The congress of Mexico’s northeastern border state Tamaulipas has voted to recognise same-sex marriage, making it legal across the country. Becoming the last of the country’s states to do so, Tamaulipas amended the state’s Civil Code on Wednesday, setting off cheers of “Yes, we can!” from supporters of the change.

Same-sex marriage became legal in Guerrero in 2022 after a law passed in October, effective December 31. In 2015, the definition of a marriage being between a man and a woman was ruled unconstitutional but Guerrero wouldn’t amend it until 2022.

Trans law prohibits conversion therapy intended to change sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

On December 22, 2022, the Spanish Congress approves a "Trans Law" If the law is approved, this point marks that reports or evidence will no longer be needed for a person to make an official registration change of their gender identity. According to the General Directorate of Sexual Diversity and Rights, this can be done "through a system of double appearance, without medical or judicial protection."

By unanimous vote, the Plenary of the local Congress approved a reform to article 204 of the Penal Code of the State of Nuevo León in order to sanction from two to five years in prison whoever carries out conversion practices.

Article 3-2(o) of Law No. 10/2004 on Health System Law (Amended by Law No. 13/2022), states that the health policy must comply with the access to family planning, reproductive, school, visual, oral and mental health and early diagnosis, without discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation.

Article 3-B(e) of Decree-Law nº 14/2004 on the Exercise of Health Professions, Amended by Decree-Law No. 88/2022, states that the health professional must comply, in particular, with the following professional duties: "Take care of people without discrimination based on nationality, ancestry, race, territory of origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, language, religion, political or ideological beliefs, education and economic situation or social status."

In 2022, the US Congress passed the Respect for Marriage Act, requiring all US states and territories to recognize legal same-sex marriages performed in other jurisdictions.

The age of consent is 16 years old for heterosexual and homosexual sex.

In December of 2022, Barbados' High Court ruled that laws which criminalize buggery and "gross indecency" were unconstitutional, and struck them down from the Sexual Offences Act. On May 25th, 2023, 5 months after the oral decision was handed down, the Court released a written document explaining their reasoning for their judgement.

Articles 11-3 and 18-3a of the Labour Code (1997), as amended in 2003, prohibit direct or indirect discrimination on the basis of "sexual orientation" in employment. Article 94(2b) establishes the employer’s duty to act against such discrimination. Under Article 8(1), the prohibition on discrimination based on "sexual orientation" is contained in the Law on Equal Treatment (2010) applies to employment and access to labour market instruments and services. In 2023, the Court of Justice of the European Union declared in a case from Poland (J.K. v TP S.A., Case No. C-356/21) (2023) that freelance workers are also protected by EU law prohibiting discrimination on the grounds of "sexual orientation" in employment. In December of 2022, Joanna ?elek won her case against her employer in regards to transgender discrimination in the workplace, effectively protecting transgender people in the workplace

The Pennsylvania Human Relations Act bans discrimination in hiring, firing, housing, and schooling on the basis of sex. In December 2022, with implemented legally-binding regulations the sex option also explicitly includes sexual orientation and gender identity.

The State Congress approved the prohibition of the Efforts to Correct Sexual and Gender Orientation (Ecosig) in Sonora, for which the entity became the 12th entity to legislate against this type of actions, considering that they are practices that violate human rights.

Following the Health Canada decision to remove the deferral for men who have sex with men, Héma-Québec will remove it as well, but a little bit later than other provinces. In the Fall 2022, men who have sex with men will be allowed to donate plasma without deferral, but not blood or platelets yet. On December 4, 2022, the criteria will be expanded for blood and platelets. Donors will be asked about sexual partners and pregnancy history instead of being singled out for their sexual orientation.

Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Bill 2022: Under the amended laws, people will be able to nominate a sex descriptor of their choice, including male, female, trans man, trans woman, ‘agender’, ‘genderqueer’ or ‘non-binary’ as long as the change isn’t sought for fraudulent or improper purposes.

New changes to blood donation screening questions mean men who have sex with men will no longer have to wait four months before giving blood, and now will receive the same criteria as heterosexual men.

Since November 23 2022, trans people in Cyprus can update their legal gender simply by applying online. While they can submit medical documentation if they think that would support their demand, there is no obligation to do so. A person must be at least 18 years old to request this change.

Article 364(2) of the Penal Code (2022) prohibits discrimination in employment against any person on the basis of their sexual orientation. The Labor Code (2021) does not explicitly protect LGBT people from discrimination.

Article 364(2) of the Penal Code (2022) bans discrimination in employment against any person on the basis of their sexual orientation. There is no explicit legal protection against discrimination based on gender identity. Law 1/2016 on Personal Data Protection establishes in its articles 10 and 41 the protection of personal data related to "sexual life" that implies discrimination.

In 2022, a court in Rondonia ruled that nonbinary people must be provided legal recognition.

Paraguay prohibits conversion therapy based on sexual choice and identity mentioned in Article 3 of Law No. 7018 on Mental Health.

In 2022, Florida’s Board of Medicine banned gender affirming healthcare for trans youth.

Hidalgo became the first state to recognize non-binary people.

In 2022, Tamaulipas became the last state in Mexico to recognise same-sex marriage, making it legal nationwide.

A same-sex marriage bill was introduced to Congress on October 12, 2022 by Deputy Jesús Díaz (MORENA). It was approved by a Congress committee on 17 October with 4 votes in favour and 2 abstentions, and a final vote was scheduled for Wednesday, 19 October. Congress passed the bill on 19 October by 23 votes to 5 with seven abstentions. Deputy Emilio Antonio Contreras Martínez de Escobar, a supporter of the legislation, said that "[i]t is necessary that, as representatives of society, we listen and represent society through this type of legislative actions". The bill was supported by members of the National Regeneration Movement and the Institutional Revolutionary Party. Opponents of the legislation organised prayer rallies outside the Congress building. The bill will take effect once it is published in the state's official journal.

In October 2022, the state of Mexico legalised same-sex marriage.

Following Canadian Blood Services guidelines.

Following the Canadian Blood Services guidelines.

Following Canadian Blood Services guidelines.

Following Canadian Blood Services guidelines.

Following Canadian Blood Services guidelines.

Following Canadian Blood Services guidelines.

Following Canadian Blood Services guidelines.

Following Canadian Blood Services guidelines.

Following Canadian Blood Services guidelines.

Following Canadian Blood Services guidelines.

Following the Canadian Blood Services guidelines, men who have sex with men will be allowed to donate on September 30, 2022 and onwards without a deferral.

After having a 3 month deferral for MSMs to donate blood was deemed unfair, it is now completely legal for MSMs to donate blood with no deferral as long as they have been tested negative for HIV, which everyone has to do before donating blood, regardless of sexuality.

Following the Canadian Blood Services guidelines.

There is no restrictions on MSMs donating blood anymore on the Falkland Islands.

On 25 September, Cuba held a referendum on the development of a new family code that includes provisions that would legalise same-sex marriage and same-sex adoption. Article 30 and 31 allow for same-sex adoption and explicitly grant the right to couples using forms of assisted reproductive technology. On 26 September, the President of the Cuban National Electoral Council confirmed that the referendum had passed with 66.87% of the vote. They also confirmed the result is valid and binding. The law will come into effect upon formal confirmation, expected 30 September.

On 25 September, Cuba held a referendum on the development of a new family code that includes provisions that would legalise same-sex marriage and same-sex adoption. On 26 September, the President of the Cuban National Electoral Council confirmed that the referendum had passed with 66.87% of the vote. They also confirmed the result is valid and binding. The law will come into effect upon formal confirmation, expected 30 September.

Judges have struck down Montana's ban on birth certificate gender marker changes for transgender people. The judges argue the state acted in bad faith, as they were told to suspend the requirement for surgery, not the change of birth certificates altogether.

Durango state legalized Same Sex marriages at 19 September 2022

Since September 2022, gay and bisexual men can legally donate blood within Malta after the same defferal period as heterosexual people.

A 1-year deferral was implemented following the publication of standardized donor history questionnaire in December 2019. Previously, there was an indefinite ban on donations. In December 2019 this was changed to a 4-month deferral period for blood donors. Since September 2022, the ban was lifted completely.

Adoption by same-sex couples in Quintana Roo was legalized by the state congress in August 2022.

Following a ruling of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court on August 29, 2022, consensual same-sex intercourse between adults in private is no longer illegal in Saint Kitts and Nevis.

Homosexuality is legal since 2022.

On August 26th 2022, the age of consent had been equalized to 14 years after the approval of in Chilean Senate and subsequent approval by the House of Deputies which abolished Article 365. Article 365 was known as the last homophobic law in Chile and activists celebrated it's defeat as a sign for full legal equality for LGBT Chileans.

Under the Chilean Law.

In 2022, the Taliban criminalised gender affirming surgery and has made it clear that any forms of care would not be recognised.

On August 16, 2022, Pennsylvania governor signed an executive order against conversion therapy. While not a full on ban, it forbids providers from receiving any government funds or reimbursement for such practices and offers ways to denounce any providers who partake in it.

In 2022, Lithuania published a protocol on gender affirming healthcare for the first time. However, while it provides for hormone therapy, it does not provide for sex reassignment surgery which is unavailable in the public health system.

On August 3, 2022, Vietnamese Health Ministry published a document saying that homosexuality is not disease and that conversion therapy to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity was illegal. It is currently not clear what the consequences of partaking in the practice will be, if any.

A law, passed in February 2022, inspired by Florida's infamous ‘Don’t say gay’ bill, went into effect in Mississippi schools starting in the 2022-23 school year. It prohibits the discussion of LGBT topics in school

"The rules for the donor to donate blood and its components of a mandatory medical examination within the framework of a guaranteed amount of free medical care" approved by order of the Minister of Healthcare of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. RK HМ-102/2020, was amended in 2022 and includes in its "List of questions to identify additional information that limits or prevents admission to donation", the following: 11. Have you had promiscuous sexual relations with heterosexual or homosexual partners in the last 12 months. 12. Have you had an irregular relationship with a homosexual partner(s) in the last 12 months. 13. Have you had a regular relationship with a regular homosexual partner over the past 12 months.

The Michigan Supreme Court ruled that the state’s 1976 Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act bans discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. Such includes protection in sectors including employment, housing, education and public accommodations.

On July 26, 2022, Kenya moved to ban surgeries on intersex infants.

New legislation only allows intersex persons identified as male or female at birth to request a change to “I.”

The Children Act 2022 states that “The Principal Registrar shall take measures to ensure correct documentation and registration of intersex children at birth.” There's also an amendment to the Births and Deaths Registration Act which states that the Register “shall include details of an intersex child and intersex person.”

On July 19th, 2022, the Greek Parliament approved a bill that banned surgeries on intersex people under the age of 15 that “seek to ensure that a child ascribes to traditional notions of male and female.”

In July 2022, Kazakhstan banned the Disney/Pixar animated film 'Lightyear' after the country's Culture and Sports Minister responded to complaints from local conservative and religious groups regarding the film's inclusion of a same-sex kiss. In January 2024, an LGBTQ-education website for teenagers, SelfTanu.kz, was blocked by Kazakhstan's Culture and Information Ministry, which citied safeguarding children's rights and respecting Kazakhstan's societal norms and traditions as reasons for the ban.

On June 16, 2022, Constitutional court ruled prohibition of same-sex marriage unconstitutional. The court ordered the Slovenian Parliament to bring legislation in line within six months, although the ruling would take effect immediately after publication. On October 18, 2022, the National Assembly passed the bill enshrining same-sex marriages and adoption in law. The Act Amending the Family Code came into effect on January 31, 2023.

On June 16, 2022, Constitutional court found ban on adoption by same-sex people unconstitutional. The court ordered the Slovenian Parliament to bring legislation in line within six months, although the ruling would take effect immediately after publication. On 18 October 2022, the National Assembly passed the bill enshrining same-sex marriages and adoption in law. The Act Amending the Family Code came into effect on 31 January 2023.

There are two alternatives to traditional marriage for same-sex couples in Israel: 1. Recognition of “Reputed Couples” (common-law partners), which enjoy similar legal rights and duties as legally married couples, per judicial findings in HCJ 1000/92 Bavli v. The Great Rabbinical Court (1994); 2. Registration before the Israeli Population Registration of marriages celebrated abroad, which renders the civil (legal) status of reputed and/or same-sex couples equal to that of legally married couples -per the Israeli High Court ruling in Yossi Ben-Ari and others v. Director of Population Administration, Ministry of Interior (2006). Same-sex marriage is not legal in Israel. However, same-sex marriages celebrated abroad can be registered before the Israeli Population Registry per the Israeli High Court ruling in Yossi Ben-Ari and others v. Director of Population Administration, Ministry of Interior (2006), which renders the civil (legal) status of reputed and/or same-sex couples equal to that of legally married couples. In June 2021, after several Israeli couples received civil marriage licences online from the US state of Utah without having to travel abroad physically, the Population Registry announced that it would stop recognising unions issued online from Utah. However, several couples (including same-sex couples) who married online filed a lawsuit. A court in Lod ruled in their favour, thus validating their marriages. So Civil unions and Foreign same-sex marriage are recognized in Israel.

On July 5th, 2022, The High Court of Justice for Antigua and Barbuda struck down sections of the Sexual Offences Act of 1995 that made homosexuality illegal. In the ruling, the age of consent was set the same for any two persons, regardless of gender.

As a result of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court's ruling that decriminalized sodomy, references to sex in the constitution were interpreted to include sexual orientation and gender identity as protected categories against discrimination. "In giving a liberal and purposive interpretation to section 14(3) of the Constitution the reference to “sex” ought not to merely reference a physical gender. Such an approach would be too linear and restrictive. The reference to “sex” would necessarily encompass concepts such as gender identity, sexual character, and sexual orientation. It would be self-defeating to the constitutional provision if the notion of sex were to be separated from matters of sexual orientation and sexual identification since the concept of sex as a physical gender carries with it a perception of how people identify and are oriented even in those instances when the identification and orientation are stereotypical or traditional in nature."

The High Court of Justice for Antigua and Barbuda ruled that sections of the Sexual Offences Act of 1995 which made homosexual sex illegal were unconstitutional, and struck them down.

In April 2022, Vermont passed House Bill 628, simplifying the process of legal gender change and basing it on self-identification. It went into effect on July 1, 2022.

AL HB322 mandates that: An individual or group of individuals providing classroom instruction to students in kindergarten through the fifth grade at a public K-12 school shall not engage in classroom discussion or provide classroom instruction regarding sexual orientation or gender identity in a manner that is not age appropriate or developmentally appropriate for students in accordance with state standards. The State Board of Education shall adopt rules for the implementation and enforcement of this section. It was signed by Gov. Kay Ivey on April 7th 2022 and will go into effect on the first day of the third month following said signature.

Florida HB 1557 bans discussions of sexuality and gender identity in public schools. It also prohibits districts from withholding information from parents unless they believe it may result in abuse/neglect. It also mandates parents to screen any health questionnaires before the school year begins. Districts that violate this policy can be sued for statutory damages and court fees. As of 2023, it was expanded to 12th grade. There were also numerous other changes to the bill.

Switzerland approved same-sex marriage with a national referendum.

On July 1st, 2022, Slovenia removed the ban and will now vet donors according to how risky their sexual behavior is, regardless of their sexual orientation.

In July 2022, the Court of First Instance allowed a trans man to change their gender markers and their first name in the civil status registry.

The new law of same sex marriage for Switzerland also guarantees adoption rights for same sex couples.

The new Zerolo law, passed on June 30th, prohibits discrimination federally on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.

Spain's Zerolo law protects LGBT people from housing discrimination.

Spanish law prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, HIV status, and "any other personal or social condition or circumstance.” in employment and provision of goods and services. A comprehensive anti-discrimination bill, called the Zerolo Law, was passed by the Cortes Generales on 30 June 2022.

Vermont-born residents can change their gender marker to an X on their birth certificate.

On June 23 2022, a judgement passed to allow trans individuals to modify their gender marker without proof of surgery. However, a signed statement from a medical associate is required. Non-binary options absent.

Starting June 17 2022, Quebecers can change their gender marker to an X on their birth certificate, free of charge and with no consulting required. They can also be classified as a parent rather than a mother or father on their child's birth certificate. Since March 4th, 2024, non-binary people can also request the X gender marker on their health cards and driver's licenses.

Same-sex marriage became legal in Veracruz after the legislature approved a reform to the Civil Code on June 13, 2022. The reform passed with 38 votes for and four against.

The Congress of Hidalgo prohibited conversion therapies , it will also punish this practice with up to 3 years in prison.

In 2022, Decree No. 43538 was issued in Costa Rica, providing for nonbinary people to have their gender markers marked as X or N/I.

With 33 votes in favor and seven abstentions, a reform was approved to punish up to three years in prison for those who implement conversion therapy.

The age of consent of 16 years is equal for everyone.

Civil unions recognized by courts in Latvia with limited rights.

In 2022, Gagauzia passed a motion prohibiting media from reporting on LGBTIQ+ topics. The rest of Moldova has no such laws however.

Despite not having same-sex marriage, Croatia allows joint adoption for same-sex couples. This follows a six-year legal battle which was finally settled when the High Administrative Court rejected an appeal by a government ministry against an earlier ruling by the Zagreb court. The ministry can no longer appeal this verdict.

In 2022, Gagauzia passed a law banning media from reporting on LGBTIQ+ issues.

With 20 votes in favor and four abstentions, the State Congress prohibited conversion therapies in Baja California, by adding Chapter XII called Crimes Against Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression.

Montana will no longer amend sex markers on birth certificates, unless biological sex was "marked wrong" at birth.

In May 2022, the guidelines for gender-affirming care were revoked forcing trans people to go abroad for such care. They were reinstated in 2023.

Since 2022, persons over 18 years of age qualified for all acts of civil life may, from now on, request the Civil Registry Offices of Natural Persons to change and record their first name and gender in the birth record to adapt them to their self-perceived identity, regardless of judicial authorization in Bahia.

The amendment, introduced in the context of the bill on the "Personal Doctor", introduces a ban on so-called "treatments or conversion practices", ie methods aimed at changing or suppressing the sexual orientation, the gender identity or expression of an LGBT+ individual. The amendment, however, does not include adults who, as stated in Parliament, can undergo conversion therapy with their consent. There is also no mention of people practicing these therapies other than specialists, leaving a legal loophole for spiritual leaders and priests. The LGBT+ organizations protested and demanded the inclusion of all the above

In May 10, 2022 the Greek Minister of Health, Thanos Plevris submitted an amendment to the bill for the “personal doctor”, based on article 1 of which institutes the prohibition of practical conversions to vulnerable individuals by professionals. With the term "professionals" the amendment defines those who receive remuneration to proceed with such "treatments", leaving a legal gap in practices e.g. of the Church, such as exorcism or other covert practices, which do not involve remuneration. Also, the term "vulnerable" means minors or those who are under legal assistance. At the same time, the provision prohibits professionals from inviting, promoting or advertising conversion practices performed by themselves or other third parties, professionals or not. Violation of the law in addition to the prescribed disciplinary and administrative sanctions, will be punished with imprisonment and a fine, while the repeated commission of the above act constitutes an aggravating circumstance.

SB 184 bans all Gender affirming care for minors and makes it a class C felony for those who participate in it. Adults can still get gender affirming care.

The restrictions were removed.

Non-binary gender "X" is recognized on all official documents, but court order is required. A ruling of the Third Family Court of Santiago, issued on April 25, 2022, ordered the Civil Registry and Identification Service to register a 17-year-old adolescent with non-binary gender on the birth certificate, being the first judicial resolution of its kind in the country. On May 25, 2022, the First Civil Court of Santiago issued a ruling recognizing an adult person as non-binary and ordering the Civil Registry to rectify the birth certificate. On October 14, 2022, the Civil Registry officially issued to Shane Cienfuegos the first non-binary identity card with the marker "X" in the country. In May 2023, the first Chilean passport with a non-binary gender marker was granted to Valentino Victoria Liberona. "I" option for intersex children is available on birth certificates.

In 2022, a new and modern measure was authorized by the Corregedoria-Geral (CGJ) of Rio Grande do Sul. From now on, notaries accept non-binary gender in civil birth registration. However, it would be repealed in 2023.

There is no criteria specifically preventing MSMs from donating blood in Cyprus as of April 2022.

MSMs face a 6-month deferral in order to donate blood.

In 2022, Amazonas began providing legal recognition to nonbinary people.

As of 2022, all passports are able to get a gender marker X on the US State website or in person. Social Security will be able to change the name as well, unknown of the date when allowed. Check any of the states for Drivers ID or Birth certificates.

Between April 11th, 2022, and January 22nd, 2025, the United States allowed people to have an X gender on their passports at a national level.

The legislators of the Jalisco Congress voted in favor of the prohibition of Conversion Therapy in Jalisco.

In 2022, Nuevo León began recognising nonbinary gender identities after granting it to a 23-year-old university student.

Amended Act No.111 of 2003 requires for transgender people to change their legal gender, (1) be at least 18 years of age, (2) not currently married, (3) no child less than 18 years, (4) infertile (no gonads or persistent lack of gonadal function), (5) and has a body which appears to have genital parts of those of the opposite sex. And also requires medical certificate by two or more psychiatrist. On October 16th 2023, a Japanese transgender man won his case in court to allow him to change his legal gender without sterilization. The law was deemed unconstitutional. It remains to be seen what changes will be made to the law and when they will come in effect.

On March 28, 2022, the deferral period has been reduced to four months.

Banned for sexual orientation only, not gender identity.

Conversion therapy on the basis of sexual orientation is illegal however this does not extend to gender identity.

In 2022, France removed the deferral period for gay and bisexual men donating blood, replacing it with a new policy that applies to all donors, regardless of sexual orientation.

In all of France.

In 2022, France removed the deferral period for gay and bi men donating blood, replacing it with a new policy that applies to all donors, regardless of sexual orientation.

In 2022, Sinaloa provided legal gender recognition on the basis of self-identification.

In 2022, France removed the deferral period for gay and bi men donating blood, replacing it with a new policy that applies to all donors, regardless of sexual orientation. This also applies to Wallis and Futuna

Catalonia recognizes non-binary people in official documents, also shows and approach via official articles about non-binary and resources for non-binary people.

LGBT+ marriage Legal

Since March 10, 2022, joint parenthood of same-sex couples is legal after the entry into force of Law 21,400 on Equal Marriage, which explicitly guarantees non-discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity for custody purposes, filiation and adoption whether or not the couples are married or whether or not they had their children through assisted human fertilization In addition, the motherhood of transgender women and the fatherhood of transgender men are recognized on the birth certificates of their children.

The Chilean president has signed into law a bill that was approved by the Congress legalizing same-sex marriage.

The Constitutional Court of Colombia ruled that non-binary people should be able to choose an X instead of having to put male or female on their official documentation. Also, in August 2023 Colombia began allowing an X to be put on passports

The ministry of Defense of the Republic of Kazakhstan in 2022, said in an interview that no one is banned from serving in the military because of their sexual orientation. Quote "According to our Constitution, no one can be discriminated against for any reason." indicates that discrimination based on any reason in Kazakhstan is illegal according to the constitution, the same applies to military service. Since transgenderism is not classified as a mental illness in this country, trans people have legal rights to serve in the military, just like any other citizen.

In 2022, Baja California added gender identity as a protected characteristic in its anti-discrimination laws.

It was revealed in May 2018 that 8 same-sex couples were filing adoption applications. According to a 2017 survey by the National Council to Prevent Discrimination, 44% of the Nayarit population supported adoption by same-sex couples. In February 2022, a government official confirmed that same-sex couples are permitted to adopt.

With 112 affirmative votes and 8 opposed votes, the Parliament of New Zealand passed the Conversion Practices Prohibition Legislation Act, banning conversion therapy on February 15, 2022, which took partial effect on February 19, 2022, with the remaining protections for those over 18 with "decision-making" capacity where "serious harm" has not been caused will take effect on July 19, 2022.

The Kuwaiti Constitutional Court has overturned Article 198 of the Penal Code, which criminalized “imitation of the opposite sex”, because it violates Article 30 of the constitution that guarantees personal freedom. However, there's still censorship of LGBT issues under Article 21 of the Press and Publications Law (Law No. 3) (2006), which prohibits the publication of anything that would insult public morals. This law was extended to include online publications under the Law Regulating Electronic Media (Law No. 8) (2016). In August 2023, Kuwait banned the 'Barbie' movie, claiming it "promoted homosexuality." There is still prevalent deportations for transgender people they are defined as cross-dressers to police.

The Health Ministry banned medical professionals from conducting conversion therapy.

On February 11th, 2022, Fausto Martínez became the first person in Mexico to receive a non-binary gender marker on their birth certificate. The marker was issued by the Civil Registry of Guanajuato.

Article 2.27 of the Civil Code allows any non-married person to change legal gender if this is medically possible. The second paragraph states, however, that the procedures for changing gender should be led according to a separate law. The Parliament and the Government of Lithuania refuse to take any actions on adopting such a law after it lost the case of L v. Lithuania in the European Court of Human Rights in 2007. Since then, gender change has become possible only with a court's decision and sex reassignment surgery. It was proposed to eliminate this provision in 2009, and once again in 2013. In April 2017, the European Court of Human Rights ruled, in A.P., Garçon and Nicot v. France, that it is discriminatory and a human rights violation to require transgender people to undergo surgery to alter their official documents. Subsequently, two Lithuanian trans men were allowed by Lithuanian courts to change their gender on their official documents without them undergoing surgery beforehand. Lithuanian LGBT groups are now calling on future legislation scrapping the requirement for surgery to be introduced. Effective from February 2, 2022, transgender individuals within Lithuania who want to change their legal name and/or sex can do so legally without sex reassignment surgery under new justice regulations. However, trans people who wish to change their name on official documents will still have to obtain a certificate from a Lithuanian or EU healthcare establishment of “diagnosed transgenderism”

Starting in February 2022, Sweden began restricting gender affirming care to minors with the Sweden’s National Board of Health and Welfare saying that "the risks outweigh the benefits currently". Sweden now reserves gender affirming care for minors for "exceptional" circumstances.

The regulation adopted in 1999 is now obsolete, but no new regulation has been adopted. As a result, the current practice of gender recognition and the provision of medical services in relation to gender transition no longer corresponds to the Regulation. For example, genetic testing is no longer required. The Commission, which started its work in February 2022, has confirmed that the determination of chromosomal sex by a geneticist is not medically justified, that compulsory genetic testing is unethical and that this requirement has been abandoned.

In 2022, Baja California provided legal gender recognition for trans people on the basis of self-identification. Since 2024, the procedure has extended to minors and nonbinary people.

The National Assembly approved the new law unanimously, voting 142-0 on Tuesday evening.

The French National Assembly (which has jurisdiction in Mayotte) approved a law banning conversion therapy unanimously, voting 142-0.

According to French laws.

As part of France

As part of France

In all of France

According to French laws.

According to French laws

In all of France

In January 2022, by a unprecedented court order a same-sex couple legally adopted a child in Taiwan. The Legislative Yuan is yet to codify within legislation the recent court ruling (based on a 2019 "partial" adoption law).

In January 10, 2022 the Greek Minister of Health, Thanos Plevris, and the Deputy Minister of Health, Mina Gaga signed the determination of the content of the "Blood Donor History". In the new form, sexual orientation is disconnected from the criteria that must be met by prospective blood donors.

Conversion therapy is banned in Saskatchewan under federal Canadian law.

Banned federally.

Conversion therapy is banned in New Brunswick under federal Canadian law.

Conversion therapy is banned in the Northwest Territories under federal Canadian law.

Conversion therapy in Canada is banned nationwide under bill C-4(44-1) which recieved Royal Assent on December 8th 2021 and went into effect 30 days after on January 7th 2022. Two previous legislative attempts failed.

Conversion therapy is banned in British Columbia under federal Canadian law.

Article 6 of the Labor Code, in force since January 1, 2022, prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression.

Kenya National Standards for Blood Transfusion Service guideline published by Kenyan Ministry of Health in 2022 does not include specific ban on blood donation by MSMs. However, sexual activity between men is illegal.

Since 2022, LGBT people are allowed to serve in the military

LGBT discrimination in employment in Zhambyl Oblysy is illegal

There is limited protection based on sexual orientation. The Personal Data Protection Act, No. 9 of 2022, states: "'special categories of personal data' means, the personal data revealing racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, the processing of genetic data, biometric data for the purpose of uniquely identifying a natural person, data concerning health or data concerning a natural person’s sex life or sexual orientation, personal data relating to offences, criminal proceedings and convictions, or personal data relating to a child."

Conversion therapy is not explicitly prohibited by national law, but medical doctors regulated by the National Medical Council are barred from engaging in it. However, in some regions conversion therapy has been explicitly banned.

There is no legal gender recognition procedure. However, some exceptions have been documented in 2022. In 2022 the Supreme Court ordered the legislative assembly to create a procedure but they failed to do so within the deadline and still have not.

The Comprehensive Care Standard for the LGBTIQ+ population in health facilities, issued by the Ministry of Health and Sports, is applied at the national level within the framework of the current regulation of the Unified Health System, in a mandatory manner for all health establishments, whether public, private and short-term social security; as well as natural and legal persons with responsibilities in the health care of LGBTIQ+ people. Section 10.2 on Specific Recommendations to be taken into account states that "Guidance should be given on the danger of resorting to “reconversion and reparative therapies” that have no scientific basis and can generate psychological consequences for the person. Remember that such therapies are prohibited." Section 12.3 on Specific Recommendations for the Health Care Team states that “Reparative Therapy, which seeks to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity, is inherently coercive and incompatible with health care."

All able-bodied male citizens from ages 20–27, must serve either 18 months in the navy or one year in all other services. After serving out the term of service Ukraine's conscripts become part of the inactive reserve and are eligible to be recalled for mobilization until they reach age 55 or age 60 for officers. According to law, homosexuality is not a reason for exemption from the army. However, many young gay men try to avoid call-up to military service, as they are afraid to face unauthorized relations and other difficulties. In 2018, Viktor Pylypenko, who had served in the Donbass area for two years during the Russia–Ukraine war, became the first Ukrainian soldier to come out publicly. In 2019, several gay soldiers in the Ukrainian army participated in a photo exhibition called "We are here". In 2021, Pylypenko was trying to organize a special unit in the Ukrainian army for LGBT soldiers.[42] In July 2021, Pylypenko stated there were 16 open LGBT soldiers in the Ukrainian army. The 2022 Russian invasion resulted in an increased influx of openness and acceptance regarding LGBTQ soldiers in the Ukrainian military. A growing number of soldiers disclosed their identity, believing that they could fight not just for their home country but also against existing stereotypes. The invasion also saw the spread of "unicorn insignia" which Ukrainian LGBTQ soldiers sew onto their uniforms. The unicorn was chosen due to its nature as "fantastic 'non-existent' creature", sarcastically countering claims about there being no LGBT+ individuals in the Ukrainian military.

law passed outlawing lgbtq discrimination in most public places.

Change of sex is legal though there are now specific laws concerning the matter. In 1993, the Federal Supreme Court of Switzerland stated that a change of sex should be "irreversible"; many judges interpreted it as the person had to go under surgery. In 2012, the Federal Department of Justice and Police via its Federal Office for Civil Registration released a statement about how transsexualism should be handled by cantonal Register offices. The FOCR stated that the Judges and Authorities should cease to oblige a person to go through forced sterilisation in order to have their sex change recognised. Furthermore, a person is granted to choose his or her gender according to his or her social gender and not anymore according to his or her biological gender.

Estonia has put in place a 4 month deferral period for MSMs in place of its life-time ban.