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2008 in LGBT Rights

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In 2008, there were 94 recorded legal changes made affecting LGBT people. In the previous year, there were 72 changes made and 122 in the following year. A total of 1150 legal changes were made in the 2000s.

  • December 19
    Right to change legal gender becomes legal, but requires surgery.
    Amended Act No.111 of 2003 requires for transgender people to change their legal gender, (1) be at least 20 years of age, (2) not currently married, (3) no child less than 20 years, (4) infertile (no gonads or persistent lack of gonadal function), (5) and has a body which appears to have genital parts of those of the opposite sex. And also requires medical certificate by two or more psychiatrist.
  • December 18
    Same-sex marriage becomes banned.
    The 2008 Family Code of San Luis Potosí contained Article 105 which defined a marriage as between a man and a woman, effectively banning same-sex marriage.
  • November 29
    LGBT discrimination becomes illegal in some contexts.
    Some protections based on sexual orientation. The Medical Practitioners (Code of Conduct and Standards of Practice) Regulations 2008: -Section 4(h) states that a medical practitioner shall render medical service to any person regardless of their sexual orientation. -Section 25(13) on "Working with colleagues in consultation" states that a medical practitioner shall not discriminate against colleagues because of their sexual preferences. The Data Protection Act (2023) states that "Sensitive personal data" means personal data consisting of information on a data subject’s sexual orientation or sexual life. No law expressly prohibits discrimination based on gender identity or gender expression.
  • November 26
    Censorship of LGBT issues becomes imprisonment as punishment.
    Since 2008, Indonesia regularly censors LGBTIQ+ content. Laws against pornography prohibit content relating to "deviant intercourse", which has been interpreted to include homosexuality, even when there is no explicit imagery involved. Some popular LGBT websites have also been banned. Nevertheless, LGBT movies are most times free to be broadcasted in Indonesian cinemas. Since 2016, there has been an increase in persecution of LGBTIQ+ people in Indonesia with several people arrested under vague pornography laws and repeated attempts at criminalisation.
  • Same-sex marriage becomes banned.
    Cohabitation agreement, corresponding to civil union, was instituted in Greece, in November 26, 2008, only available to opposite-sex couples. In April 2006, former President of the PA.SO.K. party, George Papandreou proposed to Parliament the recognition of unmarried same-sex or heterosexual couples. However, the project was not accepted by the LGBT organizations as it was considered that it would not have any benefit in their rights, since it prohibited the adoption of children.
  • November 5
    Same-sex marriage becomes banned.
    Banned by Proposition 8 being passed within the state’s constitution.
  • November 4
    Same-sex marriage becomes banned.
    Palau's Constitution defines marriage as between a man and a woman. The same-sex marriage ban was added to the Constitution in 2008. The ban was among the 22 amendments passed during the November 4, 2008 referendum.
  • October 28
    Same-sex marriage becomes legal.
    In 2008, Connecticut became the first US state to legalize same-sex marriage, following Massachusetts in 2004.
  • October 20
    LGBT housing discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    Article 11(2) of the Constitution of Ecuador (2008) prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
  • LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 1998, Ecuador became the first country in the Americas (and only the third worldwide after South Africa and Fiji) to include sexual orientation as a protected category in its Constitution. An unofficial English language translation of Article 11(2) states: All persons are equal and shall enjoy the same rights, duties and opportunities. No one shall be discriminated against for reasons of ethnic belonging, place of birth, age, sex, gender identity, cultural identity, civil status, language, religion, ideology, political affiliation, legal record, socio-economic condition, migratory status, sexual orientation, health status, HIV carrier, disability, physical difference or any other distinguishing feature, whether personal or collective, temporary or permanent, which might be aimed at or result in the diminishment or annulment of recognition, enjoyment or exercise of rights. All forms of discrimination are punishable by law. The State shall adopt affirmative action measures that promote real equality for the benefit of the rights-bearers who are in a situation of inequality. In 2015, a labor law reform made it illegal for employers to discriminate against people due to their sexual orientation. In June 2018, the Justice Ministry approved a new policy concerning the rights of LGBT people. The policy aims to guarantee and strengthen their rights in relation to health, education, work, security, social protection and justice.
  • Same-sex marriage becomes civil unions (marriage rights).
    Although marriage is still defined as a union between a man and a woman, article 68 of the 2008 constitution also state: The stable and monogamous union between two persons without any other marriage ties who have a common-law home, for the lapse of time and under the conditions and circumstances provided for by law, shall enjoy the same rights and obligations of those families bound by formal marriage ties.
  • LGBT discrimination becomes illegal.
    In the 1998 constitution, article 23.3 extended discrimination protection to sexual orientations. In its 2008 constitution included gender identity in its protection in article 11.2
  • October 14
    LGBT discrimination becomes illegal in some contexts.
    Discrimination based on sexual orientation is prohibited by the following legal provisions: -The Freedom of Information (General) Regulations (2008) -Public Lands Law (2017)
  • October 8
    Censorship of LGBT issues becomes no censorship.
    In Buenos Aires Province, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics since the repeal of a section of the misdemeanours section in Law 8031 which criminalised "dressing and pretending to be a person of the opposite sex in daily life" in 2008.
  • September 26
    LGBT discrimination becomes illegal in some contexts.
    In 2008, Santiago del Estero passed Law 6906 which prohibited discrimination in any context on the basis of sexual orientation. However, gender identity is only protected in employment under a federal law in 2021.
  • LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation only.
    In 2008, Santiago del Estero began providing protections from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation under an amendment to Law 6906. However, gender identity remained unprotected until 2021.
  • LGBT housing discrimination becomes sexual orientation only.
    The Code of Offenses of the Province of Santiago del Estero (2008) prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation.
  • September 16
    Censorship of LGBT issues becomes no censorship.
    In Santiago del Estero, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics since the repeal of laws criminalising people who are "publicly exhibited with clothes of another sex" in 2008.
  • September 12
    Same-sex adoption becomes legal.
    Under federal law since 2015. Single adoption, joint adoption for married couples and second parent adoption for married couples are all allowed for LGBT people. In Kentucky, businesses can discriminate against LGBT people on the basis of religion. While it is unclear if this also applies to adoption agencies, such a case has been brought up in court and ended up with the judge resigning.
  • September 1
    Censorship of LGBT issues becomes no censorship.
    In 2008, Coahuila amended its "corruption of minors" law in the penal code to remove "homosexual practices" as a "corrupt habit". Since then, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics.
  • August 30
    LGBT discrimination becomes illegal.
    From 2008 onwards, gender identity began to be included in anti-discrimination laws in different cases in Portugal.
  • August 23
    LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation only.
    Aricle 5 of the 2008 Labour Law prohibits employment discrimination. Sexual orientation is one of explicitly mentioned grounds.
  • August 19
    Same-sex marriage becomes unregistered cohabitation.
    In 2008, San Juan provided the ability of same-sex couples to be recognised as an unregistered cohabitation under federal Argentine law.
  • Same-sex marriage becomes unregistered cohabitation.
    In 2008, San Luis provided the ability of same-sex couples to be recognised as an unregistered cohabitation under federal Argentine law.
  • Same-sex marriage becomes unregistered cohabitation.
    In 2008, Santa Cruz provided the ability of same-sex couples to be recognised as an unregistered cohabitation under federal Argentine law.
  • Same-sex marriage becomes unregistered cohabitation.
    In 2008, Santa Fe provided the ability of same-sex couples to be recognised as an unregistered cohabitation under federal Argentine law.
  • Same-sex marriage becomes unregistered cohabitation.
    In 2008, Santiago del Estero provided the ability of same-sex couples to be recognised as an unregistered cohabitation under federal Argentine law.
  • Same-sex marriage becomes unregistered cohabitation.
    In 2008, Tierra del Fuego provided the ability of same-sex couples to be recognised as an unregistered cohabitation under federal Argentine law.
  • Same-sex marriage becomes unregistered cohabitation.
    In 2008, Tucuman provided the ability of same-sex couples to be recognised as an unregistered cohabitation under federal Argentine law.
  • Same-sex marriage becomes unregistered cohabitation.
    In 2008, Salta provided the ability of same-sex couples to be recognised as an unregistered cohabitation under federal Argentine law.
  • Same-sex marriage becomes unregistered cohabitation.
    In 2008, Neuquen provided the ability of same-sex couples to be recognised as an unregistered cohabitation under federal Argentine law.
  • Same-sex marriage becomes unregistered cohabitation.
    In 2008, Misiones provided the ability of same-sex couples to be recognised as an unregistered cohabitation under federal Argentine law.
  • Same-sex marriage becomes unregistered cohabitation.
    In 2008, Mendoza provided the ability of same-sex couples to be recognised as an unregistered cohabitation under federal Argentine law.
  • Same-sex marriage becomes unregistered cohabitation.
    In 2008, La Rioja provided the ability of same-sex couples to be recognised as an unregistered cohabitation under federal Argentine law.
  • Same-sex marriage becomes unregistered cohabitation.
    In 2008, La Pampa provided the ability of same-sex couples to be recognised as an unregistered cohabitation under federal Argentine law.
  • Same-sex marriage becomes unregistered cohabitation.
    In 2008, Jujuy provided the ability of same-sex couples to be recognised as an unregistered cohabitation under federal Argentine law.
  • Same-sex marriage becomes unregistered cohabitation.
    In 2008, Formosa provided the ability of same-sex couples to be recognised as an unregistered cohabitation under federal Argentine law.
  • Same-sex marriage becomes unregistered cohabitation.
    In 2008, Entre Rios provided the ability of same-sex couples to be recognised as an unregistered cohabitation under federal Argentine law.
  • Same-sex marriage becomes unregistered cohabitation.
    In 2008, Cordoba provided the ability of same-sex couples to be recognised as an unregistered cohabitation under federal Argentine law.
  • Same-sex marriage becomes unregistered cohabitation.
    In 2008, Corrientes provided the ability of same-sex couples to be recognised as an unregistered cohabitation under federal Argentine law.
  • Same-sex marriage becomes unregistered cohabitation.
    In 2008, Chubut provided the ability of same-sex couples to be recognised as an unregistered cohabitation under federal Argentine law.
  • Same-sex marriage becomes unregistered cohabitation.
    In 2008, Chaco provided the ability of same-sex couples to be recognised as an unregistered cohabitation under federal Argentine law.
  • Same-sex marriage becomes unregistered cohabitation.
    In 2008, Catamarca provided the ability of same-sex couples to be recognised as an unregistered cohabitation under federal Argentine law.
  • Same-sex marriage becomes unregistered cohabitation.
    In 2008, Buenos Aires provided the ability of same-sex couples to be recognised as an unregistered cohabitation under federal Argentina law.
  • August 4
    Right to change legal gender becomes legal, but requires surgery.
    Montenegro passed Law No. 01-382/13 in 2008 which provides for legal gender recognition. However, surgery is required.
  • July 29
    Equal age of consent becomes equal.
    The age of consent was set equally at 18 with the decriminilization of homosexuality in 2008.
  • Homosexual activity becomes legal.
    Same-sex sexual activity was legalized in Panama through a presidential decree on July 29th, 2008, repealing a 1949 law which would incur those convicted with a 500$ fine or prison sentence. The age of consent was equalized at 18 and homosexuality was declassifed as a mental illness subsequently.
  • July 14
    LGBT discrimination becomes illegal in some contexts.
    Some legal protections based on sexual orientation/preference are in place. Ministerial Order No. 012/CAB.MIN/ETPS/062/08 (2008) states that "Any private employment service is prohibited from issuing or publishing job vacancy announcements or job offers containing indications of discrimination based on sexual preference." Articles 3 and 4 of the Law on the Protection of the rights of people living with HIV/AIDS and of those affected (2008) prohibit acts of stigmatization and discrimination against people living with HIV/AIDS, their sexual partners, their children or parents based on their “proven or suspected HIV status”. Among those protected by the law under the category of “vulnerable groups”, Article 2(5) includes “homosexuals”. Article 132 of Law 20/017 (2020) states: "The collection and processing of personal data revealing racial, ethnic or regional origin, parentage, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, trade union membership, sexual life, genetic data or, more generally, data relating to the state of health of the person concerned is prohibited." Article 245(2) of Law 23/10 on the Digital Code (2023) offers protection of personal data that reveals data concerning a person's natural sex life or sexual orientation.
  • July 8
    Censorship of LGBT issues becomes no censorship.
    Since the repeal of the previous law and that which criminalises same sex sexual activity in Nicaragua, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics. However, since the 2018 crackdown on student protests, LGBTIQ+ organisations have faced harassment and de facto restrictions from the government.
  • Homosexual activity becomes legal.
    Nicaragua legalized homosexuality in 2008 after a new penal code was adopted. Under the new penal code, consensual gay sex was not included as a criminal offense.
  • June 30
    LGBT discrimination becomes illegal in some contexts.
    In 2008, Apurimac passed Regional Ordinance 17 which prohibited discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation in employment, education, goods and services and healthcare and gender identity in education.
  • Conversion therapy becomes sexual orientation only.
    In 2008, Apurimac passed Regional Ordinance 017 which banned conversion therapy from being practiced to change one’s sexual orientation. However, there was no such ban provided on conversion therapy on the basis of gender identity.
  • LGBT employment discrimination becomes varies by region.
    In 2008, Apurimac became the first department of Peru to provide protections from discrimination in employment to LGBTIQ+ people. Other departments would do the same until Peru passed federal protections in 2017.
  • LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation only.
    In 2008, Apurimac approved Regional Ordinance 17 which prohibited discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation in employment. However, gender identity remained unprotected until 2017.
  • LGBT discrimination becomes varies by region.
    In 2008, Apurimac became the first department of Peru to provide protections from discrimination to LGBTIQ+ people. Other departments would do the same until Peru passed federal protections in 2017.
  • Conversion therapy becomes varies by region.
    Article 9(3)(d) of Regional Ordinance of Apurimac No. 017-2008 (2008) prohibits forcing a person to undergo medical and/or psychological treatment in order to alter or modify their sexual orientation.
  • June 18
    Censorship of LGBT issues becomes no censorship.
    In San Luis Potosí, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics since the removal of homosexuality as a "corrupt habit" in its law against corruption of minors.
  • June 16
    Same-sex marriage becomes legal.
    Same-sex marriage in California was briefly legal in 2008, before being overturned five months later.
  • LGBT discrimination becomes illegal in some contexts.
    Some protections from harassment based on sexual orientation in policing since 2008.
  • June 1
    Right to change legal gender becomes legal, but requires medical diagnosis.
    New Zealand requires evidence of medical treatment and to go to the family court to change one's legal gender marker.
  • May 29
    Same-sex marriage becomes foreign same-sex marriages recognized only.
    In this context, "foreign" is defined as same-sex marriages legally performed in other jurisdictions but heretofore unrecognized by New York State.
  • May 22
    Homosexual activity becomes illegal (imprisonment as punishment).
    While an autonomous region of Sudan, South Sudan passed The Penal Code Act, 2008. It removed the death penalty as a punishment for homosexual sex. However, homosexuality is still a crime punishable by imprisonment and possibly a fine. Article 248 punishes "carnal intercourse against the order of nature" with up to 10 years imprisonment and the possibility of being liable to a fine.
  • May 19
    Same-sex marriage becomes other type of partnership.
    In 2008, the Australian Capital Territory had provided same-sex couples with the possibility of recognition as a civil partnership. However, marriage was still off limits. In 2013, the Australian Capital Territory briefly allowed same-sex marriage, but it was immediately overturned by the high court.
  • May 5
    LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation only.
    Article 315 of the Criminal Code (2008) bans employment discrimination based on sexual option in Nicaragua. However, gender identity remains unprotected.
  • LGBT discrimination becomes illegal in some contexts.
    Legal measures against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation exist in the workplace (2008) and in health (2014).
  • May 1
    Equal age of consent becomes unequal.
    The age of consent in for anal sex in Canada is 18, whereas the age of consent for acts of sex is 16.
  • April 30
    Right to change legal gender becomes legal, but requires medical diagnosis.
    In 2008, Pakistan allowed a trans man to legally change his gender but made legal gender recognition only legal with a diagnosis of gender dysphoria until 2018.
  • Gender-affirming care becomes restricted.
    In 2008, Pakistan allowed a trans man to undergo gender affirming healthcare but it was restricted to only people with a medical diagnosis for gender dysphoria until 2018.
  • April 16
    Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.
    In 2008, Russia repealed its ban against gay people donating blood. The decree repealing the ban was signed into law on April 16th, 2008, by Tatyana Golikova, the Minister of Russia's Health and Social Development department.
  • April 1
    LGBT housing discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2008, Slovakia passed an amendment to its Law on Equal Treatment in Certain Areas and Protection against Discrimination by adding sexual orientation and gender identification as protected characteristics from discrimination in employment.
  • March
    Equal age of consent becomes equal.
    Nicaraguan law does not specify a homosexual age of consent and a heterosexual one.
  • February 29
    Same-sex marriage becomes banned.
    The "KERALA REGISTRATION OF MARRIAGES (COMMON) RULES, 2008" explicitly refers to marriage as between a "husband" and "wife".
  • February 3
    Same-sex marriage becomes other type of partnership.
    The terminology for same sex union used is domestic partnership. Same-sex marriage from other states are also recognized in oregon.
  • January 23
    Same-sex marriage becomes banned.
    The "Compulsory Registration of Marriages Rules, 2008" defines marriage as "between a male and female".
  • January 15
    Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.
    The first version of the questionnaire stated that male homosexuals, African citizens from countries infected with malaria, uneducated people, as well as other categories of people cannot donate blood in Romania. After the hearings of the Council for Combating Discrimination, the Ministry of Health removed the questions considered discriminatory from the questionnaire.
  • January 10
    LGBT discrimination becomes illegal in some contexts.
    In 2008, Rio Negro passed Law 3055 which prohibited discrimination in any context on the basis of sexual orientation. However, gender identity is only protected in employment under a federal law in 2021.
  • LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation only.
    In 2008, Rio Negro began providing protections from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation under an amendment to Law 3055. However, gender identity remained unprotected until 2021.
  • LGBT housing discrimination becomes sexual orientation only.
    Law B-3055, which establishes the innate right of persons to a sexual orientation, prohibits discrimination.
  • (date unknown)
    Same-sex adoption becomes legal.
    In 2008, New Brunswick revised their adoption regulations to allow LGB couples to adopt.
  • LGBT discrimination becomes illegal.
    illegal since 2008
  • Right to change legal gender becomes legal, but requires surgery.
    Since 2008, changing the legal gender marker requires the surgical removal of sexual organs under the administrative rules No. 0970066240 issued by the Ministry of Interior. Since 2021, there have been several court cases in which plaintiffs have been able to change their gender without undergoing surgery. However, these rulings are favorable only in individual cases. 1988, with surgery requirements and two psychiatric diagnosis certificates. Since 2021, no surgery requirements case by a Taiwan court ruling
  • LGBT discrimination becomes illegal in some contexts.
    Some protections based on sexual orientation. The Electronic Transactions Act (2008) protects sexual orientation as personal information. The interpretation of the Data Protection Act (2012) establishes protection of the sexual orientation of the data subject as "special personal data".
  • January 1
    LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation only.
    Article 6(2) of Law No. 7 (2008) prohibits discrimination based on "sexual orientation" in employment.
  • Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.
    There are no restrictions for blood donations by MSMs.
  • (date unknown)
    Right to change legal gender becomes illegal.
    In 2008, Tennessee allowed the changing of gender markers on drivers’ licenses provided that surgery has been undertaken. However, changing one’s birth certificate is prohibited.
  • January 1
    Right to change legal gender becomes legal, but requires surgery.
    The gender marker on identity documents can only be changed if the applicant has undergone gender affirmation surgery, specifically genital surgery. The petitioner must submit their request for a change of gender marker before the Civil Section of the Local Court. Next, the request is submitted to the National Commission for Comprehensive Attention to Trans People, together with the medical certification that the petitioner has undergone surgery. The following evidence must be accredited before the court: (1) the summary of the clinical records, (2) the descriptive medical criteria of the surgery with emphasis on its irreversibility, (3) a document confirming the intervention signed by the CENESEX, and (4) photographic records from before and after the intervention. Gender affirming surgery and hormonal treatment are provided and covered by the national health system since 2008 (Resolution No. 126). Since 2022, transgender people can change their name through self-determination. Instruction #1 of 2022 of the Ministry of Justice repealed Instruction #1 of 2012 that made the name change for trans people subject to a change of sex, following genital adjustment surgery.
  • Same-sex marriage becomes banned.
    Same-sex marriage is banned in Tajikistan
  • (date unknown)
    Right to change legal gender becomes legal, but requires surgery.
    Since 2008, transgender people in Georgia can change documents and personal names to reflect their preferred gender after having undergone sex reassignment surgery.
  • January 1
    Serving openly in military becomes legal.
    LGBT allowed to serve openly in the military since 2008.
  • (date unknown)
    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 discrimination becomes illegal in some contexts.
    Some protections based on sexual orientation. Article 18 of Law 2017-27 on the Press Code states that "Journalists and media technicians must respect human dignity and avoid any allusion, through text, images, and sound, to a person's ethnic or national affiliation, religion, gender, or sexual orientation, as well as to any physical or mental illness or disability that may be discriminatory and/or stigmatizing. Article 431-24 of the Penal Code (Law on Cybercrime 2008) states that Anyone who places or stores on a computer medium or memory, without the express consent of the person concerned, personal data that, directly or indirectly, reveals the person's sexual orientation, shall be punished by imprisonment of one to seven years and a fine.
  • January 1
    Serving openly in military becomes legal.
    Article 13 of the Law on the Serbian Army from 2007 prohibits privileging or depriving members of the Army of their rights or duties, especially because of race, religion, gender, national affiliation, origin, or some other personal characteristic. In 2010, the Serbian Army officially announced that there is no discrimination in the Army on any basis, including sexual orientation. In 2014, trans woman Major Helena sued the military after she was forcefully retired due to coming out as trans. In 2015, the Minister of Defense denied that there was discrimination in the Serbian Army and at the same time apologized to transgender Major Helena for, as he said, an administrative error in the decision on her retirement ("an established diagnosis that can cause harmful consequences for the reputation of the Serbian Army").
  • Right to change legal gender becomes legal, but requires surgery.
    To change their gender marker, trans people in North Dakota have to have their sex changed with "anatomically correct genitalia for the identified sex as certified by a medical provider".
  • (date unknown)
    LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation only.
    According to Article 45(2) and Article 406(3) of the Novo Código Laboral Cabo-Verdiano, discrimination in employment on the basis of sexual orientation is prohibited. The law is generally enforced but gender identity remains unprotected.

LGBT Organizations Founded in 2008

  • Transgender Education & Advocacy (TEA) FaviconTransgender Education & Advocacy (TEA)
    Kenya
    A Kenyan organization aimed at promoting awareness and creating an appropriate environment for the well-being of all transgender and intersex individuals in Kenya.
  • Latinos Salud FaviconLatinos Salud
    Global
    Latinos Salud was founded in 2008 to create a safe space for Latino gay guys and their partners to find friends, support, and resources. Our 13 staff members hail from Brazil…
  • Pink Alliance FaviconPink Alliance
    Hong Kong
    Pink Alliance is a non-profit organisation involved in gay rights advocacy and campaigning.
  • Eesti LGBT FaviconEesti LGBT
    Estonia
    The Estonian LGBT Association is a non-profit organization for LGBT (lesbian, gay, bi, trans) people. The mission of the Estonian LGBT Association, as a representative of the…
  • Beijing LGBT Center FaviconBeijing LGBT Center
    China
    The Beijing LGBT Center was a non-profit organization aimed at empowering China's LGBT community. The community-based organization focused on providing resources for LGBT people…
  • Bi Social Network FaviconBi Social Network
    Global
    Bi Social Network (BSN) is working with underserved diverse communities on poverty issues, teen homelessness, marginalized groups and the elderly. BSN is interested in the human…
  • Health Initiative for Men (HIM) FaviconHealth Initiative for Men (HIM)
    British Columbia, Canada
    With five health centres throughout the Lower Mainland, Health Initiative for Men is a non-profit society that aims to strengthen the health and well-being of gay men. We offer…
  • Trans-Fuzja FaviconTrans-Fuzja
    Poland
    Trans-Fuzja is an LGBTQ+ rights organisation that works to improve the living conditions of transgender people in Poland and support them and their relatives through the…
  • LİSTAG Derneği FaviconLİSTAG Derneği
    Turkey
    LISTAG (Families and Friends of LGBTIs in Turkey) LİSTAG (Families of LGBTs in İstanbul) is a voluntary suppport and solidarity group for families and friends of lesbian…
  • ICS Center FaviconICS Center
    Vietnam
    HISTORY In November 2008, ICS group started as a project working towards a positive image of Lesbians, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) in Vietnam by the Institute for…
  • The People's Matrix Association FaviconThe People's Matrix Association
    Lesotho
    Founded in 2008, the organisation is charged with creating an enabling environment for people with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions by…
  • Rainbow Identity Association FaviconRainbow Identity Association
    Botswana
    The Rainbow Identity Association is the first organisation in Botswana to focus on the needs of transgender and intersex people. It advocates against discrimination on the basis…