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2014 in LGBT Rights

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In 2014, there were 121 recorded legal changes made affecting LGBT people. In the previous year, there were 299 changes made and 206 in the following year. A total of 1742 legal changes were made in the 2010s.

  • December 25
    Same-sex adoption becomes legal.
    Upon the introduction of the 2014 civil union law, adoption rights were equalised.
  • Same-sex marriage becomes civil unions (marriage rights).
    In 2014, the Andorran council approved a bill permitting civil unions with equal rights to marriages. The bill was approved with all 18 votes of every present member of the ruling party, Democrats for Andorra, as well as the 2 votes of the minority opposition party, Lauredian Union. All members of the opposition Social Democratic Party either abstained (3) or voted against (3).
  • December 22
    Conversion therapy becomes banned.
    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. 5 years later, in 2019, they banned the practice for adults as well.
  • December 16
    (deleted region)
    Same-sex marriage becomes legal.
    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.
  • LGBT housing discrimination becomes no protections.
    Florida has no known protections for LGBTQ people looking for housing or people who have housing. As of 2020, there was a bill that was in motion for LGBTQ people for housing but it died in the Civil Justice Subcommittee.
  • Same-sex marriage becomes legal.
    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.
  • December 13
    Gender-affirming care becomes legal.
    From at least December 13th 2014: in Taiwan, the largest barrier to gender-affirming care is cost as the national health insurance does not cover it. However there are no major legal/regulatory barriers to gender-affirming care for minors or adults alike.
  • December 1
    Censorship of LGBT issues becomes no censorship.
    In Campeche, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics since the removal of homosexuality as a "corrupt habit" from its law against corruption of minors.
  • November 28
    Same-sex marriage becomes legal.
    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.
  • November 20
    Right to change legal gender becomes legal, but requires medical diagnosis.
    Article 9(a) of the State Registry Act (1993, as amended in 2013), establishes a procedure to change the gender marker on a person's birth certificate. This procedure is detailed in Ordinance No. 2,550 (Official Gazette No. 132) (2014).
  • Same-sex marriage becomes legal.
    Supreme Court allowed same sex marriage to commence
  • November 19
    Same-sex marriage becomes varies by region.
    Same sex marriage is currently allowed in 2 counties. The state is expected to increase this as the ban is challenged county by county
  • Same-sex marriage becomes legal.
    In November 2014, U.S. District Judge Brian Morris struck down Montana’s ban on same-sex marriage, saying that it violated the 14th Amendment’s Equal Protection Clause.
  • October 21
    Same-sex marriage becomes legal.
    County clerks began issuing marriage license to same sex couples.
  • October 17
    Same-sex marriage becomes legal.
    On October 17th, 2014, the Supreme Court of the United States refused to extend the temporary stay granted by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, effectively legalizing same-sex marriage in Alaska.
  • Same-sex marriage becomes legal.
    Arizona became legal when the state attorney announced that he will not appeal the decision made by federal court.
  • October 16
    Homosexual activity becomes legal.
    Homosexuality is legal
  • October 15
    Same-sex marriage becomes other type of partnership.
    On October 15th, 2014, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals granted a temporary stay of the ruling that legalized same-sex marriage, in order to give the state of Alaska time to appeal to the Supreme Court of the United States.
  • Same-sex marriage becomes legal.
    On October 15, 2014, same-sex marriage became legal in Idaho.
  • October 12
    Same-sex marriage becomes legal.
    On October 12th, 2014, District Court Judge Timothy Burgess ruled that Alaska’s statutory and constitutional bans on same-sex marriage were unconstitutional.
  • October 10
    Same-sex marriage becomes legal.
    Case determined denial of rights was unconstitutional.
  • October 9
    Same-sex marriage becomes legal.
    The Supreme Court decision to not consider the appeal made same sex marriage legal in West Virginia
  • Same-sex marriage becomes legal.
    After the Supreme Court's decision to not consider the appeal, same sex marriage ban was lifted on October 9th.
  • Same-sex marriage becomes legal.
    In 2014, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals struck down Nevada's same-sex marriage ban, declaring it unconstitutional. The ruling took effect 2 days later, after a federal judge issued an injunction. In 2020, Nevada became the first state to repeal its defunct constitutional ban on same-sex marriage.
  • October 6
    Same-sex adoption becomes legal.
    Same sex marriage is now legal, allowing same sex couples to adopt children
  • Same-sex adoption becomes legal.
    Same sex marriage became legal, effectively overturning the same sex couple adoption
  • Same-sex marriage becomes legal.
    Same sex marriage in Wisconsin returned when the Supreme Court decision came through.
  • Same-sex marriage becomes legal.
    Supreme Court dismisses the appeal, making same-sex marriage legal.
  • September 17
    Same-sex marriage becomes legal.
    Same-Sex Marriage became legal in Coahuila on September 17, 2014.
  • September 12
    Legal recognition of non-binary gender becomes recognized.
    The Danish government allows the 'X' gender marker in passports.
  • Legal recognition of non-binary gender becomes recognized.
    The Danish government allows the 'X' gender marker in passports for those over 18 years old. However personal ID cards are unknown.
  • LGBT discrimination becomes illegal in some contexts.
    Legal protections from discrimination based on sexual orientation under: -Political Parties Integrity Regulations 2014: Article 20. A Solomon Islands citizen must not be denied membership on the grounds of sexual orientation. -The Central Bank of Solomon Islands Credit Bureau Regulation 2016 (prohibited sensitive information).
  • September 10
    LGBT discrimination becomes illegal in some contexts.
    Since 2014, there were some provisions in human resources and labour inspection that protect people from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation in Haiti.
  • Homosexual activity becomes illegal (up to life in prison as punishment).
    In 2014 the Criminal Code was updated to allow sentences of up life imprisonment for "aggrevated homosexuality".
  • LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation only.
    There are legal provisions issued by the government that explicitly mention sexual orientation as a protected category against discrimination in employment: -Human Resources Management Policies, Standards, and Procedures Manual (2014) issued by the Office of Management and Human Resources (OMRH). -Labor Inspection Manual (2017). -Workplace Code of Conduct (2018). -Code of Ethics of the Ministry of Economy and Finance (2022) .
  • LGBT discrimination becomes illegal in some contexts.
    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.)
  • September 8
    LGBT housing discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2014, Mexico City added gender identity as protected characteristic from discrimination including in housing. Sexual orientation was already protected under Mexican federal law.
  • LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2014, Mexico City added gender identity as a protected characteristic from discrimination, including in employment. Sexual orientation is protected from employment discrimination under federal Mexican law.
  • LGBT discrimination becomes illegal.
    An amendment to Mexico City’s anti-discrimination law in 2014 added gender identity as a protected characteristic.
  • September 5
    Right to change legal gender becomes legal, no restrictions.
    Denmark's historic new law allows citizens to self-determine their own gender identity without any requirements for medical or psychiatric intervention.
  • August 28
    Same-sex adoption becomes second parent adoption only.
    In 2014, Colombia began allowing same-sex couples to adopt provided that one of the partners is the biological parent of the child.
  • August 6
    LGBT discrimination becomes illegal.
    In 2014, La Libertad passed Regional Ordinance 006 which prohibited discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.
  • LGBT housing discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2014, La Libertad passed Regional Ordinance 006 which prohibited discrimination in housing on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.
  • LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2014, La Libertad passed Regional Ordinance 006 which prohibited discrimination in employment on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.
  • August 5
    Same-sex marriage becomes civil unions (marriage rights).
    The Law on Life Partnerships of Persons of the Same Sex was adopted on July 15, 2014. Same-sex couples became equal to married couples in everything except the adoption of children. However, the law allows custody of the partner's child in some situations. The adoption of the law was preceded by the Constitutional Referendum on the definition of marriage held on December 1, 2013. The citizens declared that they were in favor of including a provision in the Constitution according to which marriage is the life union of a man and a woman.
  • August 3
    LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2014, the 2007 law against discrimination between men and women was amended to ban discrimination on the basis of gender identity in employment. Sexual orientation was a protected characteristic since 2003.
  • August 1
    Homosexual activity becomes male illegal, female uncertain.
    Previous bill was struck down due to a technicality rendering it unconstitutional. However, homosexual conduct is still explicitly illegal and is punishable by imprisonment.
  • July 18
    Same-sex marriage becomes legal.
    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.
  • Same-sex marriage becomes legal.
    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.
  • July 16
    LGBT discrimination becomes illegal in some contexts.
    Hate speech based on sexual orientation was included in the decisions of the Constitutional Court for the first time. The Constitutional Court stated that calling homosexuals "deviants" or "perverts" constitutes hate speech.
  • July
    Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.
    In 2014, South Sudan's Blood Transfusion Services began using the WHO’s generic guidelines. The WHO's generic guidelines do not mention MSM blood donors.
  • July 1
    Same-sex marriage becomes ambiguous.
    Same-sex marriage celebrated via judicial proceedings / court order.
  • June 25
    Same-sex marriage becomes unrecognized.
    In 2014, the Mexican Supreme Court ruled Baja California’s ban on same-sex marriage unconstitutional. However, same-sex couples would not receive marriage recognition until 2017.
  • June 13
    LGBT discrimination becomes illegal in some contexts.
    In 2014, San Martin passed Regional Ordinance 009 which prohibited discrimination in all areas except housing on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.
  • LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2014, San Martin passed Regional Ordinance 009 which prohibited discrimination in employment on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.
  • June 5
    Right to change legal gender becomes legal, but requires medical diagnosis.
    In 2014, New York removed the requirement of surgery for legal gender recognition. However, proof of “appropriate medical treatment” was still required.
  • June 3
    Same-sex marriage becomes legal.
    as being a part of the uk
  • June 1
    LGBT discrimination becomes illegal.
    The Constitution of Malta bans discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity since 2014. Malta's hate crime laws include both gender identity and sexual orientation.
  • May 20
    Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.
    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.
  • Same-sex marriage becomes legal.
    In 2014, U.S. District Judge John E. Jones III, appointed by President George W. Bush, ruled in favor of allowing same-sex couples to marry and struck down Pennsylvania's ban on gay marriage.
  • May 19
    Same-sex adoption becomes legal.
    Individuals and couples may adopt though single parent or joint-adoption. Second parent adoption has been approved in lower courts.
  • Same-sex marriage becomes legal.
    In 2014, Oregon legalized same-sex marriage.
  • May 12
    Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (1-year deferral).
    Before May 3, 2021, Finland had a one year deferral period.
  • May 7
    LGBT discrimination becomes illegal.
    On May 7th, Georgia's landmark anti-discrimination law came into effect. It was passed to be granted a short-term visa-free regime by the European Union and passed despite strong internal pressure against it.
  • April 29
    Right to change legal gender becomes legal, no restrictions.
    Now, surgery is not required to change an individual's stated gender on their birth certificate.
  • April 25
    Same-sex marriage becomes other type of partnership.
    In April 2014, the Alaska Supreme Court ruled that it was unconstitutional to deny same-sex couples full access to the $150,000 property tax exemption available to opposite-sex married couples. In July 2014, the Alaska Supreme Court ruled that denying survivor benefits to same-sex partners was unconstitutional.
  • April 23
    Right to change legal gender becomes legal, no restrictions.
    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.
  • April 15
    Legal recognition of non-binary gender becomes recognized.
    India's Supreme Court has ruled to recognize a third gender commonly known as hijra. Indian passports display this with the descriptor "O" (other), with other identification documents also availble with "T" (transgender) and "TG" (third gender).
  • Same-sex marriage becomes civil unions (marriage rights).
    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 becomes legal.
    Same-sex adoption became legal in Malta along with civil unions on April 15, 2014.
  • Right to change legal gender becomes ambiguous.
    The Supreme Court of India recognized a third gender that individuals, including transgender persons can choose to identify themselves in official documents without surgery. This ruling does not however allow people to change their gender to male or female.
  • April 14
    LGBT housing discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In April of 2014, the President of Malta signed into law a constitutional amendment expanding discrimination protections to include "sexual orientation" and "gender identity".
  • March 28
    Same-sex marriage becomes civil unions (marriage rights).
    Civil Partnership Act 2014
  • March 27
    LGBT housing discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2014, gender identity became a protected characteristic from discrimination in housing in New Caledonia under federal French law when France's housing law was amended to prohibit discrimination against tenants on grounds established by Article 225.1 of the Penal Code which lists gender identity.
  • LGBT housing discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2014, gender identity became a protected characteristic from discrimination in housing in Reunion under federal French law when France's housing law was amended to prohibit discrimination against tenants on grounds established by Article 225.1 of the Penal Code which lists gender identity.
  • LGBT housing discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2014, gender identity became a protected characteristic from discrimination in housing in Guadeloupe under federal French law when France's housing law was amended to prohibit discrimination against tenants on grounds established by Article 225.1 of the Penal Code which lists gender identity.
  • LGBT housing discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2014, gender identity became a protected characteristic from discrimination in housing in French Guiana under federal French law when France's housing law was amended to prohibit discrimination against tenants on grounds established by Article 225.1 of the Penal Code which lists gender identity.
  • LGBT housing discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2014, gender identity became a protected characteristic from discrimination in housing in Mayotte under federal French law when France's housing law was amended to prohibit discrimination against tenants on grounds established by Article 225.1 of the Penal Code which lists gender identity.
  • LGBT housing discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2014, gender identity became a protected characteristic from discrimination in housing in Martinique under federal French law when France's housing law was amended to prohibit discrimination against tenants on grounds established by Article 225.1 of the Penal Code which lists gender identity.
  • LGBT discrimination becomes illegal.
    In 2014, all forms of discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity became illegal in Martinique when discrimination in housing on the basis of gender identity became prohibited.
  • LGBT discrimination becomes illegal.
    In 2014, all forms of discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity became illegal in French Guiana when discrimination in housing on the basis of gender identity became prohibited.
  • LGBT discrimination becomes illegal.
    In 2014, all forms of discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity became illegal in New Caledonia when discrimination in housing on the basis of gender identity became prohibited.
  • LGBT discrimination becomes illegal.
    In 2014, all forms of discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity became illegal in Mayotte when discrimination in housing on the basis of gender identity became prohibited.
  • LGBT discrimination becomes illegal.
    In 2014, all forms of discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity became illegal in Reunion when discrimination in housing on the basis of gender identity became prohibited.
  • LGBT discrimination becomes illegal.
    In 2014, all forms of discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity became illegal in Guadeloupe when discrimination in housing on the basis of gender identity became prohibited.
  • March 22
    Same-sex marriage becomes banned.
    U.S. District Judge Bernard Friedman’s ruling from the previous day was stayed temporarily on March 22nd, and then indefinitely on the 25th. The temporary stay immediately put Michigan’s ban on same-sex marriage back into effect. On November 6th, 2014, the Sixth Circuit fully reversed Friedman’s ruling, further solidifying the ban.
  • March 21
    Same-sex marriage becomes legal.
    On March 21st, 2014, U.S. District Judge Bernard Friedman ruled that Michigan’s ban on same-sex marriage was unconstitutional. This ruling allowed hundreds of same-sex couples to marry the following day.
  • March 20
    Right to change legal gender becomes legal, no restrictions.
    The ACT abolished their surgery requirements in 2014, permitting anyone over the age of 14 to change the gender marker on official documents. However, a consent law reform in 2021 has led to concerns of de facto criminalisation of transgender people who consent to sex without declaring that they are transgender.
  • March 18
    Right to change legal gender becomes illegal.
    In 2014, through Ruling No. 00139-2013-PA/TC, the Constitutional Court established as constitutional doctrine that sex was an immutable element and that, consequently, it was not feasible to request its modification in identity documents.
  • March 17
    LGBT discrimination becomes illegal in some contexts.
    Legal protections from discrimination based on sexual orientation, sexual preference and sexual life, under: -The Teaching Service Act (2013; effective 2014) -The Right to Information Act (2016) -The Harmful Digital Communications Act (2024) - Data Protection and Privacy Act (2024)
  • March 13
    Same-sex marriage becomes legal.
    In January 2013, then-Minister for Women and Equalities Maria Miller introduced the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill to the House of Commons. The bill passed through the Commons by 366 votes to 161 in May 2013, and through the House of Lords by 390 votes to 148 in June 2013. The bill received royal assent from Queen Elizabeth II on 17 July 2013 and became the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013, which came into effect on 13 March 2014 and legalised same-sex marriage in England and Wales.
  • Same-sex marriage becomes varies by region.
    In January 2013, then-Minister for Women and Equalities Maria Miller introduced the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill to the House of Commons. The bill passed through the Commons by 366 votes to 161 in May 2013, and through the House of Lords by 390 votes to 148 in June 2013. The bill received royal assent from Queen Elizabeth II on 17 July 2013 and became the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013, which came into effect on 13 March 2014. The law only applied to England and Wales, so same-sex marriage remained unrecognised in Scotland and Northern Ireland. The Marriage and Civil Partnership (Scotland) Bill was introduced to the Scottish Parliament by Alex Neil, then-Cabinet Secretary for Health and Wellbeing, on 26 June 2013. It passed through the Scottish Parliament by a margin of 105 votes to 18 on 4 February 2014 and received royal assent from Queen Elizabeth II on 12 March 2014, becoming the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Scotland) Act 2014. The law came into effect on 16 December 2014, bringing Scotland in line with England and Wales, which had legalised same-sex marriage earlier that year. Same-sex marriage remained unrecognised in Northern Ireland.
  • March 6
    Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.
    MSMs are allowed to donate blood following the same criteria as any other donor.
  • March
    (deleted region)
    Same-sex marriage becomes legal.
    Same-sex marriage is Legal in London, The UK.
  • February 26
    Same-sex marriage becomes unrecognized.
    Despite the supreme court ruling, the constitutional ban of same sex marriage in Texas is still valid.
  • February 24
    Homosexual activity becomes illegal (up to life in prison as punishment).
    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.
  • February 14
    Same-sex marriage becomes ambiguous.
    Same-sex marriage celebrated via judicial proceedings / court order.
  • February 11
    Same-sex adoption becomes legal.
    Since 2014, LGBTIQ+ couples have the right to adopt children in Coahuila, making it the second part of Mexico after Mexico City to legalise such.
  • February 4
    LGBT discrimination becomes illegal in some contexts.
    Article 5 of Law No. 6/2014 against Domestic Violence, reads: "All victims, regardless of their ancestry, nationality, social status, sex, ethnicity, language, age, region, disability, political or ideological conviction, sexual orientation, culture and educational level, enjoy the fundamental rights inherent to human dignity, and are guaranteed equal opportunities to a life free from violence, as well as physical and mental health."
  • January 23
    Same-sex marriage becomes unrecognized.
    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. Marriage would not be recognised until July.
  • January 7
    Same-sex marriage becomes banned.
    The Nigerian legislature unanimously approved the Same-Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Act 2013, which explicitly criminalises same-sex unions.
  • January 6
    Same-sex marriage becomes ambiguous.
    US Supreme Court puts Utah gay marriage on hold, pending an appeal from the state.
  • January 2
    Right to change legal gender becomes ambiguous.
    Changing gender in Bahrain is very limited.
  • January 1
    Same-sex marriage becomes civil unions (limited rights).
    In 2013, Jalisco passed a law providing civil unions for same-sex couples with it going into effect on January 1st, 2014. While inheritance rights were granted, adoption remained prohibited.
  • Right to change legal gender becomes legal, but requires medical diagnosis.
    In 2014, Oregon removed the requirement for surgery for legal gender recognition. However, medical proof of “appropriate treatment” was still required.
  • (date unknown)
    Right to change legal gender becomes legal, but requires medical diagnosis.
    In 2014, California removed the surgical requirement for legal gender recognition but still required proof of “appropriate medical treatment”.
  • Right to change legal gender becomes legal, but requires medical diagnosis.
    In 2014, Rhode Island required documentation of “appropriate treatment” in order for trans people to change their birth certificates.
  • Gender-affirming care becomes banned.
    Since 2014, Saudi Arabia has introduced several medical directives banning gender affirming care from being provided to trans Saudis and restricting it to only intersex Saudis as "sex correction" surgeries while banning sex change surgeries.
  • LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation only.
    Article 5 of the Ordinance for the Protection and Promotion of the Human Rights of South Chungcheongn Residents (2014) prohibits discrimination on the grounds enumerated in the National Human Rights Commission Act (2001), which includes "sexual orientation". The Ordinance was briefly unenforceable in 2018, but it was fully reinstated in October 2018.
  • January 1
    Gender-affirming care becomes legal, but restricted for minors.
    In Jersey, gender affirming surgery is performed off-island. If the individual decides to have the surgery through public funding, they must do it through an NHS transgender clinic in the UK, which has recently banned gender affirming treatment for children. Alternately they can choose to do the surgery privately and they can do this in any country.
  • Gender-affirming care becomes legal, but restricted for minors.
    The states of Guernsey will provide funding for off-island gender affirming care if they have a gender affirming certificate. Because this treatment is provided off-island, islanders are subject to UK law. Islanders are free to also have privately funded gender affirming care. Whilst Puberty Blockers are not outright banned, the states of Guernsey will not fund for minors to receive them so they would have to fund for them privately.
  • Same-sex adoption becomes single only.
    Law no. 89/2012 Sb § 800 allows individuals to adopt children.
  • (date unknown)
    Right to change legal gender becomes legal, but requires surgery.
    In Jordan, Medical Responsibility Law is legal about who can undergo sex reassignment surgery. In 2014, a trans woman successfully had her legal gender changed after surgery. However such surgery is heavily restricted in Jordan.
  • LGBT discrimination becomes illegal.
    Protection for Sexual orientation province wide and gender identity and expression under bill C-16. Gender identity protection added to the provincial protections in 2014
  • January 1
    Equal age of consent becomes female equal, male n/a.
    Set age of 16 years for same sexual activity between women and for heterosexual sexual activity. However male same sexual activity is illegal
  • LGBT housing discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
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  • LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
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  • Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (1-year deferral).
    After a review, the 5 years deferral was reduced to 12 months deferral.
  • Right to change legal gender becomes legal, but requires medical diagnosis.
    The Supreme Court of Justice ruled against the surgical requirement in the case "Ronit Liran-Shaked v. Ministry of Interior" (2014). A new policy was adopted to create an additional committee of psychology and medical professionals to decide on a case-by-case basis whether to allow the alteration of gender markers without surgery. A special psychological, medical and psychiatric committee decides for each application whether legal gender recognition can be authorised. According to ILGA, it is not clear what specific rules or procedures these committees adopt.
  • (date unknown)
    LGBT housing discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    Article 158 of Law No. 2002-73 (2002) amended Article 1 of Law No. 89-462 (1989) to prohibit a landowner from discriminating against tenants on the basis of "sexual orientation". In 2014, Law No. 2014-366 (2014) modified the provision, but kept the prohibition of discrimination based on "sexual orientation. In 2014, Law No. 2014-366 (2014) amended Article 1 of Law No. 89-462 (1989) to prohibit a landowner from discriminating against tenants on the grounds established by Article 225-1 of the Penal Code, which includes "gender identity"
  • Homosexual activity becomes illegal (death penalty as punishment).
    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. Women are punished up to three years of imprisonment; where the offense has been committed under duress, the punishment is up to seven years detention.

LGBT Organizations Founded in 2014

  • Day of Silence NZ Campaign FaviconDay of Silence NZ Campaign
    New Zealand
    The Day of Silence Campaign is a non-violent protest for high school aged students, which aims to draw attention to the silencing effect on youth due to homophobic and…
  • Same Love FaviconSame Love
    Global
    Providing support for LGBTQIA and their parents and families. - Telephonic counselling - Face-to-face counselling & referrals - Factual information & resources - Talks and…
  • Rainbow Campaign FaviconRainbow Campaign
    Austria
    Rainbow Campaign's mission is to harmonize the LGBT community behind projects, causes, and campaigns that make individual and group dreams come true. We believe that by…
  • Rainbow Street FaviconRainbow Street
    Jordan
    Rainbow Street is a Jordanian-American organization that is a lifeline for exceptionally vulnerable LGBT refugees in the Middle East and North Africa. Rainbow Street works with…
  • GLAS Foundation FaviconGLAS Foundation
    Bulgaria
    GLAS /Gays and Lesbians Accepted in Society/ is a non-governmental organization which aims to deliver positive change for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in…
  • Türkiye LGBTİ Birliği FaviconTürkiye LGBTİ Birliği
    Turkey
    Lezbiyen, Gay, Biseksüel, Trans ve İnterseks, Eşcinsel Topluluk, Türkiye LGBTİ Birliği
  • Mawjoudin We Exist FaviconMawjoudin We Exist
    Tunisia
    Mawjoudin was founded in 2014 by a group of young activists, feminists and LGB persons, who have been working together in other activist groups. We were alarmed by the situation…
  • Rainbow Tick FaviconRainbow Tick
    New Zealand
    Rainbow Tick is a certification mark for organisations that complete a Diversity & Inclusion assessment process. The certification process tests whether a workplace understands…
  • Stonewall Democrats of Arizona FaviconStonewall Democrats of Arizona
    Arizona, United States
    Arizona's LGBTQ Democrats. Stonewall Democrats supports candidates and elected officials friendly to the LGBTQI community who are in support of rights, equality and common sense…
  • Ogden Pride FaviconOgden Pride
    Utah, United States
    Ogden Pride celebrates and supports the LGBTQ+ community, individuals and their families and allies in Northern Utah in building and strengthening inclusive communities. We are…
  • Kultura Równości FaviconKultura Równości
  • Agrupación Lésbica Rompiendo el Silencio FaviconAgrupación Lésbica Rompiendo el Silencio
    Chile
    Lesbofeminist and inclusive organization of all those women (cis/trans), who identify emotionally/sexually and politically as lesbian or bisexual.
  • Feminita FaviconFeminita
    Kazakhstan
    Feminita is a queer-feminist initiative in Kazakhstan that works on monitoring and documenting cases of discrimination and hate crimes based on sexual orientation and gender…
  • Liberate FaviconLiberate
    Guernsey
    Liberate is a Guernsey-registered charity established in 2014 to promote fairness and equality. Liberate also provides support for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer…
  • Naz and Matt Foundation FaviconNaz and Matt Foundation
    United Kingdom
    The Naz and Matt Foundation’s goal is to end religiously motivated homophobia in the United Kingdom. The organisation was founded in 2014 following the death of Dr. Nazim…
  • T Genus Magna Grecia FaviconT Genus Magna Grecia
    Italy
    The T Genus Association is a voluntary association dedicated to the well-being and support of people who are undergoing a gender transition process and therefore decide to adapt…