Homosexuality is legal, even inside Poland's LGBT-free zones, and the penal code cannot be revised for each local government as Poland is not a federal state.

Rule 5 CCR 1006-1 states that Colorado citizens can update their birth certificate and driver’s license to include their correct gender information.

Jude’s Law lets a person who does not identify as male or female to check an ‘X’ box on a Colorado issued driver’s license or identification. This law also allows for a new birth certificate with the correct information to be issued to the individual.

In 2020, the 12-month deferral period was scrapped, with individualised risk assessment introduced.

Equalized under the child protection act, for both homosexual and heterosexual activity is 18 years old . However under the Indonesian Penal code the minimum age of consent for heterosexual activity is minimum 15 years old, whereas the age of consent for homosexual activity is 18 years old. In 2019, the marriageable age for a heterosexual marriage is equalized to 19 years old for both males and females.

MSMs can now donate blood, but with a 1-year deferral. Deferral may be trimmed down to 4 months.

The governor has signed into law a bill banning conversion therapy, which took effect 90 days after it was signed on May 29, 2019

The ban on MSM for donating blood was lifted.

Civil marriage between same-sex couples is already a right acquired in Ecuador. On the night of July 8, 2019, sentences 10-18-CN / 19 and 11-18-CN / 19 of the Constitutional Court were published in the Official Gazette.

Homosexual activity is illegal.

Article 402 of the Penal Code outlines moral offences, including "sexual relations between persons of the same sex", punishable by imprisonment of up to six months and a fine of up to 5 million CFA francs.

Equal age of consent at 16. Previously, anal sex was set at 18.

The new law also allows people to register a third gender option 'X' as their legal gender.

Conversion therapy in Canada is now banned nationwide after the House of Commons voted in favor of banning it.

A new law has been passed that allows Icelandic people to change their resistered gender without medical interventions.

The Supreme Federal Court criminalised LGBT discrimination nationwide, and now, according to the new law, it is considered a "crime of racism".

Botswana's High Court has ruled in favour of decriminalising homosexuality in a landmark decision for campaigners.

Waiting period moved to 3 months for MSMs in May 2019

MSMs were previously put on indefinite deferral until the 2013 announcement by Canadian Blood Services, then further reduced to 3 months in 2019.

Conversion Therapy is banned for people under the age of 18. It is also considered a "deceptive trade practice" to advertise such services.

On 24 May 2017, the Constitutional Court ruled that the constitutional right to equality and freedom of marriage guarantees same-sex couples the right to marry under the Constitution of the Republic of China. The ruling (Judicial Yuan Interpretation No. 748) gave the Legislative Yuan two years to bring the marriage laws into compliance, after which registration of such marriages would come into force automatically. On 20 February 2019, a draft bill entitled the Enforcement Act of Judicial Yuan Interpretation No. 748 was released. The draft bill would grant same-sex married couples almost all the rights available to heterosexual married couples under the Civil Code, with the exception that it only allows adoption of a child genetically related to one of them. The Executive Yuan passed it the following day, sending it to the Legislative Yuan for fast-tracked review. The bill was passed on 17 May, signed by the President on 22 May and took effect on 24 May 2019 (the last day possible under the Court's ruling).

Banned with 3 months deferral

New policy goes into effect barring individuals with a "condition" known as "gender dysphoria."

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker signed HR 140, a bill that bans gay conversion therapy on minors, into law on April 8, 2019.

Starting April 3rd, 2019, new penal code instituted by the Sultan will include death by stoning to those caught and convicted of homosexual offenses

It was banned since 2019 by executive order due to the mental issues people suffered from these conversion therapies .

Homosexuality was legalized on Jan 24th 2019, effectively changing the status of same sex unions

Legalized after an act of parliament

Intersex people in Germany can now legally identify themselves as such under a new law that took effect January 1, 2019.

The Equality Act 2017, which became law in 2019, provided comprehensive protection from discrimination.

The Equality Act 2017, which became law in 2019, provided comprehensive protection from discrimination.

Age of consent equalized to age 16.

Requires 1 year of hormone therapy

Same-sex marraige was legalized

Constitutional protections based on sexual orientation and gender identity have been instituted.

Discrimination and hate speech against LGBTQIA+ persons is banned completely in Botswana.

San Marino passed a law recognizing same sex civil unions.

Changing your gender legally no longer requires surgery in Uruguay.

Article 46 got Removed. As well homosexuality just became legal.

Full discriminiation protections pending for transgender people. Sexual orientation discrimination protection through human rights institute.

Just got ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court on July 17, 2018. Might be legal in Oct 2018. Section 377 of the Indian Criminal Code is being rewritten. The ban just got struck down today.

however the religious amendment makes it hard to adopt.

City housing discrimination protections in Lamorie, Jackson.

No discrimination protections currently.

Legalization pending. It will become legal in February 2019.

Domestic Partnership Act 2018, effectively repealed same sex marriage.

Just got signed into law today on March 30, 2018.

Transgender people in Pakistan are allowed to identify as male, female, a blend of both, or neither.

Transgender people in Pakistan are allowed to self-identify gender legally.

Varies by region;For Gender identity only.

Adoption is not a federal law and is state-based. Since April 2018, same-sex couples can adopt children in all jurisdictions within Australia.

A more complex testing process is in place for MSM donations.

No protections involving sexual orientation or gender identity.

Only in state employment only.

No discrimination Protections Yet.

Gay people or transgender people are misunderstood.

On March 13, 2018, the Northern Territory passed a new law allowing same-sex couples to adopt children.

Since 2015. no laws restricting adoption.

Full discrimination protections in city of Jackson, Mongolia, Clarksville.

Under federal law as well as Idaho state law

In March 2018, the Brazilian Supreme Court ruled that transgender people have the right to change name and sex on their birth certificate without the need of sexual reassignment surgery or doctor letters. The change can be made at a notary's office now.

Finland voted to legalize full marriage for same-sex couples on November 28, 2014, but it went into effect on March 1, 2017.

Conversion therapy ban pending.

Gender-neutral names can be used on IDs and birth certificates, following the case of Jason-Antigone Dane, but one can only legally identify as male or female

requires public announcement of name change. Changes pending. Missing non binary options on drivers licenses.

Requires surgery to change birth Certificate. Changes pending. Non binary options pending.

In four cities.

Full City protections in Jackson and city of Mongolia.

Full City protections in Jackson, Mongolia, Clarksville. Starkville just had its first pride parade. Currently being faught by Mississippi Gov.

Complete State protection. as well complete city protections for all areas. State wide discrimination protections in employment, housing. previous sex prohibition on sex discrimination is interpreted to include sexual orientation and gender identity.

No conditions required. Non binary options on drivers licenses pending.

Not criminalized or regulated. However it is widely condemned.

Only for gender identity and expression.

Nationwide.

Under Movement advancement project. Missing non binary options on documents.

California introduced a non-binary option on drivers licenses in January of 2019 but introduced a non-binary option on birth certificates in 2018.

Transgender individual can serve, however, the policy "will require an individual to have completed any medical treatment that their doctor has determined is necessary in connection with their gender transition, and to have been stable in their preferred gender for 18 months, as certified by their doctor, before they can enter the military."

Same sex marriage couples and singles can adopt in Puerto Rico since 2018 with the new modification to the 2009 adoption law.

fines, 3 years in prison and Caning.

In one region it is single only as part of Eritrea.

under federal law since 2015. In Georgia their might be a lgbt friendly governor elected.

Only gender identity discrimination protection state wide. being implemented in various cities and counties.

Under federal law.

Under Gay adoption legalization under the supreme court.

under state and federal law.

No laws restricting service.

Full state employment discrimination protections. Full discrimination protection in 2 counties and 9 cities. Full discrimination protection for gender identity for all discrimination protection.

Full discrimination protections and full state discrimination protections.

Full discrimination protection in state employment. As well under Section VII under sex discrimination. Section VII ruled to include gender identity. As well as city discrimination protection in 22 cities and one county for sexual orientation protection. in 21 cities full discrimination protection.

Civil partnership proposed. Romania court ruled that same sex couples must have partner benefits. Gay Unions and Gay marriage pending.

illegal under federal law under the therapeutic fraud act signed under Obama.

Legalization required under American Convention on Human Rights. Gay marriage pending. Under 2018 IACHR Ruling.

In six city discrimination protections. One county.

City protections in Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, San Antonio. In one county. As well as sexual oreination hate crime law.

Under city protections. hate crime law includes sexual orientation. Full state discrimination protections pending. Full housing pending statewide. full public accommodation pending state wide. As well as no laws in place to prevent bullying.

Gay Marriage and Gay Union legalization pending.

According to LGBT Map.

Under EU law.

Nationwide.

Nationwide since 2018.

Nationwide since 2018.

Only for gender identity and expression.

Surgery no longer necessary to change legal gender.

Step child and single options since 2018. Full legalization pending. It will become legal when gay marriage becomes legal.

Banned under the Code of Criminal Procedure and the Protection of Children and Youths Welfare and Rights Act

Homosexuality is still illegal there. No laws in place for same sex couples.

legal to provide but not required.

Only in a few countries in Asia.

No laws in place.

Some people don't practice.

Conversion therapy ban pending.

the island just legalized Gay Marriage.

No laws in place for same sex couples.

Same-sex marriage has been legal in Australia since 9 December 2017. The legislation to allow same-sex marriage, the Marriage Amendment (Definition and Religious Freedoms) Act 2017, passed the Australian Parliament on 7 December 2017 and received royal assent from the Governor-General the following day.

Same-sex marriage has been legal in Australia since 9 December 2017. The legislation to allow same-sex marriage, the Marriage Amendment (Definition and Religious Freedoms) Act 2017, passed the Australian Parliament on 7 December 2017 and received royal assent from the Governor-General the following day.

Following a nation-wide postal vote, 61.6% of Australians voted 'Yes' for Same-sex Marriage in November 2017. The Marriage Amendment (Definition and Religious Freedoms) Act 2017 subsequently passed parliament on 7th December and was given Royal Assent on 8th December, coming into effect from 9th December 2017, Australia-wide (including Victoria).

Same-sex marriage has been legal in Australia since 9 December 2017. The legislation to allow same-sex marriage, the Marriage Amendment (Definition and Religious Freedoms) Act 2017, passed the Australian Parliament on 7 December 2017 and received royal assent from the Governor-General the following day.

Same-sex marriage has been legal in Australia since 9 December 2017. The legislation to allow same-sex marriage, the Marriage Amendment (Definition and Religious Freedoms) Act 2017, passed the Australian Parliament on 7 December 2017 and received royal assent from the Governor-General the following day.

Same-sex marriage has been legal in Australia since 9 December 2017. The legislation to allow same-sex marriage, the Marriage Amendment (Definition and Religious Freedoms) Act 2017, passed the Australian Parliament on 7 December 2017 and received royal assent from the Governor-General the following day.

Same-sex marriage has been legal in Australia since 9 December 2017. The legislation to allow same-sex marriage, the Marriage Amendment (Definition and Religious Freedoms) Act 2017, passed the Australian Parliament on 7 December 2017 and received royal assent from the Governor-General the following day.

Same-sex marriage has been legal in Australia since 9 December 2017. The legislation to allow same-sex marriage, the Marriage Amendment (Definition and Religious Freedoms) Act 2017, passed the Australian Parliament on 7 December 2017 and received royal assent from the Governor-General the following day.

Same-sex marriage has been legal in Australia since 9 December 2017. The legislation to allow same-sex marriage, the Marriage Amendment (Definition and Religious Freedoms) Act 2017, passed the Australian Parliament on 7 December 2017 and received royal assent from the Governor-General the following day.

Same-sex marriage has been legal in Australia since 9 December 2017. The legislation to allow same-sex marriage, the Marriage Amendment (Definition and Religious Freedoms) Act 2017, passed the Australian Parliament on 7 December 2017 and received royal assent from the Governor-General the following day.

In early May 2017, the National Council approved a motion calling on all restrictions on gay and bisexual men donating blood to be lifted. According to the National Council, only risky behaviour should be a factor for blood donation, not one's sexual orientation. The motion, introduced by the Conservative Democrats, was approved 97–89.[66] However, this was rejected by the Council of States on 29 November 2017.[67] The 1 year deferral period for gay and bisexual men donating blood therefore remains in place.

3 month deferral. Changes pending.

it is a 3 month deferral. As part of UK.

3 month deferral. Legalization pending.

City protections in the city of Birmingham and Montevallo.

There is full discrimination protections in the city of Birmingham, Montevallo. Full state employment discrimination protections pending. Full employment discrimination protections pending state wide. Also protected under Section VII. as well under the case of Glenn v. Brumby.

In the city of Birmingham, Montevallo. Full state employment discrimination protections pending.

Surgery is not required under state or federal law.

Only for state employments. As well sex discrimination protection under section VII under sex includes sexual orientation. Hate crime law to come into effect. Pending statewide.

State Discrimination protection only. As well as sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination protection in public employment only.

Only in state discrimination. Employment discrimination protections pending

Only gender identity is illegal state wide. Pending in Some counties.

No restrictions. No laws in place for same sex couples.

To change one's legal gender in Greece, the legal requirements are a forced divorce (if married, due to the inability of performing same-sex marriage) and a court order. Non-binary people are to choose male or female.

No laws in place for same sex couples.

Full legalization required under 2018 IACHR Ruling. No laws in place.

No restrictions. No laws in place for same sex couples.

No laws in place for same sex couples.

Full Legalization under the 2018 IACHR Ruling. No laws in place for same sex couples.

No laws in place for same sex couples. Legalization pending.

Homosexuality is currently illegal. Legalization pending.

No laws in place for same sex couples.

No requirements

under state and federal law. Non binary options pending.

Legalization pending.

No restrictions. No laws in place for same sex couples.

The law that allows same-sex marriage in Germany also gives adoption rights to those couples.

A bill for marriage equality passed the Bundestag on 30 June 2017 and the Bundesrat on 7 July, becoming law on 1 October.

Missing laws for joint adoption, step child adoption.

Since June 1, 2015. Also under Bill C-16. As well there is a hate crime unit investigating complaints.

Under the Bill 7 of Alberta legislature. As well under Bill C-16.

No laws in place for same sex couples.

No laws for same sex couples.

No Requirements.

Conversion therapy ban pending. Not criminalized or regulated. Widely condemned.

The Gender Identity Gender Expression and Sex Characteristics Act provided a method for individuals to apply to have identification documents, including passport, updated with an "X" gender marker.

No banned. Conversion therapy ban pending.

Same-sex marriage became legal in Malta under the Marriage Act and other Laws (Amendment) Bill

Not criminalized in the country.

In September 2017, the Botswana High Court ruled that the refusal of the Registrar of National Registration to change a transgender man's gender marker was "unreasonable and violated his constitutional rights to dignity, privacy, freedom of expression, equal protection of the law, freedom from discrimination and freedom from inhumane and degrading treatment". LGBT activists celebrated the ruling, describing it as a great victory. At first, the Botswana Government announced it would appeal the ruling, but decided against it in December, supplying the trans man with a new identity document that reflects his gender identity. A similar case, where a transgender woman sought to change her gender marker to female, was heard in December 2017. The High Court ruled that the Government must recognise her gender identity. She dedicated her victory to "every single trans diverse person in Botswana".

Conversion therapy ban pending. Widely condemned.

The Canadian federal government now allows individuals to put "X" on their passport to indicate an unspecified gender.

as of August 10, 2017. It is one of the 10 states and dc that have outlawed this.

A 1-year deferral is currently in effect. A change has been proposed but as of October 2021 it is not clear when the new law will take effect.

Imprisonment of 8 to 15 years as penalty.

Puebla is recognized now the marriage equality

State wide adoption pending.

Transgender people can change their document without surgery not required

Legal status has changed.

Just got legalized In 2017.

Transgender people can change their document without surgery not required

The new criminal code outlaws discrimination against LGBT people.

1 year deferral

Protections since 2017. Under revisions to the criminal code and under Bill C-16

5 to 10 years in prison. Not enforced. Decriminalization pending.

Only for sexual orientation. Under the revision of the employment law. As well discrimination protection through human rights institute. Full employment discrimination protections pending.

The Supreme Court ruled that same sex-marriage was allowed under the Marriage Act 1944 and the Human Rights Act.

No laws in place. Missing non binary options on documents.

Blanket ban replaced by a 1 year deferral period.

Sexual orientation discrimination protections under human rights institute. Homosexuality is illegal.

In 2016 the Norwegian Directorate of Health decided that from April 2017 MSMs and men who had sold themselves sexually would be accepted as blood donors, provided that there had been at least 12 months since their last sexual contact.

The Marriage (Amendment) Bill 2017 introduced Civil Partnerships and modified the Marriage Ordinance 1996 to state that same-sex marriages are lawful and would be treated the same as marriage between a man and a woman.

Conversion therapy ban has been discussed for many years. Was included in the Queen's Speech in 2021 but is still under consultation.

1 to 9 years in prison and 10 to 30 whipping. Not enforced.

As well as heavy social attitudes towards lgbt.

10 years to 16 years in prison. Not enforced. it is the next country that activists are working to get homosexuality Decriminalized. Decriminalization pending. Barbados held its first pride parade on July 24, 2018.

Full adoption is now legal in Finland.

Not outlawed.

Not criminalized anywhere in Central Midwest.

According to the Movement Advancement Project.

Not outlawed in this state.

The civil unions act of Slovenia was just legalized on Feb 24, 2017.

under the Honduras Criminal Code.

Passed by Senate Committee of New Mexico

Up to 10 years in prison in the Gaza strip. Under British Mandate criminal code Ordinance number. 74. Not enforced. Female always legal.

In February of 2017, a lesbian woman successfully adopted her partner’s child. Since then, many other same-sex couples adopted their partners child.

LGBT couple can marry in Aguascalientes after gaining protection.

Protection under section VII under sex discrimination covers sexual orientation and gender identity. As well protections for state employees only.

Also applies to women who have had sex with a man who has ever had sex with another man.

Legislative Decree #1323 states that crimes motivated by intolerance or discrimination including sexual orientation and gender identity will receive stronger penalizations.

In 2017, Uruguay implemented a mental health law that covers the ban on conversion therapy.

In 2017, the 3-month blood donation rule came into force at blood donation centres in Scotland in November, and in early 2018 in England.

Same sex marriage registered outside of Hong Kong is recognized for immigration purposes.

Bill C-16 amended the Canadian Human Rights Act to add gender identity and gender expression to the list of prohibited grounds of discrimination.

transgender people can change their name. sex change not legal.

Nationwide.

when Georgia lifted the ban.

Only in Government Positions. under Hong Kong Bill of Rights Ordinance 1991 it is interpreted to include sexual orientation.

Conversion therapy ban pending.

Legalization pending.

No restrictions on lgbt serving.

Only for state employment for sexual orientation. As well state hate crime law for sexual orientation. under federal hate crime law for sexual orientation and gender identity. state discrimination protections pending state wide.

in 2017.

Article 26 of the criminal code just got removed

Under the revision of the Romanian criminal code.

Not banned as far as I know.

Under federal ban.

Widely practice by Utah Mormons.

Homosexuality is illegal there.

LGBT are Protected Here For housing and Employment.

Since 2017

No other laws in place.

under the quebec charter of human rights.

they just addmended the charter to include gender identity.

under the Quebec Charter of Human Rights. As well as Gender identity and expression federally under Bill C-16.

Government covers SRS. Also not required federally as well.

Under the Northwest Territories Act. as well under the admenment to the federal Criminal Code.

No laws in place for same sex couples. Legalization pending.

Under Switzerland's law which made it illegal. nothing in Liechtenstein.

Under state law.

No laws in place. Missing non binary options on documents.

Conversion therapy ban pending. also recommended by UN LGBT rights Expert.

Homosexuality became illegal in Chad since 2017

Under American Samoa territory law. legal under federal law.

just missing constitutional discrimination laws.

Missing joint adoption and step child adoption.

Under federal Law.

Under the Newfoundland and Labrador Human Rights Act. Protection for gender identity and expression.

Under the Newfoundland and Labrador. Under Bill C-16. Protection for gender identity and expression.

On November 24, 2015, the Vietnamese National Assembly voted overwhelmingly (282 from the 366 members of the National Assembly) in favour of legalizing the right to change an individual's legal gender. This law went into effect in 2017.

Change of name and gender legal since 2007.

There are no laws in China recognizing same-sex marriage in China. But Chinese activists say that legality may happen in the next couple of decades. China allows " Legal Guardianship " system since March 2017.

they provide the surgery. it is not required. Missing non binary options on documents.

Only can be done by people in Myanmar. No laws in place for same sex couples.

Employment equality and non-discrimination includes both sexual orientation and gender identity.

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The congress Nuevo Leon, unanimously approved the law to promote equality and prevent, combat and eliminate dissolution and also prohibit any form of discrimination.

The congress Nuevo Leon, unanimously approved the law to promote equality and prevent, combat and eliminate dissolution and also prohibit any form of discrimination.

The congress Nuevo Leon, unanimously approved the law to promote equality and prevent, combat and eliminate dissolution and also prohibit any form of discrimination.

The state Nuevo leon approves to promote and eliminate the discrimination.

Civil Marriage Amendment Act 2016

They introduced to ban conversion therapy on minor for Texas that they will have a debate on september 1 , 2017

In December 9, 2016 the Hellenic Parliament passed the law 4443/2016, which added as 'suspicious' criteria of discrimination "color", "ethnic origin", "pedigree", "chronic disease", "marital status", "social status", "gender identity" and "gender characteristics", while the term “genetic orientation”, which was used in law 3304/2005, was corrected to sexual orientation. The concept of multiple discrimination was also standardized

Anyone who tries to "change, repress or eliminate a person's sexual orientation, gender identity and/or gender expression" will be fined up to 10,000 euros or even jailed for up to a year.

Some protections under sex discrimination.

Full Legalization Pending under 2018 AICHR Ruling. Unknown.

No restrictions. No laws in place for same sex couples. Legalization pending.

No laws in place for same sex couples.

No laws in place for same sex couples.

Since 2016. Missing non binary options.

No restrictions. No laws in place for same sex couples. Legalization pending.

Conversion therapy ban pending.

Not criminalized anywhere in the south.

Ambiguous, constitutional definitions very vague.

Some protections under hate crimes.

Some protections under the Consitution.

same-sex couple can adopt

Following the amendment in the Queensland Criminal Code, the age of consent is now equal across all states and territories of Australia.

Full discrimination protections in city of Lawrence, city of Manhattan and roeland park. Unifed government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas. Sexual orientation discrimination protection under state hate crime law.

According to the BBC.

The law 259 allows same-sex adoption

Conversion therapy ban pending. Soon to be outlawed in Ireland. As well as across the UK too.

Only for state employment. As well as discrimination protection under federal law VII under sex discrimination for sexual oreination and gender identity. Full Employment discrimination protections pending state wide.

Not banned in this state.

in 7 cities and pittsburg. State wide conversion therapy ban pending.

For people Under 18.

Just got signed today by the governor on July 24, 2018.

Conversion therapy ban pending.

Not criminalize in the state.

Not criminalized in this state.

Only in Milwaukee.

Unknown.

Just got vetoed by the current governor.

Not criminalized in this state.

Not criminalized.

Some places have promoted this in Texas. Conversion therapy ban is pending.

not criminalized in this state. however condemned by the AMA association.

in a few cities. an in one county. Not criminalized state wide.

Bill outlawing conversion therapy on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity just got signed by the governor.

No ban so far. Starkville, Mississippi just allowed the first pride parade to go ahead.

Conversion therapy ban pending.

Missing non binary options on documents.

Not criminalized in this state.

Adoption by same-sex couples legal since 1 September 2016 under the Adoption Amendment (Adoption by Same-Sex Couples) Act 2015.

one of the 12 states that have pass bills criminalizing this practice.

under city discrimination protections only. protections under sexual orientation under Nebraska hate crime law.

under city housing discrimination protections. as well as under hate crime law. pending statewide.

Full protection under hate crime law. Only full discrimination protections under city protections. only protection under state employment is sexual orientation.

State employment discriminaiton protections for sexual orientation and gender idneitty and gender expression since June 13, 2018. some under city protections for sexual orientation and gender identity. under hate crime law for sexual orientation. complete protection under federal hate crime law.

got equalized when the supreme court struck down the sodomy law.

Just got legalized.

there is local protections in the city of Atlanta and Macon-Bib county. under section VII under sex discrimination covers sexual orientation and gender identity. As well under section IX. Full state employment discrimination protections pending. gender identity discrimination protection under Glenn v. Brumby

Full state discrimination protections for sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression since June 13, 2018.They have only city protections. as well as protection under federal and Louisiana hate crime law for sexual orientation. Also in Full city discrimination protection in two cities. Full Employment, Housing and Public accommodations state wide discrimination protections pending.

under City discrimination protections.

Full discrimination protections thorugh city discrimination protections in the following cities City of Charles Town, City of Charleston, city of Harpers Ferry, City of Huntington, city of Lewisburg, City of Martinburg, City of Morgantown, City of Shepherdstown,City of Sutton, City of Wheeling, Town of Thurmond.

city discrimination protections in the city of Lamorie, Jackson.

Only city discrimination protections in Omaha. As well sexual orientation and gender identity under Federal hate crime law. Sexual orientation under Nebraska Hate crime law. Full state discrimination protections pending statewide.

in the city of Norman for sexual orientation discrimination protections. as well as the Oklahoma city and Tulsa. Full state employment discrimination protections pending.

State interperts existing sex prohibition on sex discrimination to include sexual oreination and or gender idenity. As well as full state discrimination protections only. State explicitly interpites prohibition on sex discrimination to include sexual orientation and or gender indentity. Sex discrimination which includes gender identity under section VII. As well state discrimination protections for sexual orientation and gender identity. Hate crime law pending.

14 cities have sexual discrimination protections. 13 cities have gender identity discrimination protection. full protections under Missouri's hate crime law. State employment discrimination protections pending. Court decision pending. pending statewide.

Hate crime law pending backed by court ruling and by the Indiana Governor . State discrimination protection only. Full state employment discrimination protections pending. Full state housing discrimination protections pending. discrimination protection under section VII section sex discrimination also includes gender identity and or sexual orientation.

Only state protections for sexual orientation. Sexual orientation under state hate crime law. As well under sex discrimination under Section VII. Also under federal hate crime law for sexual orientation and gender identity. State discrimination protections state wide pending. Gender identity discrimination protection under Schwenk v. Hartford. Full employment discrimination protections pending.

city discrimination protections only. Full discrimination protections pending. Gender identity discrimination under Section VII.

Under a ruling by the Pennsylvanian human rights company.

Only in one city. pending statewide.

Discrimination protection for state employees. as well complete city protections in 4 cities. As well in 1 county. Federal sex discrimination protection under section VII. Sexual orientation and gender identity under federal hate crime law.

it is one of the many states that have banned conversion therapy.

BC Legislature passed a bill adding gender identity to protected class in the BC Human Rights Code

BC Legislature passed a bill to include gender identity in the protected class for BC Human Rights Code

Under the LGBT Adoption Laws Hawaii

Some discrimination protection through sex discrimination protection.

Under supreme court ruling.

Legalised by the Marriage and Civil Partnership Act 2016.

Only sexual orientation for state employment. As well as gender identity discrimination protection under federal law VII.

Full state housing discrimination protections state wide pending. Only in two cities.

According to the us advancement project. Under state employment discrimination protection for sexual orientation. Full protection under city discrimination protection in city of Anchorage and Anchorage Borough. As well as the city of Juneau.

under the new Brunswick human rights code.

Under the New Brunswick Human Right Code

Surgery is no longer required as of July 1st, 2016.

On March 17, 2016, the Vermont Senate unanimously approved S.132.

The US Army repealed the ban to serve for openly transgender individuals

In May 2016, the parliament enacted the "Crimes Act 2016" which does not contain provisions criminalizing same-sex sexual activity

Some provinces allowed "X" as a gender identity on drivers licenses and birth certificates.

From the date that Nauru Decriminalized Homosexuality.

No laws in place.

Just came into effect.

Same-Sex Marriage became legal in Campeche on May 20,2016 after a vote of 34-1

10-15 years in prison. not enforced.

Approved by the Congress of the State of Michoacán, with 26 votes in favor, no opposition and 7 abstentions on May 18, 2016.

The parliament was expected to consider the measure within few months. The Attorney General Ronny Govinden ruled out a referendum on the issue. The bill was approved on 18 May 2016.

Set age of consent.

Full discrimination protections. As well under hate crime laws.

Homosexuality is currently illegal.

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Same-Sex Marriage was legal in Sonora for 6 days before the governor announced to keep the policy before which was to get a court order.

Same-Sex Marriage became legal in Jalisco on May 12,2016 after The Mexican Supreme Court legalized it in the state

Italy's parliament has backed same-sex civil unions. MPs in the lower house voted 369-193 for the government, ensuring that the civil unions bill will become law.

Condemned by the American Psychiatrical society under new policies passed in June 2018.

Donating Blood for MSM and female partners of MSM is banned in Malaysia (indefinite deferral)

15 years to life in prison. Not enforced. Decriminailzation pending. Supported by President. Trinidad and Tobago just legalized Homosexuality. UK is helping to decriminalize homosexuality here. Required legalization under IACHR 2018 Ruling.

"The judges affirmed by a majority that marriage between people of the same sex does not violate the constitutional order," judge Maria Victoria Calle said.

from a ruling in the supreme Botswana Court. legalization rejected.

Conversion therapy ban pending.

Not criminalized in this state.

"The magistrates of the constitutional court voted six to three against a proposed ruling that said marriage applied only to unions between men and women and that it was up to the congress and not the court to decide on same-sex marriage."

Federal Judge ruled that the ban on same sex couple adopting was unconstitutional

Botswana Court of Appeal Denied Ban.

In 2016, Conservative Democrat MP Rosmarie Quadranti requested the Swiss Federal Government to undertake measures to outlaw conversion therapy on LGBT minors.[68][69] The Swiss Federal Council wrote in response that in its view, conversion therapies are "ineffective and cause significant suffering to young people subjected to them", and would constitute a breach of professional duties on the part of any care professional undertaking them. As such, in its view, any care professional undertaking such therapies is already liable to be sanctioned by the cantonal authorities. Whether such therapies also constitute a criminal offense is to be determined by the criminal courts in individual cases, according to the Federal Council.

Only sexual orientation

Only sexual orientation

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The Orleans appeals court overturned the previous decision of the lower court.

Not criminalized anywhere in central Midwest.

Required legalization under EU ruling. Recognized for immigration purposes only under 2018 EU Ruling. Civil Unions pending.

only regulated. State wide conversion therapy pan pending. it is illegal nationwide under the therapeutic fraud act signed under president Obama. Criminalization of this practice under A 3977 is pending in the New York State Senate. In certain cities it is criminalized.

Since 2016, transgender persons are allowed to change their birth name and gender identity (instead of the sex assigned at birth) on legal documents.

Not criminalized in Georgia.

Under the Revised Peru Criminal Code.

Same-sex marriage is legal in Jalisco.

Only for state employment. 4 city full discrimination protections. as well as sex discrimination which includes gender identity under section VII. Full discrimination protection pending for all employment statewide.

Not criminalized.

As well as requiring gender reassignment surgery, they must also be unmarried and not have children.

No information on this.

Under state law only.

As of Oct 2016.

Since 2016.

Equal age of consent since 2016.

Requires surgery. Missing non binary options on documents.

Requires surgery and sterilization. Ruled illegal under EU court.

Legalization pending.

Full discrimination protections.

As a Joint Adoption.

Joint adoption here.

Full protections since 2016

Since 2016.

Under the revision of the Nepal Criminal Code.

Under the Chilean Labor code.

Full discrimination protection including aggravated conditions since 2016.

As part of Indonesia.

According to Article 19 of the Liechtenstein Constitution, all workers have the right to equal opportunities and treatment, however, there are no specific legislations in the context of LGBTQ+ people.

Missing non binary options.

Punishment is not enforced. Activists are trying to get this decriminalized. Decriminalization pending.

just recently lifted the ban

Under Nepal Criminal Code.

No deferral.

full discrimination protection since 2016. including indirect discrimination.

No laws in place. Missing non binary options on documents.

A civil partnership law was passed and took effect on January 1, 2016.

Revised punishment for consensual male same-sex sexual activity was replaced by up to 20 years in prison. No rules known for female same sexual activity.

Health Canada approved Canadian Blood Services’ proposal to reduce the blood donation ineligibility period for men who have sex with men from five years to one year.

Greece prohibits discrimination and hate crimes based on sex characteristics, which are among the strongest laws on the subject in Europe

The Civil Union act also equalized the age of consent at 15

In December 23, 2015, the Hellenic Parliament voted with 193 votes (56 against and 51 abstentions), the law on the extension of the cohabitation agreement to homosexual couples.

Punishment of 2- 3 years in prison. not enforced. Decriminalization pending. Backed by Tunisian Prime Minister. Included in the Human peace accord. It is under the reform by the Tunisian Commission.

FDA issued a new directive allowing for blood donation after a 1 year deferral.

After a series of recommendations, the FDA has moved to a 12 months deferral.

Now same sex adoption is possible for not only individuals but same sex couples.

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In five cities. it is banned federally under the Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act which was signed by Obama. Conversion therapy ban pending state wide.

On 26 November 2015, a civil union bill was passed by the House of Representatives with 39 in favour, 12 against and 3 abstentions. The law was published on 9 December 2015, and took effect that same day.

“Gender identity and gender expression” were added by Bill 7, the Alberta Human Rights Amendment Act which received royal assent in 2015.

Ireland has removed their religious exceptions for anti-gay discrimination, making it completely illegal now.

New announcement made by the Justice Ministers means transgender people will be able to change their name and gender on official IDs. It is unclear whether surgery will be required or not.

The Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Marriage Equality) Bill 2015 (bill no.5 of 2015)

Unrecognized

Under the Ukrainian Parliament.

LGBT discrimination is prohibited at the employment level

The Ukraine parliament voted to change the country's labor code to include protection against employment discrimination regardless of "race, colour, political, religious and other beliefs, sex gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic, social and foreign origin, age, health, disability, or suspected presence of HIV/AIDS, family and property status, family responsibilities, place of residence, or participation in a strike."

According to CNN. 1 year deferral since 2016. Legalization pending.

Previously couples could only adopt a child if it was from one of the partners, but the same-sex adoption law allows homosexual couples the same rights as heterosexual couples.

Deferral changed from 12 months to 4 months.

12-month deferral for males who have sex with male

Legalization Pending. it is in the same bill that is legalizing gay adoption.

Since 2015, same-sex couples and households headed by same-sex couples have the same legal protections available to opposite-sex married couples, within a civil union - except for adoption rights and the title of marriage.

Legally nationwide.

The Indonesian police authorities ruled an order since 2015 that it would process any hate speech related to sexual orientation or gender.

Not required since June 3, 2015 Under the Amendment to the Vital Statistics Act. As well under Federal Law.

Before October 1st, a proof of surgery was required. With Bill n°35 : An Act to amend the Civil Code as regards civil status, successions and the publication of rights, it's not required anymore. ''SECTION IV CHANGE OF DESIGNATION OF SEX 71. Every person whose sexual identity does not correspond to the designation of sex that appears in that person's act of birth may, if the conditions prescribed by this Code and by government regulation have been met, have that designation and, if necessary, the person's given names changed. These changes may in no case be made dependent on the requirement to have undergone any medical treatment or surgical operation whatsoever.'' (Civil Code of Québec) To qualify to change the sex designation appearing on your act of birth, you must: - be 18 years of age or over; - hold Canadian citizenship; - be domiciled in Québec for at least one year. If you were born in Québec but live elsewhere, you may also qualify to change your sex designation if you show that such an amendment is not possible in the province or country in which you are domiciled. If you qualify to apply, you must complete the Application to Change the Sex Designation Appearing on an Act of Birth form and provide the documents indicated on the form. In particular, you must provide an affidavit in which you affirm: - that the designation of sex requested is the designation that best corresponds your sexual identity; - that you assume that sexual identity and intend to continue doing so; - that you understand the seriousness of the undertaking; - that your undertaking is voluntary and your consent is given in a free and enlightened manner. You must also include: - the affidavit of a person of full age who attests to having known you for at least one year and who confirms that you are fully aware of the seriousness of your application; - if you have already obtained a change of the designation of sex that appears in your act of birth, you must also include a letter from a physician, a psychologist, a psychiatrist or a sexologist authorized to practice in Canada or in the State in which you are domiciled, who declares having evaluated or followed you and is of the opinion that the change of the designation is appropriate having regard to the affidavit you made in support of your initial application. (Directeur de l'état civil Québec, change of sex designation)

Ban on donation was lifted

Not criminalized.

A court in Tours ruled in favour of an intersex plaintiff who sought to have a third gender option recognised on official identification documents.

The Governor signed into law banning conversation therapy for youth. THe law will go into effect on January 1st, 2016.

Under the bill that provided lgbt protections for youth in foster care. Full state conversion therapy ban pending. In Certain cities it is outlawed. Illegal in foster care. Full Criminalization pending.

A Supreme Court decision overruled the surgery requirement to change one's legal gender.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has ruled that “[A]llegations of discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation necessarily state a claim of discrimination on the basis of sex”, and are barred by the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This ruling applies at both the state and federal level. Furthermore, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ruled on April 20, 2012 that an employer who discriminates against an employee or applicant on the basis of the person’s gender identity is violating the prohibition on sex discrimination contained in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

For adults over 18, individuals can change their legal gender without a surgery. However, for individuals between the age of 16-18, there is a "route to recognition"

Same-Sex Marriage became legal in the Mexican state of Guerrero on July 10,2015.

No Laws in Place.

Although not explicitly mentioned in the penal code, the justice minister clarified that homosexuality is not an offence in Mozembique. New penal code explicitly removed "crimes against nature", leaving no ground whatsoever for homosexuality to be illegal. It is expected to go into effect June 29th, 2015.

Puerto Rico legalizes gay marriage after US Supreme Court ruling on gay marriage. Shortly after the ruling, Alejandro Garcia Padilla, the governor of Puerto Rico, signed an executive order requiring government agencies to be compliant with the ruling.

The US Supreme Court rules that same-sex marriage is legal nationwide.

The US Supreme Court rules that same-sex marriage is legal nationwide.

The US Supreme Court rules that same-sex marriage is legal nationwide.

The US Supreme Court rules that same-sex marriage is legal nationwide.

The US Supreme Court rules that same-sex marriage is legal nationwide.

The US Supreme Court rules that same-sex marriage is legal nationwide.

The US Supreme Court rules that same-sex marriage is legal nationwide.

The US Supreme Court rules that same-sex marriage is legal nationwide.

The US Supreme Court rules that same-sex marriage is legal nationwide.

Same-sex marriage is practiced in Texas however law makers are reviewing the law passed by the US Supreme Court that legalizes same-sex marriage. And despite the 2015 ruling, Texas law still defines marriage exclusively as "the union of one man and one woman".

The US Supreme Court rules that same-sex marriage is legal nationwide.

The US Supreme Court rules that same-sex marriage is legal nationwide.

The US Supreme Court rules that same-sex marriage is legal nationwide.

The US Supreme Court rules that same-sex marriage is legal nationwide.

In a ruling by the US Supreme Court, all 50 states must now issue marriage licenses for same sex couples and recognize same-sex marriages performed in any state.

After a 5-4 vote in Supreme Court attempts by conservative states to ban same-sex marriage were overturned making it legal across the USA.

Conversion therapy ban pending.

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Gay Marriage and Unions Pending.

On June 4, Ontario unanimously passed a Bill 77 "Affirming Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Act" banning "any practice that seeks to change or direct the sexual orientation or gender identity of a patient under 18 years of age, including efforts to change or direct the patient's behavior or gender expression."

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Greenland parliament unanimously approves same sex marriage

Parliament unanimously approved same sex marriage

First province to ban it.

SB353 passed final vote in Nevada on May 22, 2015 banning conversion therapy for homosexual youths, however, while it passed, protections for transgender persons were not included. The bill has passed, but has been referred to committee to discuss the amendment.

Conversion therapy is banned for Minors. Technically conversion therapy is not banned for adults though close to all professional guidelines prohibits it.

Became legal on April 12, 2018. The news is from HRC and Pink news.

Most offenses are still in effect as per the 1986 law. However, the anal intercourse provision between minors have been removed.

In addition to the existing HIV/AIDS law, public workers are now also protected. Within federal agencies, same sex partnerships are also required to be recognized as a family when requesting time off for spousal medical emergencies.

After suggestions from the British government and approval by local council, same sex marriage is now legal.

Conversion therapy ban pending.

No laws in place. As well their is still the attitude that homosexuality is a disease. Conversion therapy ban pending.

Requires surgery and Sterilization. Ruled illegal under the EU. Missing non binary options on documents.

European court found the sterilization requirement in Article 40 of the Civil Code to be unconstitutional. " A person who wishes to change their gender may request permission to change their gender by applying in person to the court. However, for the permission to be granted, the applicant must be 18 years old and must be unmarried. The applicant must also be in a transsexual nature and must document the necessity to change their gender for their mental health and that they are permanently deprived of reproductive abilities through an official health committee report obtained from an education and research hospital. Depending on the permission granted, once the gender reassignment surgery fit for the aim and medical methods has been completed and verified by an official health committee report, the court decides to make the necessary changes in the population registry."

In 2015, a labor reform made it illegal for employers to discriminate against people due to their sexual orientation.

As Same Sex Marriage is now fully legal, same sex couples can adopt children. One month before it became legal, same sex couples can also adopt children.

Legalization pending. Required by 2018 IACHR Ruling.

Only banned in few cities. State conversion therapy ban pending.

Discrimination on grounds of housing and employment is prohibited for both sexual orientations and gender identities

Anti discrimination bill in housing and employment for sexual orientations and gender identities passes and becomes law

LGBT Anti discrimination bill in housing and employment passes and becomes law

In Bill 10, a bill ensuring the right of students to form gay-straight alliances in Alberta schools, amendments were added before it was passed adding protection of sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression to the Alberta Bill of Rights. Bill 10 goes into effect on June 1, 2015. The Alberta Human Rights Act has not yet been explicitly modified to include gender identity and gender expression, though they continue to be read in implicitly by the Alberta Human Rights Commission.

No information.

It will become legal in 2019. Full Legalization pending.

Same sex marriage was legalized by the parliament. However, this measure was defeated in a referendum on December 20th, 2015.

March ended the long legal fight to same sex adoption with same sex couples now allowed to become foster parents, completely equalizing their rights to adopt

The Gender Identity, Gender Expression and Sex Characteristics Act removed the need for trans people in Malta to undergo surgery, sterilization and obtain a diagnosis of mental illness in order to legally change their gender.

After the ban on same sex marriage was found to be unconstitutional, federal judge ordered that marriage licenses be issued.

Since 2015. NDP in Manitoba are trying to get gender neutral documents.

Under state law only.

Proof of surgery is no longer required to change one's gender on official documents

Under the Revision of the Thai Criminal Code.

Under the revision of Thailand Criminal Code.

Under Thailand Criminal Code.

Israelis can now change their legal gender without sex-reassignment surgery as ordered by the Supreme Court

Macedonia passed a constitutional amendment explicitly stating marriage as a union between a man and a woman

Gender identity is now an explicit protected ground in the labour code.

Same sex couples can have the same right to adopt as different-sex couples

Since 2017

NAC 440.130 provides allowance for persons to change gender on birth certificates and other vital records so long as a certifying physicians signs off on the persons gender identity.

After same sex marriage was legalized, same sex adoption was also legalized

No laws in place for same sex couples.

Full discrimination protections since 2015.

Required to be legalized under EU ruling. Under EU Law.

Currently being updated.

Conversion therapy is not banned at a state level, however, on August 3, 2021, the city of Charlestown banned conversion therapy.

under the change of the Criminal Code.

Under article 107 2 b

Only in employment.

age of consent is 21. Homosexuality is illegal.

Under the change of the Angolan Criminal Code.

Under state and federal law.

Under HUD ruling 2009. Full local protections since 2015.

under the Guam Employment Non-Discrimination Act.

Under Guam Lawmakers

Under Guam Lawmakers.

Under national marriage law.

as being a Territory of USA under federal law. as well as state laws.

State employment discriminations protection. as well as city discrimination protections. prohibition on sex discrimination interpreted to include sexual orientation and gender identity.

Legal since December 25th 2014, pretty good Christmas present

On December 22, 2014, the Conversion Therapy for Minors Prohibition Amendment Act was signed into law, banning conversion therapy on minors. Washington, D.C. was the third U.S. region to ban conversion therapy, in addition to California and New Jersey.

Sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination protection in public employment only in one county.

Only under city discrimination protections. Pending state wide.

Only under city discrimination protections. Pending in some counties.

City discrimination protections in 11 cities.

City protections in Lamorie, Jackson. As well sexual orientation and gender identity under the federal hate crime law.

Only in one city. pending statewide.

Full state housing discrimination protections pending. City Housing discrimination protections only.

Full employment discrimination protections pending statewide. Under federal law VII and city discrimination protections. As well as sexual orientation discrimination protection under state law.

MSPs voted by 105 to 18 in favour of the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Scotland) Bill. Establishes belief ceremonies, such as humanist ceremonies as a "third form of marriage", alongside religious and civil events. Allowing transgender people to stay married, rather than having to get divorced, when obtaining a Gender Recognition Certificate. Amended guidance on the teaching of the issue in schools. The first same-sex marriages were allowed to take place December 16, 2014.

under federal law section VII stat court ruled that sex discrimination includes sexual orientation and gender identity. as well under federal hate crime law for sexual orientation and gender identity. under state hate crime for sexual orientation.

City discrimination protections only.

Only in the city of Norman.

Only under city discrimination protections. As well under state ruling section VII sex discrimination includes gender identity.

one of the many states in mexico who recognize lgbt marriage.

Supreme Court allowed same sex marriage to commence

Same sex marriage is currently allowed in 2 counties. The state is expected to increase this as the ban is challenged county by county

A supreme court judge struck down the same-sex marriage ban, allow same sex couples to marry

After various referendums that asked the Finnish public on gay marriage, they finally cleared the last referendum in the 22nd of February, and gay marriage was finally allowed since this date.

Queen's Bench Justice Donna Wilson Ruled It unconstitutional.

County clerks began issuing marriage license to same sex couples.

Same sex marriage commenced when the Supreme Court denied Alaska's request for an emergency stay.

Arizona became legal when the state attorney announced that he will not appeal the decision made by federal court.

Homosexuality is legal

On October 15, 2014, same-sex marriage became legal in Idaho.

Case determined denial of rights was unconstitutional.

The Supreme Court decision to not consider the appeal made same sex marriage legal in West Virginia

After the Supreme Court's decision to not consider the appeal, same sex marriage ban was lifted on October 9th.

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in Sevcik v. Sandoval that Nevada laws violated the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment after the US Supreme Court declined to take up other cases related to anti-marriage laws and amendments.

Same sex marriage is now legal, allowing same sex couples to adopt children

Same sex marriage became legal, effectively overturning the same sex couple adoption

Same sex marriage in Wisconsin returned when the Supreme Court decision came through.

Supreme Court dismisses the appeal, making same-sex marriage legal.

Same-Sex Marriage became legal in Coahuila on September 17, 2014.

The Danish government allows the 'X' gender marker in passports.

The Danish government has removed any medical requirements for changing one's gender legally.

The Danish government has allowed the 'X' gender marker in passports.

In 2014 the Criminal Code was updated to allow sentences of up life imprisonment for "aggrevated homosexuality".

Many instances of discriminations against LGBT individuals are illegal. The only case where discrimination is not illegal is if it is done by public domain (of which the church is one.)

Gay marriage pending. Under EU Gay marriage law.

Only singles can adopt

Age of consent for same sex is 18, for different sex is 14.

Denmark's historic new law allows citizens to self-determine their own gender identity without any requirements for medical or psychiatric intervention.

became legal in this state on that day.

Conversion therapy ban pending. Widely Condemned.

Chile has an anti-discrimination law on the military.

Previous bill was struck down due to a technicality rendering it unconstitutional. However, homosexual conduct is still explicitly illegal and is punishable by imprisonment.

Since September 8, 2018.

The ban on same sex marriage was struck down by a 2-1 vote on July 23rd, 2014. However, due to the appeal process, the first marriages were not conducted until October 7th.

The law was passed on July 18th. However, due to some complications with the state challenging the decision, the first marriage was only conducted from October 6th 2014 when the Supreme Court decided not to discuss the disputes.

Conversion therapy ban pending.

they have a Constuitional ban on all discrimination

Same-sex marriage celebrated via judicial proceedings / court order.

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Only sexual orientation

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Only sexual orientation

Civil unions since June 2nd 2014, but stable unions since 2005

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"U.S. District Judge John E. Jones III, a federal judge appointed by President George W. Bush, ruled in favor of the freedom to marry, striking down Pennsylvania's ban on marriage for same-sex couple[s]."

In 2014, Oregon legalized same-sex marriage.

Now, surgery is not required to change an individual's stated gender on their birth certificate.

Application requires a letter from a psychiatrist, a commissioned for oaths letter from the applicant, and $20. The Vital Statistics Act's surgical requirement was defeated in court.

India's Supreme Court has ruled to recognize a third gender commonly known as hijra.

Not required but preformed here in India. As well there is a third option for all documents.

Malta President Marie-Louise Colerio Preca signed a civil unions bill into law on April 15, 2014. The Labor Party ruled in favor of the bill at 37 to 0, while 30 abstained. According to a Eurostat poll, 80% of Maltese were said to oppose the law's provisions.

Same-sex adoption became legal in Malta along with civil unions on April 15, 2014.

The Supreme Court of india recognized a third gender that transgender persons can choose to identify themselves in official documents. However, this third gender is very different from what we normally think of a gender-queer individual

Since 2017.

Also have a non-binary option for documents.

Surgery not required since 2017.

Since 2017.

Since 2017.

Since 2017.

Since 2017.

Since 2017.

Surgery not required since 2017. it is preformed in India.

Since 2017

Since 2017.

Since 2017.

Since 2017.

Since 2017.

Since 2017.

Since 2017.

Since 2017.

Since 2017.

Since 2017.

Since 2017.

Since 2017.

Since 2014

it was introduced in 2014. Not clear.

Civil Partnership Act 2014

Despite the supreme court ruling, the constitutional ban of same sex marriage in Texas is still valid.

Under this bill, "aggravated homosexuality" is punishable by imprisonment for life. Includes provisions which make it illegal to aid homosexuality, touch with the intent of homosexuality, and promote homosexuality. Allows extradition for homosexuality-related offenses. Earlier referred to internationally as the "Kill the Gays" bill when first proposed on October 13, 2009, life imprisonment was substituted for the death penalty following international pressure. Prior to this bill, homosexuality was illegal under Section 145 of the penal code, punishable by up to life imprisonment.

Same-sex marriage celebrated via judicial proceedings / court order.

Homosexual acts became legal in Lebanon after a judge said that homosexuality is not against nature although no law is passed. Close to being legalized. Judge Rabih Maalouf ruled that homosexuality is a personal choice, and not a punishable offence” which referenced Article 183 of their Criminal Code. Not enforced.

Virginia Attorney General, Mark Herring, announces he will not defend ban on same-sex marriage as it violates equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment of the US Constitution. Federal judge currently hearing arguments in court.

Full discrimination protection in state employment only. As well as full discrimination protection in the city of Charlottesville, Alexandria, Arlington county.

Full discrimination protection in state employment. As well as full discrimination protection in city of Charlottesville. Sexual orientation discrimination protection Only in the Alexandria. As well sexual orientation in the county of Arlington.

In Virginia public-sector jobs, discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity are made illegal by executive order. There are no state protections for private sector employees, and the attorney general has released an opinion stating that localities that have instituted protective policies are outside of their legislative powers.

The newly enacted regulation against same sex marriage implies such act is punishable by fourteen-year term of imprisonment.

US Supreme Court puts Utah gay marriage on hold, pending an appeal from the state.

government there just started cracking down.

The stay on same-sex marriage ban is officially set to expire on January 5th 2015, allowing same sex couples to marry from this date forward.

As of 2014, Bahrain allows sex change surgeries.

Currently not possible by the law of the Falkland Islands, although UK changes of gender are recognised. The Criminal Procedure and Evidence Ordinance 2014 states "the gender of an individual is his or her gender as registered at birth, unless the person possesses a gender recognition certificate issued under section 9 of the UK Gender Recognition Act 2004, in which case the person's gender is the acquired gender."

Missing Gender Identity Hate Crime Law.

Missing Gender Identity Hate crime Law.

In all areas since 2014.

All areas.

Under hate crime laws, in good and services and Under indiscriminant discrimination and hate speech.

Up to 14 years in prison. Not enforced. The just had its first ever pride parade on June 30, 2018. the pride parade went off without any violence.

in all areas since 2014.

Conversion Theraphy is partially banned in the Occupied West Bank for Israeli Citizens but in the Gaza Strip and the areas of West Bank under the Palestinian Authorities there is no ban towards conversion theraphy for LGBT people.

Set age of Consent.

Set age of 16 years for same sexual activity between women and for heterosexual sexual activity. However male same sexual activity is illegal

Sexual orientation only in Northern Cyprus.

After a review, the 5 years deferral was reduced to 12 months deferral.

State law provides for protections against employment discrimination in regards to both sexual orientation and gender identification.

Newer law has been passed. As of 20/05/2014 South African National Blood Service (SANBS) will accept donations from anyone as long as they have been in a monogamous relationship for the prior six months, or celibate - regardless of sexual orientation. Donors will be asked about sexual history rather than sexual orientation. Six month deferral instead applies to everyone with new sexual partners.

Even though the Yemeni Law says that only married Muslim man can be punished with the death penalty if the man is caught having a homosexual activity. Executions can occur in the country in the time during the Yemeni Civil war by vigilante Islamist groups and controls.

Under the election reform law.

Federal judge strikes down Utah's same-sex marriage ban.

State's highest court rules gay marriage ban unconstitutional

In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court ruled in favour of not requiring surgery to change one's gender on official documents.

There are currently several same-sex marriage petitions pending with the courts. On 12 June 2020, the Uttarakhand High Court acknowledged that while same-sex marriage may not be legal, cohabitation and "live-in relationships" are protected by the law.

The Delhi High Court ruling, IPC 377, was overruled by the Supreme Court of India. Sexual intercourse between two people of the same sex is illegal, being punishable by up to 10 years imprisonment.

Gay marriage and gay union legalization pending. Civil Union legalization pending.