In 2010, there were 46 recorded legal changes made affecting LGBT people. In the previous year, there were 68 changes made and 118 in the following year. A total of 1309 legal changes were made in the 2010s.
- DecemberLegal recognition of non-binary gender becomes recognized.Arkansas rolled out its gender policy quietly in 2010. "Our official policy is to allow a licensee to change their gender as requested, no questions asked, no documentation required." -former Assistant Commissioner of Operations and Administration Mike Munns. Arkansas residents were thus able to change their marker on their driver's license (including to an X) since 2010, but this has only started being known since 2018.
- November 30LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.The recent reform or the labour law includes a non discrimination article that protects gender and sexual preferences.
- November 1Same-sex adoption becomes single only.Law specifies that married couples or single individuals may adopt, but there is no same sex marriage in Ireland at present.
- October 10Same-sex marriage becomes foreign same-sex marriages recognized only.Gay Union legalization pending.
- Same-sex marriage becomes legal.Marriages performed in the Kingdom of the Netherlands are recognised. They are not however performed in Aruba.
- Same-sex marriage becomes foreign same-sex marriages recognized only.Marriages performed in the Kingdom of the Netherlands are recognised. They are not however performed in Curaçao. However, this doesn't mean equal treatment is given to same sex married couples (as opposed to different sex married couples)
- Same-sex marriage becomes legal.Marriages performed in the Kingdom of the Netherlands are recognised. They are not however performed in Sint Maarten.
- October 8LGBT housing discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.Discrimination is protected for sexual orientation and gender identity as per the law against racism and discrimination of any kind.
- LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.Discrimination is protected for sexual orientation and gender identity as per the law against racism and discrimination of any kind.
- LGBT discrimination becomes illegal.The law against racism and all other forms of discrimination, in article 5a explicitly includes sexual orientation and (gender) identity.
- October 1LGBT housing discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.The Equality Act 2010 made it illegal for any public or private landlord to discriminate against tenants due to many things, including sexual orientation and gender identity.
- LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.The Equality Act 2010 makes it illegal for an employer to discriminate against any employee on the grounds of many things, including sexual orientation and gender identity.
- LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.All discrimination is illegal
- LGBT housing discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.All discrimination is illegal
- LGBT discrimination becomes illegal.The Equality Act brings together over 116 separate pieces of legislation into one single Act. Combined, they make up a new Act that provides a legal framework to protect the rights of individuals and advance equality of opportunity for all. The Act simplifies, strengthens and harmonises the current legislation to provide Britain with a new discrimination law which protects individuals from unfair treatment and promotes a fair and more equal society. Also covering LGBT discrimination would be the Human Rights Act, which is a fundamental piece of the legislation underpinning the Scottish Parliament.
- LGBT discrimination becomes illegal.
- LGBT housing discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
- LGBT housing discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
- LGBT discrimination becomes illegal in some contexts.Laws against inciting hatred on sexual orientation through an aggravating circumstance and anti-discrimination laws in all areas on sexual orientation and gender identity (including harassment, victimisation, direct and indirect discrimination).
- LGBT discrimination becomes illegal.
- September 2Same-sex adoption becomes legal.
- August 30LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation only.
- August 10
- LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation only.LGB people are protected here. No laws in place for trans people.
- July 27LGBT housing discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
- LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.a condition to join the EU. Included in Incitement to hatred.
- LGBT discrimination becomes illegal.
- July 15
- July 4Right to change legal gender becomes legal, surgery not required.Missing non binary options on documents.
- June 27Same-sex marriage becomes legal.
- May 31Same-sex marriage becomes legal.
- May 1Same-sex adoption becomes married couples only.Any individual can apodt regardless of thair marital status but prefecence has to be given to married couples. Joint adoption is available only for them. Second parent adoption is available for married and cohabiting couples - regardless of gender - but not for registered (same sex) partners. Same sex cohabiting couples's joint adoption has to be authorized by the Guardianship Office.
- April 7Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.In Portugal, blood donations have rules regarding sexual behaviour but they are the same for homosexual and heterosexual people. While discrimination is illegal according to the Portuguese Constitution, discrimination is widely reported amongst the LGBTQ+ community and new legislation was discussed in 2021 to address this.
- April 2Equal age of consent becomes equal.
- April 1Same-sex adoption becomes legal.Made officially legal through the Consolidated Children's Act of 2010
- March 10
- February 18
- February 10
- February 5LGBT discrimination becomes illegal.
- February 4
- Same-sex marriage becomes unrecognized.
- January 6Same-sex marriage becomes not legal.Homosexuality is not legal in the Central African Republic.
- Homosexual activity becomes illegal (imprisonment as punishment).Article 85 prohibits "any acts against nature committed against person of same sex" with 6 months to 2 years imprisonment and fines as punishment. However, Central African Republic is currently not functioning as a state and thus the law may not be exercised.
LGBT Organizations Founded in 2010
It Gets Better Project
GlobalThe It Gets Better Project's mission is to communicate to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth around the world that it gets better, and to create and inspire the changes…Equality Michigan
Equality Michigan works to achieve full equality and respect for all people in Michigan regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression. Equality Michigan…One Colorado
One Colorado is a statewide advocacy organization dedicated to securing and protecting equality and opportunity for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Coloradans and…Identoba
Identoba is a Georgian gender equality and LGBT rights organization. Identoba is one the largest LGBT rights NGOs in the country.All Out
GlobalAll Out is mobilizing millions of people to build a world where no person will have to sacrifice their family or freedom, safety or dignity, because of who they are or who they…Geikristlaste Kogu
Geikristlaste Kogu is a religiously and politically independent non-governmental organization of gay and lesbian Christians working for equal treatment and opportunities for…The Swiss Rainbow Families Association
The Swiss Rainbow Families Association champions the concerns and interests of rainbow families at the federal level. It is the primary contact for all questions related to the…Transgender Support Association
The Transgender Support Association is a Greek LGBTQI+ activist organization based in Athens. It focuses on the rights of transgender and transgender people (transvestites…