.

The age of sexual consent was 18 years old for anal intercourse between men and 14 years for other sexual practices.

The age of sexual consent was 18 years old for anal intercourse between two men and 14 years for other sexual practices.

There was no definition of marriage in the 1990 Constitution. Article 29: "Marriage and marriage & family relations are regulated by law" Law on Marriage and Family Relations from 1980, article 26: "Marriage is a union of life between husband and wife regulated by law".

On July 14, 1994, Parliament of Serbia repealed paragraph 3 of article 110 of Criminal Code and thus decriminalized male homosexuality on its entire territory, including the autonomous provinces of Vojvodina and Kosovo & Metohija. Since the self-proclaimed independence of 2008, homosexuality has been legal in the Republic of Kosovo.

On July 14, 1994, Serbian parliament repealed paragraph 3 of article 110 of Criminal Code and thus decriminalized male homosexuality. The whole term and criminal act called "Unnatural fornication" was completely removed from Criminal Code in 2005.

In 1994, Mexico passed a policy on blood donation under NOM 003-SSA2 which explicitly banned gay and bisexual men from donating blood. The ban would be repealed in 2012.

In 1994, the Australian Capital Territory provided legal recognition to same-sex couples as domestic partnerships. However, they did not achieve the same rights as married heterosexual couples.

Germany fully repealed section 175 of the German Criminal Code and legalized homosexual activity in 1994.

A loophole was frequently used by trans people in the Civil Status Law of 1994 in Egypt to change their legal gender in the absence of a legal gender recognition process. However, cases required surgery for acceptance. Until 2024, the Ministry of Interior adopted a "don't ask, don't tell" policy in relation to this.

In early 1994, Dr John Stubbs introduced a Private Members Bill with the aim of decriminalising consensual same-sex acts. On 13 May 1994, the Parliament of Bermuda approved “The Stubbs Bill” by a vote of 22 to 16.

Under the interim constitution after apartheid, the new government took a more progressive position towards a diverse military and seemingly allowed LGBT soldiers to serve.

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. However, in the case of Geldenhuys v National Director of Public Prosecutions and Others the Constitutional Court found this discrimination to be unconstitutional, and set 16 as the uniform age of consent retroactively to 27 April 1994.

Nebraska requires surgery for legal gender recognition.

The age of consent in Belarus is 16 years, as stated in Articles 168 and 169, which read: "Sexual intercourse, sodomy, lesbian intercourse or other sexual acts committed by adults who have reached eighteen years of age, with a person who is obviously not reached sixteen years of age, with no signs of crimes envisaged by Articles 166 and 167 of this Code, shall be punished by restriction of liberty from two to four years, or imprisonment for a term of two to five years. "and" indecent assault, committed by a person under eighteen years of age, in relation to a person who obviously has not attained the age of sixteen, in the absence of evidence of the crimes stipulated in Articles 166, 167 and 168 of this Code, shall be punished by imprisonment for up to six months or imprisonment for a term of one to three years "

Only form of homosexuality that is illegal is non-consensual homosexual intercourse

New Zealand responsible for defence.

New Zealand responsible for defence.

New Zealand responsible for defence.

In 1994, Hawaii provided for legal gender recognition but required proof of surgery.

Gender-affirming healthcare is legal in Mongolia but administrative difficulties and social conservatism make it difficult to access in practice.

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The Ley de Arrendamientos Urbanos (Urban Leasing Law) was passed in 1994, allowing registered cohabitation for same-sex couples which granted some of the rights previously reserved for married couples.

Israel does not legally recognize same-sex marriage. In Israel, marriage is mostly regulated by religious institutions. However, in 1994 Israel expanded the Legal status of Unregistered Cohabitation to same sex couples, today it works virtually the same way as marriage with a few exceptions. Israel was the first country in Asia to grant such recognition and this legal status is still available to same sex couples.

Same-sex couples are not permitted joint or second parent adoption.

Homosexuality is not legal in Yemen.

Surgery required.

Don't Ask, Don't Tell was the historic compromise signed by President Bill Clinton authorizing people who are LGBT to serve in the military provided they didn't disclose sexuality. The law also removed the ability for others in the military from asking for a service member's orientation.

In 1993, Brazil banned blood donations from men who have sex with men.

In 1993, the Northern Territory's Anti-Discrimination Act of 1992 came into effect, prohibiting discrimination in all areas on the basis of "sexuality", which included "transsexuality", providing protections to trans people as well. Later amendments would replace sexuality with sexual orientation and add gender identitty in 2022.

In 1993, the Northern Territory's Anti-Discrimination Act of 1992 came into effect, prohibiting discrimination in housing on the basis of "sexuality", which included "transsexuality", providing protections to trans people as well. Later amendments would replace sexuality with sexual orientation and add gender identitty in 2022.

In 1993, the Northern Territory's Anti-Discrimination Act of 1992 came into effect, prohibiting discrimination in employment on the basis of "sexuality", which included "transsexuality", providing protections to trans people as well. Later amendments would replace sexuality with sexual orientation and add gender identitty in 2022.

Norway recognized same sex registered partnerships in 1993, giving gay couples all rights of marriage with the exception of adoption rights.

The age of consent in Ireland is the same for heterosexual and homosexual sex and has never been unequal. Section 2 of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 1993 states: "Subject to sections 3 and 5 of this Act, any rule of law by virtue of which buggery between persons is an offence is hereby abolished".

Homosexuality was decriminalized in Ireland with the the passing of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act, 1993.

Nevada repealed its laws against sodomy in 1993. The bill that repealed the sodomy ban was Senate Bill 466.

In 1993, Lithuania's Parliament abolished Article 122.1 of it's Penal Code. Article 122.1 had criminalized male-to-male sex between adults with a punishment of up to three years imprisonment.

From 1993 to 1996, homosexuality was legal in Chechnya.

Until a few years after decriminalisation, an unequal age of consent remained.

In Nenets, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.

In Udmurt, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.

In Bashkortostan, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.

In Chelyabinsk, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.

In Ulyanovsk, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.

In Samara, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.

In Tatarstan, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.

In Mariy-El, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.

In Yamalo-Nenets, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.

In Tuva, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.

In Altay Kray, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.

In Khakassia, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.

In Kirov, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.

In Novosibirsk, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.

In Omsk, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.

In Kurgan, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.

In Perm, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.

In Chuvash, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.

In Komi, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.

In Sverdlovsk, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.

In Tyumen, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.

In Khanty-Mansiysk, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.

In Altay, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.

In Kemerovo, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.

In Tomsk, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.

In Krasnoyarsk, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.

In Orenburg, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.

In Irkutsk, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.

In Buryatiya, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.

In Zabaykalsky, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.

In Amur, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.

In Sakha, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.

In Chukotka, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.

In Kamchatskaya, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.

In Sakhalin, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.

In Magadan, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.

In Khabarovskiy Kray, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.

In Primorskiy Kray, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.

In Arkhangelskaya, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.

In Vladimir, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.

In Vologda, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.

In Kostroma, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.

In Yaroslavl, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.

In Ivanovo, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.

In Nizhegorod, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.

In Mordovia, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.

In Penza, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.

In Saratov, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.

In Tambov, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.

In Ryazan, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.

In Moscow City, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.

In Lipetsk, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.

In Tula, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.

In Oryol, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.

In Kaluga, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.

In Volgograd, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.

In Astrakhan, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.

In Kalmykia, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.

In Stavropol, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.

In Ingushetia, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.

In North Ossetia-Alania, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.

In Kabardino-Balkar, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.

In Karachay-Cherkess, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.

In Adygeya, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.

In Krasnodar, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.

In Rostov, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.

In Voronezh, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.

In Belgorod, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.

In Kursk, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.

In Bryansk, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.

In Smolensk, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.

In Tver, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.

In Novgorod, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.

In Kaliningrad, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.

In Pskov, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.

In Leningrad, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.

In Karelia, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.

In Murmansk, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.

In Moscow, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.

In Dagestan, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.

In Komi-Permyak, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.

In the Jewish Autonomous Oblast, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.

In St. Petersburg, homosexuality is legal. It has been legal since 1993 when it was legalized nationally.

Homosexuality between men became legal in Russia on May 27th, 1993. Homosexuality was never explicitly criminalized between women.

In 1993, Moldova implemented a ban on blood donations from men who have sex with men. This law applies in Ungheni.

In 1993, Moldova implemented a ban on blood donations from men who have sex with men. This law applies in Singerei.

In 1993, Moldova implemented a ban on blood donations from men who have sex with men. This law applies in Straseni.

In 1993, Moldova implemented a ban on blood donations from men who have sex with men. This law applies in Leova.

In 1993, Moldova implemented a ban on blood donations from men who have sex with men. This law applies in Causeni.

In 1993, Moldova implemented a ban on blood donations from men who have sex with men. This law applies in Cantemir.

In 1993, Moldova implemented a ban on blood donations from men who have sex with men. This law applies in Cahul.

In 1993, Moldova implemented a ban on blood donations from men who have sex with men. This law applies in Briceni.

In 1993, Moldova implemented a ban on blood donations from men who have sex with men. This law applies in Riscani.

In 1993, Moldova implemented a ban on blood donations from men who have sex with men. This law applies in Nisporeni.

In 1993, Moldova implemented a ban on blood donations from men who have sex with men. This law applies in Hincesti.

In 1993, Moldova implemented a ban on blood donations from men who have sex with men. This law applies in Criuleni.

In 1993, Moldova implemented a ban on blood donations from men who have sex with men. This law applies in Calarasi.

In 1993, Moldova implemented a ban on blood donations from men who have sex with men. This law applies in Edinet.

In 1993, Moldova implemented a ban on blood donations from men who have sex with men. This law applies in Ialoveni.

In 1993, Moldova implemented a ban on blood donations from men who have sex with men. This law applies in Basarabeasca.

In 1993, Moldova implemented a ban on blood donations from men who have sex with men. This law applies in Glodeni.

In 1993, Moldova implemented a ban on blood donations from men who have sex with men. This law applies in Donduseni.

In 1993, Moldova implemented a ban on blood donations from men who have sex with men. This law applies in Ocnita.

In 1993, Moldova implemented a ban on blood donations from men who have sex with men. This law applies in Stefan Voda.

In 1993, Moldova implemented a ban on blood donations from men who have sex with men. This law applies in Orhei.

In 1993, Moldova implemented a ban on blood donations from men who have sex with men. This law applies in Drochia.