In 2006, there were 35 recorded legal changes made affecting LGBT people. In the previous year, there were 66 changes made and 51 in the following year. A total of 576 legal changes were made in the 2000s.
- December 15LGBT housing discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
- LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
- LGBT discrimination becomes illegal.
- December 14LGBT discrimination becomes no protections.No protection exists for sexual orientation and gender identity under the current constitution.
- November 30Same-sex marriage becomes legal.
- November 28LGBT housing discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.Housing discrimination is illegal
- LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.Employment discrimination is illegal
- LGBT discrimination becomes illegal.Article 454 to 457 of the Luxembourgian Penal code prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender.
- November 9LGBT housing discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
- LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
- LGBT discrimination becomes illegal in some contexts.The labour law was amended to protect LGBTQ+ population in some aspects of the labour market.
- November 8Right to change legal gender becomes legal, surgery not required.Changing your legal gender does not require surgery, however, it does require proof of some form of medical treatment for a period of two years.
- November 7Same-sex marriage becomes not legal.The state election in 2006 amended the constitution to include clauses that defined marriage as being between a man and a woman.
- November 6Same-sex marriage becomes foreign same-sex marriages recognized only.Gay marriage pending, civil unions. As well as unregistered cohabitation.
- NovemberSame-sex marriage becomes foreign same-sex marriages recognized only.
- October 31
- Same-sex marriage becomes unrecognized, same-sex marriage and civil unions banned.Article 5 Chapter 2 of the Peruvian constitution defines marriage to be a "stable union" between a man and a woman.
- September 28LGBT housing discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.This state explicitly bans housing discrimination based upon sexual orientation and gender identification. 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)."
- September 1LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
- August 18LGBT housing discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.Landlords are not allowed to discriminate based on gender or sexual identity.
- July 31
- July 25Same-sex marriage becomes other type of partnership.Registered partnership is available with very limited number of rights granted.
- July 18Equal age of consent becomes equal.
- July 1Same-sex marriage becomes legal.
- Same-sex marriage becomes civil unions.Registered partnerships are available for same sex couples which grant some rights similar, but not equal, to marriage.
- June 29
- June 27Same-sex adoption becomes legal.
- June 22Right to change legal gender becomes legal, but requires surgery.Transgender South Koreans are permitted to change their gender on all legal documents following gender reassignment surgery.
- June 13Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (1-year deferral).Federal regulations ban MSMs from donating blood, but it has been legal in the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires since July 2013. A bill that would strike down the federal ban in other regions was passed by the lower house of Congress, but it was never considered by the Senate.
- June 8LGBT discrimination becomes illegal.Covers sexual orientation and gender identity in regard to employment, housing, and public accomodations
- LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.State law provides for protections against employment discrimination in regards to both sexual orientation and gender identification.
- LGBT housing discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.This state explicitly bans housing discrimination based upon sexual orientation and gender identification. 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)."
- April 21Same-sex adoption becomes legal.
- February 18Same-sex marriage becomes not legal.The 2006 constitution explicitly prohibits same sex marriage
LGBT Organizations Founded in 2006
Affirmation Scotland
Affirmation Scotland is a network in The Church of Scotland of LGBT Christians, their friends and supporters.Gay and Lesbian Coalition of Kenya (GALCK)
The Gay and Lesbian Coalition of Kenya (GALCK) is focused on promoting recognition, acceptance and defend the interests and rights of LGBTI organizations and their members…One Iowa
One Iowa is the state’s largest LGBT organization working toward full equality for LGBT individuals in Iowa through grassroots efforts and education.Iniciatíva Inakos?
GlobalFreedom Sudan
Freedom Sudan is the only LGBT organization in Sudan. Freedom Sudan was formed in secret and all activities are carried out secretly.Project 515
Project 515 was founded in 2006 with a single, achievable mission to create a state where marriage laws did not discriminate against LGBT persons. Minnesota had at least 515…Arus Pelangi
To help the LGBT community in IndonesiaRussian LGBT Network
GlobalThe Russian LGBT Network is a non-governmental LGBT rights organization working for the social acceptance of and protection of the rights of LGBT people in Russia. Founded in…Russian LGBT Network is a conglomerate of LGBTQ+ related human rights organizations all across Russia. It was formed by "Sphere", a St. Petersburg-based NGO, in 2006. https://en…