From December 16, 2020, the rules changed, and now Gay men can donate blood under the same conditions as the rest of the population.

Although same-sex couples cannot adopt jointly, adoption by individuals is illegal regardless of sexual orientation or partnership status. Stepchild adoption is only available for married (different-sex) couples.

Since 2020, legal cases have set precedent for civil unions in Bolivia after a gay couple has achieved a legally recognized civil union. Only one civil union has been recognized ever since. The couple, together for more than 11 years, took their case to court. While the Bolivian Constitution still does not contemplate same sex unions, the couple argued successfully the prohibition violated international human rights standards and constituted discrimination under Bolivian law.

12 month deferral periods were dropped to 3 months across multiple categories of donor, including MSMs.

Florida government passed “negative law” protecting conversion therapy from any bans.

Arizona residents can change their gender marker to an X on their driver's license, provided they can show a government issued ID with the same marker.

Same-sex marriage was ruled to be incompatible with the Catholic Church, however same-sex civil unions were favored by Pope Francis.

There has never been a formal ban on the military service of trans people in the Argentine Armed Forces. And in 2021, following decree Law No. 721, military service for trans people began to be encouraged through a system of positive discrimination that began to reserve 1% of all military service vacancies for trans people.

Civil Partnership Law, 2020

Pursuant to rule 7(1) of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (Sentencing Guidelines) Rules (2019), adopted by the Commonwealth of Dominica under Statutory Instrument No. 3 (2019), Practice Direction 8E No. 1 (effective 1 September 2020) includes under Section 5(j) the crime of murder motivated by the victim’s sexual orientation among the exceptionally serious crimes that could lead to the imposition of life imprisonment for the perpetrator.

Since September 1, 2020, Transgender individuals will just need “appropriate clinical treatment” to change sex on a birth certificate - under recently passed and signed laws by both the Virginia General Assembly and the Governor of Virginia cutting red tape.

Pursuant to rule 7(1) of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (Sentencing Guidelines) Rules (2019), adopted by Saint Kitts and Nevis under Statutory Rules and Orders No. 26 (2019), Practice Direction 8E No. 1 (effective 1 September 2020) includes under Section 5(j) the crime of murder motivated by the victim’s sexual orientation among the exceptionally serious crimes that could lead to the imposition of life imprisonment for the perpetrator.

Pursuant to rule 7(1) of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (Sentencing Guidelines) Rules 2019, adopted by Antigua and Barbuda under Statutory Instrument No. 49 (2019), Practice Direction 8E No. 1 (effective 1 September 2020) includes under Section 5(j) the crime of murder motivated by the victim’s sexual orientation among the exceptionally serious crimes that could lead to the imposition of life imprisonment for the perpetrator.

In August 2020, the Kansas Human Rights Commission announced that it will investigate and resolve cases alleging discrimination on basis of sexual orientation and gender identity in housing and public accommodations.

The Health Leislation Ammendment Act of 2020 modified the Public Health Act of 2005 to make conversion therapy illegal. Penalties are up to 18 months in jail for attempting to change or suppress a person's sexual orientation or gender identity using practices such as aversion therapy, hypnotherapy and psychoanalysis.

The Employment (Prevention of Discrimination) Act protects against discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation.

Some states have banned conversion therapy. Nationwide ban pending.

Pennsylvania residents can change their gender marker to X on their state IDs and driver's licenses.

Protected federally under a Supreme Court ruling. 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.

Illinois-born citizens can change their gender marker to X on their birth certificate. X gender marker will be available on driver's licenses in 2024.

Maine-born residents can ask for an X gender marker on their birth certificates and IDs.

Hawaii residents can self-identify as non-binary on official forms and ask for an X gender marker on state IDs.

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam signed into law sweeping legislation in most counties that not only protects the rights of lgbtq Virginians in employment and accommodations but also expands the ability of plaintiffs to sue in Virginia state court.

Since 2020, an amendment to Article 261 bis of the Criminal Code (1937) penalises discrimination based on "sexual orientation" in the provision of goods and services. Article 261 bis of the Criminal Code was amended to include “sexual orientation” in the provision that criminalises public denigration, discrimination, or incitement to those actions, as well as the public dissemination of ideologies that aim to systematically denigrate or defame members of a protected group.

5 years in prison for the first offense. Third time offenders are punishable by life in prison.

Serving openly in the military is legal for LGB people, but Transgenders are yet to achieve this. Not a single African country including this one allows trans military service

Homosexual acts are not criminalized.

Age of consent is unequal as the age of consent for homosexuality is 21.

The Law for the Protection Against Conversion Treatments (KonvBehSchG) bans providing, arranging and advertising conversion therapy. Conducting conversion therapy on minors, or persons of legal age is those whose consent was obtained without their volition, is also explicitly banned. Providing, arranging or advertising conversion therapy is punishable by a fine up to €30,000. Carrying out conversion therapy on a minor, or an adult whose consent was obtained without their volition, is punishable by up to a year of imprisonment or a fine.

In 2020, the West Virginia Supreme Court ruled to not issue revised birth certificates anymore, but simply cross out the old gender marker and write the new one under it. This makes transgender people easily identifiable.

Protected federally under a Supreme Court ruling.

Protected federally under a Supreme Court ruling.

Protected federally under a Supreme Court ruling.

Protected federally under a Supreme Court ruling.

Protected federally under a Supreme Court ruling.

Protected federally under a Supreme Court ruling.

Protected federally under a Supreme Court ruling.

Protected federally under a Supreme Court ruling.

Protected federally under a Supreme Court ruling.

Protected federally under a Supreme Court ruling.

Protected federally under a Supreme Court ruling.

Protected federally under a Supreme Court ruling.

Protected federally under a Supreme Court ruling.

Protected federally under a Supreme Court ruling.

Protected federally under a Supreme Court ruling.

Protected federally under a Supreme Court ruling.

Protected federally under a Supreme Court ruling.

Protected federally under a Supreme Court ruling.

Protected federally under a Supreme Court ruling.

Protected federally under a Supreme Court ruling, but cancelled by the Interstate Highway Act which blocks protections under religious freedoms.

Protected federally under a Supreme Court ruling.

Protected federally under a Supreme Court ruling.

Protected federally under a Supreme Court ruling.

Protected federally by a Supreme Court ruling.

Protected federally by a Supreme Court ruling.

Protected federally by a Supreme Court ruling.

Protected federally by a Supreme Court ruling.

Protected federally by a Supreme Court ruling.

As of June 15th, 2020 the Supreme Court of the United States has ruled that discrimination in employment based on sexual orientation or gender identity is illegal under Title VII the Civil Rights Act of 1964, classified as sex discrimination. As of June 15, 2020, all persons working for employers that employ more than 15 people are protected from discrimination based solely on the grounds of sexual orientation or gender identity via the Supreme Court's landmark decision in Bostock v. Clayton County.

Each state has different laws.

Across the State as of June 2021 gender marker X was signed by Governor Hochul, The bill was first introduced in 2004, It was sitting in congress until 2021 then they made a motion to pass it. Assembly Bill A5465D, Gender Recognition Act.

Under Indian Laws.

The Uttarakhand High Court acknowledged that cohabitation and "live-in relationships" are protected by law.

No censorship.

1-year deferral reduced to a 3-month deferral in line with other UK regions (at the time).

On International Transgender Day of Visibility 2020 Hungary's parliament submitted a bill to amend the definition of sex to match sex at birth, making it impossible for individuals to change their legal gender, However, there is other pieces of legislation that de facto recognise transgenders such as anti discrimination legislation. Someone has changed the status to illegal despite the legislation still in place

Adoption was legalized for gay couples when gay marriage became legal. Single individuals (whether gay or straight) have been allowed to adopt equally before then.

Same-sex marriage in Costa Rica has been legal since May 26, 2020 as a result of a ruling by the Supreme Court of Justice. Costa Rica was the first country in Central America to recognize and perform same-sex marriages.

Under federal regulation.

Under federal regulation.

Under federal regulation.

Under federal regulation.

The Supreme Court has ruled that the blood donation ban is unconstitutional in May of 2020.

Same birth laws that allowed gender change without GRS.

Amended birth certificate laws.

Manitoba residents can opt for a gender neutral marker on their IDs or birth certificates, or decide to remove the marker altogether.

Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.

Current Adoption Laws (Law No. 6486/Law No. 1136) do not explicitly prohibit single people from adopting regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. However, Paraguay has declared itself a "Pro-Family and Pro-Life" country and they do not allow and ignore adoptions requested by LGBTQIAP+ people.

Cohabitation agreement with limited rights.

Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.

Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.

Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.

Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.

Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.

Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.

Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.

Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.

Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.

Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.

Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.

Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.

Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.

Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.

Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.

Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.

Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.

Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.

Blood donation centers follow the non-binding FDA 3-month deferral guidance.

Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.

Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.

Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.

Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.

Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.

Blood donation centers follow the non-binding FDA 3-month deferral guidance.

Blood donation centers follow the non-binding FDA three-month deferral guidance.

Blood donation centers follow the non-binding FDA 3-month deferral guidance.

Blood donation centers follow the non-binding FDA 3-month deferral guidance.

Blood donation centers follow the non-binding FDA 3-month deferral guidance.

Blood donation centers follow the non-binding FDA 3-month deferral guidance.

Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.

Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.

Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.

Blood donation centers follow the non-binding FDA 3-month deferral guidance.

Blood donation centers follow the non-binding FDA 3-month deferral guidance.

Blood donation centers follow the non-binding FDA 3-month deferral guidance.

Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.

Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.

Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.

Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.

Blood donation centers in Washington follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.

Blood donation centers follow the non-binding FDA three-month deferral guidance.

Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.

Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.

Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.

Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.

Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.

Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.

Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.

Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.

Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.

Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.

Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.

Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.

Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.

The FDA announced changes to blood donor eligibility policy on 2nd April 2020, reducing the MSM deferral period from 12 months to 3 months, it is not legally binding but most agencies and the American Red Cross treat it as such.

Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.

In July 2019, Minister of Health Agnès Buzyn announced that the deferral period would be reduced to four months of abstinence from 2 April 2020.

There is now an option to have “X” written for the gender mark on your license.

The U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina entered a consent decree that declares South Carolina’s 1988 discriminatory anti-LGBTQ curriculum law unconstitutional and bars its enforcement.

Virginia becomes first southern state to ban gay conversion therapy.

In March 2020, the life-time ban was reduced to a 4 month deferral period.

A four month deferral is in place following Denmark's decision.

Law was changed to allow trans people to apply through the Family Court under section 28 of the Births, Deaths, Marriages, and Relationship Registration Act 1995. Currently through the Family Court, you are required to provide 'supporting evidence' of some form of medical treatment, which does not have to be surgery but may be.

Connecticut residents can select an X for their gender marker on IDs and driver's licenses.

Utah is the 19th U.S State to ban conversion therapy.

Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) Act 2019