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2023 in LGBT Rights

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In 2023, there were 275 recorded legal changes made affecting LGBT people. In the previous year, there were 250 changes made and 162 in the following year. A total of 1434 legal changes have been made so far in the 2020s.

  • December 28
    Same-sex adoption becomes legal.
    Adoption is legal for same sex couples.
  • December 21
    Hate crime protections becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2023, Quintana Roo amended its Penal Code to explicitly criminalise crimes committed against LGBTIQ+ people on the basis of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
  • December 19
    Legal recognition of non-binary gender becomes intersex only.
    In 2023, nonbinary recognition was repealed in Rio Grande do Sul. However, intersex people still have recognition under federal law.
  • December 15
    Conversion therapy becomes banned.
    The Congresses of Morelos and Quintana Roo joined together to recognize the rights of LGBT+ people and approved initiatives to prohibit and sanction Efforts to Correct Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (ECOSIG), commonly known as conversion therapies.
  • Conversion therapy becomes banned.
    The Congresses of Morelos and Quintana Roo joined together to recognize the rights of LGBT+ people and approved initiatives to prohibit and sanction Efforts to Correct Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (ECOSIG), commonly known as conversion therapies.
  • December 13
    Legal recognition of non-binary gender becomes recognized.
    Pakistan has allowed trans people to self-identify since the Lahore High Court struck down the Shariat ruling in Nayyab Ali v. Federation of Pakistan. "Third gender" is included as an option.
  • Right to change legal gender becomes legal, no restrictions.
    Pakistan allows trans people to self-identify and receive identity documents with their preferred name and gender under Chapter 2 of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act 2018. In 2023, the Lahore High Court upheld this act in "Nayyab Ali v. Federation of Pakistan," overturning the Shariat ruling.
  • Right to change legal gender becomes legal, no restrictions.
    Pakistan allows trans people to self-identify and receive identity documents with their preferred name and gender under Chapter 2 of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act 2018. In 2023, the Lahore High Court upheld this act in "Nayyab Ali v. Federation of Pakistan," overturning the Shariat ruling.
  • December 12
    Conversion therapy becomes banned.
    By a vote of 85-15, the norwegian parliament gave a final approval to a law banning conversion therapy.
  • December 4
    Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.
    Finland lifted the restrictions on MSMs donating blood on December 4th 2023. "As a result of the change, deferral period practices related to sexual behaviour will be made consistent in blood donation and will be the same for everyone regardless of sex."
  • November 30
    Censorship of LGBT issues becomes imprisonment as punishment.
    Public LGBT activities, organizations, and advocacy in the Russian Federation are classified as extremist and strictly prohibited under federal anti-extremism laws following a decision by the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation on 30 November 2023. Under this ruling, the "international LGBT public movement" is designated as an extremist organization, effectively outlawing all LGBT advocacy groups, civil associations, and public events nationwide. Participating in or financing an extremist organization is punishable by up to 12 years in prison under Article 282.2 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation. Displaying symbols associated with banned groups carries penalties of up to 15 days in administrative detention for a first offense under Article 20.3 of the Code of Administrative Offenses (KOAP RF) and up to four years in prison for repeat offenses under Article 282.4 of the Criminal Code. This anti-extremism framework builds upon public information bans, including Federal Law No. 417-FZ of 5 December 2022 (amending Article 6.21 KOAP RF), which prohibits public promotion or demonstration of non-traditional sexual relations or changing gender across media, advertising, and online platforms. However, regulated medical practice (including clinical consultations, ICD-10 diagnostic evaluations under psychiatric standards, and official state medical commission procedures authorized by Federal Law No. 323-FZ) remains governed under healthcare regulations rather than public advocacy or anti-extremism statutes.
  • November 28
    Hate crime protections becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2023, Coahuila added gender identity as a protected characteristic from hate crimes in its Penal Code.
  • Legal recognition of non-binary gender becomes intersex only.
    In November 2023, Parana overturned the recognition of nonbinary people in February and ruled that legal gender recognition does not apply to genders outside of male and female. However, intersex people remain recognised under federal Brazilian law.
  • November 25
    LGBT discrimination becomes illegal in some contexts.
    In November 2023, Law 2015-36 on Illegal Trafficking of Migrants was repealed by the military junta that came in power earlier that year, however, Law 2022-59 remains active.
  • November 21
    Right to change legal gender becomes legal, but requires surgery.
    In 2023, the Ministry of Health made surgery a requirement again and repealed the short-lived policy that made surgery no longer required. In 2025, Slovakia's Parliament passed a Constitutional Amendment recognizing only 2 sexes which effectively bans recognition of Non Binary people. However, in its statement, the Ministry of Health said that the law will not change the situation for trans people.
  • November 7
    Censorship of LGBT issues becomes varies by region.
    In 2023, the city of Boa Vista passed a law banning gender neutral language from being taught in schools.
  • Intersex infant surgery becomes full ban.
    Banned since November 2023 by Circular No. 15 of the Ministry of Health.
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    Conversion therapy becomes not banned.
    Not banned in Manchester
  • November 1
    Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.
    New blood donation rules are now based on an updated risk assessment of various sexual behaviours and are equally applied to all people regardless of sexual orientation.
  • October 28
    Conversion therapy becomes banned.
    Parliament voted to ban conversion therapy
  • October 23
    Right to change legal gender becomes illegal.
    The 2022 ruling has been put in effect. Any changes received by or after October 23, 2023 will be done under the new criteria. It is now not possible to change one's gender marker unless it was wrongly marked at birth. Transgender people cannot update their documents.
  • October 17
    Same-sex marriage becomes unregistered cohabitation.
    In the Supreme Court case of Supriyo @ Supriya Chakraborty v. Union of India, a five-judge Constitutional Bench held that LGBTQ+ persons have the right to choose a partner, cohabit and enjoy physical & mental intimacy, free from physical threat and coercive action. The State is bound to protect the exercise of these rights.
  • October 10
    Censorship of LGBT issues becomes ambiguous.
    In October 2023, the Amazonas Legislative Assembly passed Law 6469 which prohibited children from participating in Pride Parades, with a penalty of a fine. This is despite the 2020 Supreme Court ruling that censorship of LGBTIQ+ issues in schools was unconstitutional. The law would later be amended to remove the mention in December 2024.
  • October 6
    Legal recognition of non-binary gender becomes recognized.
    In 2023, a court in Rio Grande do Norte ruled that nonbinary people must be provided legal recognition.
  • October 4
    Equal age of consent becomes equal.
    Age of consent in Mauritius is 16 regardless of sexual orientation.
  • Homosexual activity becomes legal.
    Five members of the LGBT community won their case before the Supreme Court on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. In an initial verdict by Justices David Chan Kan Cheong and Karuna Devi Gunesh-Balaghee, they ruled that section 250(1) of the Penal Code, which seeks to criminalise sodomy, is discriminatory and unconstitutional. This, insofar as it prohibits consensual sodomy between consenting male adults.
  • October 2
    Censorship of LGBT issues becomes no censorship.
    In 2023, the Supreme Court overturned Mato Grosso do Sul’s ban on gender-neutral language in schools. Since then, there are no laws censoring or restricting expression.
  • October
    Censorship of LGBT issues becomes state-enforced.
    From October 2023, the military junta in Niger has started crackdowns against promotion of LGBTQ-related topics.
  • October 1
    LGBT housing discrimination becomes sexual orientation only.
    The Prevention of Discrimination (Guernsey) Ordinance, 2022 states that people can not be denied accommodation based off their sexual orientation. There aren’t any laws about gender discrimination for housing.
  • LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    The Prevention of Discrimination (Guernsey) Ordinance, 2022 protects people in Guernsey from being discriminated against in employment for either sexual orientation. Discrimination because of gender identity was already illegal in 2005, The Sex Discrimination (Employment) (Guernsey) Ordinance, 2005.
  • LGBT discrimination becomes illegal in some contexts.
    There isn’t a law that protects lgbt people of hate crimes in the same way as in England however significant progress has been made recently. LGBT people are protected from employment and housing discrimination in accordance to the Prevention of Discrimination (Guernsey) Ordinance, 2022 and they are protected by The Prevention of Harassment (Guernsey) Ordinance, 2005. However offensive hateful behaviour in Guernsey only is completely and outright illegal if it is racially motivated, The Racial Hatred (Bailiwick of Guernsey) 2005
  • Gender-affirming care becomes restricted.
    Minors of this law are considered 19 age and under, so they do not have access to gender affirming care as of 2023. Adults over the age of 19 are still able to get gender affirming care. LB 574 bans all gender affirming care for under 19 years of age. Additionally, gender reassignment surgery is excluded from Medicaid coverage. Since April 2026, Ambetter Insurance, owned by the largest provider of Medicare and Medicaid insurances in the nation, has stopped covering hormones and other transition medicine for trans adults. This is the first known insurance company to deny care in a large swath of states as the broader trend of restricting gender-affirming care continues.
  • September 5
    Same-sex marriage becomes banned.
    Constitutionally banned since 2023.
  • September 1
    Gender-affirming care becomes legal, but banned for minors.
    It is illegal to provide gender affirming care to minors in Texas, with the exception of intersex infants, classified in bill SB14 as "medically verifiable genetic disorder of sex development".
  • Same-sex adoption becomes illegal.
    Articles 179 and 181 of the Family Law adopted on February 8, 2023 give spouses the exclusive right to both types of adoption. Singles are not allowed to adopt.
  • August 28
    Gender-affirming care becomes restricted.
    Minors under 18 are unable to get gender affirming care under SB49, however, the bill allows before August 28th, 2023 to continue gender-affirming care. Adults and Minors who are in prison are also affected by this bill and are unable to receive gender-affirming care while incarcerated. Medicaid coverage for GAC is also banned for any transgender individuals. Note: this ban expires on August 28th 2027. Since April 2026, Ambetter Insurance, owned by the largest provider of Medicare and Medicaid insurances in the nation, has stopped covering hormones and other transition medicine for trans adults. This is the first known insurance company to deny care in a large swath of states as the broader trend of restricting gender-affirming care continues.
  • Legal recognition of non-binary gender becomes recognized.
    In 2023, Goias began providing legal recognition to nonbinary people.
  • August 24
    Censorship of LGBT issues becomes state-enforced.
    In August 2023, the Superior Council of Communication (CSC) adopted a decision that restricts the broadcast of LGBT related content. This decision prohibits television channels from airing content "promoting homosexuality" and bans any content or scenes of a "homosexual character" on channels targeted at children and young audiences.
  • August 21
    Legal recognition of non-binary gender becomes recognized.
    In 2023, the Federal District of Brazil began providing recognition to nonbinary people.
  • August 16
    Gender-affirming care becomes legal, but banned for minors.
    In August 2023, the republican led state legislature overrode democratic governor roy cooper's veto of a bill to ban gender affirming care for minors.
  • Censorship of LGBT issues becomes state-enforced.
    The law previously blocked went into effect on August 16, 2023. Instruction on gender identity and sexuality is forbidden from k-4, and schools are legally required to alert parents if a minor wants to change their name or pronouns at school.
  • August 14
    Censorship of LGBT issues becomes state-enforced.
    On 17 March 2023, the government announced a proposal to amend the child protection law. Article 2-1 of the draft law expands the definition of information harmful to the health and development of children as follows: “[information] that denounces family and traditional societal values, promotes non-traditional sexual relations and initiates disrespect towards parents or other family members”. The bill was passed by the parliament on 22 June 2023 and signed into law by the president on 14 August 2023. Unlike Hungary's "law on the protection of children" , the law does not mention sexual orientation or homosexuality explicitly. The law also does not define "family values" and "non-traditional sexual relations".
  • August 9
    Censorship of LGBT issues becomes imprisonment as punishment.
    In August 2023, Iraq banned all media from using term "homosexuality", saying they must use "sexual deviance." The term "gender" was also banned.
  • August 8
    Censorship of LGBT issues becomes ambiguous.
    In January 2023, a bill was due to go into effect in Maranhao prohibiting the use of gender-neutral and non-binary language in schools but it was vetoed by State Governor Carlos Brandao. However, in August, the Legislative Assembly overturned his veto. A lawsuit was filed against the Supreme Court for this. This is despite the 2020 Supreme Court ruling that censorship of LGBTIQ+ issues in education was unconstitutional.
  • Gender-affirming care becomes restricted.
    In August 2023, Indonesia passed Undang-Undang Kesehatan Number 17, a new health law that includes passages that restrict plastic and reconstructive surgery related to changing appearances, including sex reassignment surgery.
  • August 7
    Hate crime protections becomes sexual orientation only.
    Since 2023, sexual orientation has been a protected characteristic from hate crimes in Bulgaria. On July 28, 2023, the Bulgarian Parliament adopted amendments to the country’s Penal Code adding sexual orientation to the list of such characteristics. On August 3, 2023, the law was published in the State Gazette. Article 5(5) of Bulgaria’s Constitution states that normative acts take effect three days after promulgation unless otherwise specified; accordingly, because no alternate date was provided, the amendments took effect on August 7, 2023.
  • August 1
    Censorship of LGBT issues becomes no censorship.
    In 2023, Minnesota repealed a 1993 law that prohibited the "promotion of homosexuality or bisexuality in education institutions" or present it as an acceptable lifestyle. Since then, there are no laws censoring LGBT topics in Minnesota. However, a 2025 U.S. Supreme Court ruling now requires all public schools nationwide—including in Minnesota—to allow parents to opt their children out of LGBTQ-inclusive instruction on religious grounds. Additionally, the city of Benson criminalizes a person appearing in a street or public place in a "dress not belonging to his or her sex" in its General Offenses Act but doesn't state a penalty and appears unenforced in practice.
  • July 27
    Conversion therapy becomes banned.
    The Sinaloa deputies voted in favor of penalizing conversion practices.
  • July 24
    Gender-affirming care becomes restricted.
    Medical care regarding sex reassignment remains legally achievable and operational within the Russian federal healthcare system by falling directly under statutory diagnostic exceptions. Under Article 52 Part 2 of Federal Law No. 323-FZ "On the Basics of Health Protection of Citizens in the Russian Federation" (as amended by Federal Law No. 386-FZ on 24 July 2023), full medical and surgical interventions remain explicitly authorized for conditions classified as congenital anomalies, genetic, or endocrine disorders affecting sex organ formation. Because transsexualism and sex incongruence are medically characterized as innate, neurobiological conditions present from birth, state medical commissions (врачебная комиссия) operating within federal healthcare centers hold the statutory authority to evaluate candidates under these exact categories. Once the state commission confirms the diagnosis within this framework, the patient receives fully authorized medical care including hormone therapy and surgical procedures resulting in official medical certificates that serve as the legal foundation for subsequent document updates.
  • Same-sex adoption becomes single only.
    Single homosexuals are allowed to adopt, but banned for transgender people.
  • Right to change legal gender becomes legal, but requires surgery.
    Legal sex reassignment remains technically legal in Russia post-2023, but its legality is deliberately hidden behind restricted medical exceptions and judicial mechanisms rather than functioning as an explicit public right. Since 24 July 2023, under Federal Law No. 386-FZ amending Federal Law No. 323-FZ and Federal Law No. 143-FZ, the legal route is concealed within Article 52 Part 2 of Federal Law No. 323-FZ of 21 November 2011, which quietly preserves authorized surgical interventions and subsequent legal status updates via state medical commissions at federal healthcare institutions. Upon obtaining this commission certificate, the civil status registration authority (ZAGS) amends the birth record under Article 69 of Federal Law No. 143-FZ of 15 November 1997. In cases of administrative ZAGS refusals, the hidden legal path is activated through the court system under Article 307 and Article 264 Part 2 Item 10 of Civil Procedure Code No. 138-FZ of 14 November 2002, where judges independently evaluate medical documentation to protect personal non-property rights under Article 150 of Civil Code No. 51-FZ of 30 November 1994, while Article 4 of Civil Code No. 51-FZ protects the full legal validity of all civil status records updated prior to 24 July 2023 under the principle of non-retroactivity.
  • July 19
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    Right to change legal gender becomes illegal.
    As the Donetsk People's Republic is controlled by Russia, it is de facto illegal to change genders following Russia's legislation against gender affirming care.
  • Right to change legal gender becomes legal, no restrictions.
    In 2019, San Luis Potosí agreed to provide legal gender recognition on the basis of self-identification. It came into force in 2023 under Article 137 of its Civil Registry Act.
  • July 9
    LGBT discrimination becomes illegal in some contexts.
    There are limited protections based on sexual orientation and sexual life. No explicit protections based on gender identity. Law No. 025/2023 of 09/07/2023 amending Law No. 001/2011 of 25 September 2011 on the Protection of Personal Data included sexual orientation as sensitive data.
  • July 6
    Intersex infant surgery becomes not banned.
    There is no legal ban in place. In April 2025, Bill No. 1318/2025, establishing the Statute of Intersex Persons, was introduced to the Chamber of Deputies. This bill seeks to ban abusive medical practices against intersex people. In 2023, the National Health Conference suggested banning the practice but so far, no ban has been implemented. The National Health Conference helps formulate guidelines and proposals that will guide public health policies in the near future. These conferences provide guidance and shape new ideas for public policy.
  • July 5
    LGBT housing discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2023, San Luis Potosí amended its anti-discrimination law to explicitly list transphobia as a form of discrimination, including in housing.
  • LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2023, San Luis Potosí amended its anti-discrimination law to explicitly list transphobia as a form of discrimination, including in employment.
  • LGBT discrimination becomes illegal.
    In 2023, San Luis Potosí amended its anti-discrimination law to explicitly list transphobia as an act of discrimination.
  • July 1
    Bathroom access becomes partially restricted.
    In 2023, Idaho passed Senate Bill 1100, which prohibited transgender people using the bathroom matching their gender identity in schools.
  • LGBT discrimination becomes no protections.
    Shortly after the Trump administration took office, the FCHR dropped its interpretation in an agreement with the EEOC and HUD. There is no state law in Florida that protects individuals on the basis of sexual orientation and/or gender identity. Some localities offer local protections. There is a bathroom ban targeting public and state-funded colleges, public K-12 schools, state-funded domestic violence shelters, and state/local government buildings. The law states that trans people are held liable if in violation which carries a misdemeanor.
  • Right to change legal gender becomes legal, but requires surgery.
    To change the gender on birth certificates; KRS 213.121 passed on July 13th, 1990 dictates that the name of the individual must be legally changed and proof of gender reassignment surgery is provided. Birth certificates are visibly amended in Kentucky after the gender marker is changed. To change the gender on IDs; Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s current policy since 2023 mandates an amended birth certificate, proof of gender reassignment surgery, or a court order. The process to obtain a court order for gender change vary in each county and the state has no uniform petition; giving judges full discretion on requirements and creating a burdensome process.
  • Censorship of LGBT issues becomes state-enforced.
    On July 1st, 2023, Indiana passed House Enrolled Act 1608 which limits discussion of gender identity in education from kindergarten to third grade.
  • Gender-affirming care becomes restricted.
    House Bill 1080 bans gender affirming care for all teenage minors. As in a lot of similar bills there is an exception for "medically verifiable disorder of sex development" for which if the criteria is met performing non-consensual, medically unnecessary surgeries on infants is legal. Additionally, gender reassignment surgery is excluded from Medicaid coverage.
  • Gender-affirming care becomes legal, but banned for minors.
    Adults are still able to receive gender affirming care under Tennessee Law, Minors are not able to receive gender affirming care. Under SB001, Minors are prohibited to receive gender affirming care. Adults are unable to help minors to get gender affirming care, they will face prosecution, if found doing such.
  • Gender-affirming care becomes legal, but restricted for minors.
    SB 140 Bans HRT and surgery for minors however, minors are still permitted to be treated with puberty blockers. Adults are still able to receive care under explicit medicaid coverage in the state. Doctors and Hospitals, are at the Georgia State Medical boards hands if they do proceed with gender affirming care of an minor.
  • Legal recognition of non-binary gender becomes recognized.
    On July 1st, 2023 non-binary people were given the option of “X” on their birth certificate. Although non-binary options for drivers licenses and ids were legalized in 2019, it wasn’t until March 29th, 2024 that technology issues in the Illinois DMV became resolved and allowed for a non-binary option.
  • Right to change legal gender becomes illegal.
    On July 1st 2023, Tennessee passed a new law preventing people from changing their gender marker on their documents if it differs from the one assigned at birth. This includes birth certificates, driver's licenses, and other legal documents.
  • Right to change legal gender becomes illegal.
    Kansas passed a new law making it impossible to change one's gender marker on legal documents, be it driver's licenses or birth certificates. Any documents previously changed would be reverted after renewal. Governor Kelly has out-spoken about the bill several times and did veto it, it still got overturned with her veto and has been active since 2023. Citing that businesses would not work with her, because of the discrimination actions within the bill.
  • Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (less than 6-month deferral).
    Starting July 1 2023, MSM who would like to donate blood face a 4-month deferral period.
  • June 29
    Gender-affirming care becomes legal, but banned for minors.
    Kentucky passed SB 150 in 2023 which targets doctors from prescribing gender-affirming care to minors under 18 and threatens revoking medical licenses as punishment. However; SB 150 did not target the trans youth patients including their parents directly according to the Kentucky Youth Law Project. This means trans youth can still receive gender-affirming care from out-of-state providers under no restrictions.
  • Conversion therapy becomes banned.
    Those who carry out conversion practices will be sentenced to 2 to 6 years in prison.
  • June 28
    Same-sex marriage becomes ambiguous.
    On 28 June 2023, a single judge bench of Justice Til Prasad Shrestha issued a historic order directing the government to establish a separate register for non-traditional couples and sexual minorities and to temporarily register them. The full bench of the Supreme Court has yet to deliver a final verdict. Some observers noted that Justice Til Prasad Shrestha exceeded his authority. It is estimated that around 200 third gender activists who rushed back to their villages may register their marriages soon. On 29 November 2023, the first same-sex couple in Nepal was able to register their marriage in the Dordi municipality, five months after the interim order was given. However, there are reports that other same-sex wedding applications have not been consistently registered. In April 2024, Nepal's Ministry of Home Affairs ordered the recognition of same-sex marriage in all the country's jurisdictions.
  • June 22
    Censorship of LGBT issues becomes varies by region.
    Nampa County's school board, in June of 2023, enacted a similar policy to Florida's infamous "Don't say gay" bill, prohibiting the discussion of LGBT topics and issues in schools. No major censorship exists statewide, however, Idaho school districts are required to remove any mandates for teachers to use transgender students' preferred pronouns. Governor Brad Little signed House Bill 538, sponsored by Rep. Ted Hill, R-Eagle, which protects public employees, including teachers, who refuse to use preferred names and pronouns. The bill prohibits teachers from using a name or pronoun that doesn't match a student's birth sex without parental consent, and it grants teachers the option to sue their district if they face discipline for refusing to comply. The bill became effective on July 1st, 2024.
  • June 20
    Gender-affirming care becomes legal.
    The "SAFE Act" was struck down by a federal judge, legalizing transition for any medically approved age. However, healthcare professionals are allowed to decline gender transition procedures if it is "against their religious views".
  • June 18
    Conversion therapy becomes banned.
    The Icelandic parliament has unanimously (53-0 with 3 abstentions) passed a law banning so-called conversion therapy practices on the basis of sexual orientation, gender expression and gender identity.
  • June 15
    Right to change legal gender becomes legal, no restrictions.
    The law was changed under the Births, Deaths, Marriages, and Relationships Registration Act 2021 which came into effect on 15 June 2023. This allows gender self-identification and means that people do not need to go through the Family Court to change their nominated sex/gender, and do not require evidence of medical treatment to do so either. However, this only applies to those whose birth was registered in New Zealand.
  • June 8
    Hate crime protections becomes sexual orientation only.
    The Tanzania Sentencing Guidelines (2023) determine that the death based on the sexual orientation of the victim is considered as a "High level" of seriousness of the crime, with the minimum penalty of 10 years and maximum of life imprisonment.
  • Intersex infant surgery becomes full ban.
    The Variation in Sex Characteristics (Restricted Medical Treatment) Bill 2023 bans intersex surgery on infants, and allows for individuals to make the decision themselves when they have capacity to consent.
  • Intersex infant surgery becomes varies by region.
    In 2023, the Australian Capital Territory passed the Variation in Sex Characteristics (Restricted Medical Treatment) Bill and became the first region of Australia to ban intersex infant surgery.
  • June 7
    Legal recognition of non-binary gender becomes recognized.
    In 2023, Minas Gerais began providing legal recognition to nonbinary people.
  • June 3
    Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (less than 6-month deferral).
    In Australia sexually active LGBT people are unable to donate blood unless they abstain from sex for three months. Since 2021, the deferral period within Australia was reduced from 1 year to 3 months without PrEP. In June 2023, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approved a submission from Australian Red Cross Lifeblood calling to remove most sexual activity ineligibility criteria for plasma donors.
  • June 1
    Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.
    From 1 June, all donors will be subject to the same screening process regardless of their sexuality or gender.
  • Same-sex adoption becomes legal.
    The law allowing same-sex couples to jointly adopt received royal assent and went into effect on 1 June 2023.
  • Homosexual activity becomes legal.
    Under the Crimes (Sexual Offences) Amendment Bill any clauses that make consensual sexual acts between men illegal will be removed from the Crimes Act and will come into force on 1 June.
  • May 29
    Bathroom access becomes restricted (enforced with penalties or fines).
    Transgender identity is illegal under the Anti-Homosexuality Act (AHA), 2023, which effectively bans trans people using bathrooms that conform to their gender identity.
  • Same-sex marriage becomes banned.
    The "Anti-Homosexuality Bill" signed into law by President Yoweri Museveni states that same-sex marriage is punishable by 10 years imprisonment. The same punishment is to be applied to those conducting same-sex marriage ceremonies.
  • Censorship of LGBT issues becomes imprisonment as punishment.
    As of May 29, 2023, the Anti-Homosexuality Act punishes the "promotion" of homosexuality with up to 20 years in prison.
  • Homosexual activity becomes illegal (death penalty as punishment).
    President Yoweri Museveni signed an "Anti-Homosexuality" bill into law. This still punishes homosexuality with imprisonment up to life, but the bill allows "aggravated homosexuality" to be punished by death. The definition of "aggravated homosexuality" includes three main categories. 1. Consensual sex between adults wherein the party is a second-time offender. 2. Rape, against an adult or a child. 3. Homosexual activities performed by those with HIV, or that involve a disabled or elderly person. "Attempted homosexuality" is also punishable by law, meeting up to 10 years in prison, while "attempted aggravated homosexuality" can be met with up to 14 years.
  • May 25
    Conversion therapy becomes banned.
    The practice, and advertisement, of conversion therapy was banned after 36 members of parliament (out of 50 total) voted to pass the new bill into law.
  • Hate crime protections becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2023, the Anti-Discrimination Amendment Act of 2022 took effect in the Northern Territory, criminalising hate crimes against LGBTIQ+ people on the basis of their sexual orientation or gender identity. However, in 2025, these protections have been challenged by the territory’s government with only protections guaranteed by the federal government against hate crimes if the repeal of the amendment passes.
  • Conversion therapy becomes varies by region.
    The practice, and advertisement, of conversion therapy was banned after 36 members of parliament (out of 50 total) voted to pass the new bill into law. However it is still not banned in the north.
  • May 21
    Gender-affirming care becomes banned.
    Being transgender in Uganda is illegal under the 2023 Anti-Homosexuality Act (AHA), making gender-affirming care impossible,
  • May 19
    Legal recognition of non-binary gender becomes not legally recognized.
    The Federal Shariat Court struck down the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, declaring it un-Islamic.
  • Right to change legal gender becomes illegal.
    The Federal Shariat Court struck down the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, declaring it un-Islamic.
  • May 18
    Bathroom access becomes restricted (enforced with penalties or fines).
    In 2023, Florida passed a law banning transgender people from using bathrooms of their gender identity in all buildings owned or leased by the state. Penalties for public entities which do not comply with the law may face a fine of up to $10,000. The bill also says that a transgender person who doesn't leave a bathroom of their gender identity once told to do so by a government authority is committing criminal trespass, considered a second-degree misdemeanor and punishable by up to 60 days in prison and a $500 fine.
  • May 17
    Legal recognition of non-binary gender becomes varies by region.
    In 2023, Mexico recognized gender X on all forms of national ID including passports. Drivers’ licenses and birth certificates are yet to come with this change as they rely on state laws.
  • May 16
    Same-sex adoption becomes legal.
    Taiwan's parliament passed an amendment allowing same-sex couples to jointly adopt children.
  • Same-sex marriage becomes foreign same-sex marriages recognized only.
    In 2023, Namibia’s top court ruled that Namibia must recognize same-sex marriages performed in other countries. On December 30th, 2024, the Marriage Act (2024) was assented to. The bill includes a ban on same-sex marriage. It has not come into effect though, because the Minister of Justice has not set a date on which it will come into force.
  • May 11
    Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.
    The new FDA policy on blood donation eliminates deferrals and screening questions specific to men who have sex with men (MSM). Prospective donors will be asked the same set of questions regardless of their sex or sexual orientation.
  • Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (less than 6-month deferral).
    The FDA changed its rules on men who have sex with men donating blood to a three-month deferral period in May of 2023
  • LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation only.
    The Employment Act, 2023 bans discrimination based on "sexuality" and unfair dismissal based on an employee’s sexual orientation (92.1.f).
  • May 10
    LGBT housing discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2023, gender identity became a protected characteristic from discrimination in housing in Sinaloa.
  • LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2023, gender identity became a protected characteristic from discrimination in employment in Sinaloa.
  • LGBT discrimination becomes illegal.
    In 2023, Sinaloa added gender identity as a protected characteristic in its anti-discrimination law. Sexual orientation was already protected under federal law 20 years ago.
  • May 3
    Conversion therapy becomes not banned.
    The Governor of Indiana signed a bill into law in May 2023 that prohibited local jurisdictions of enacting their own ordinances against the practice of conversion therapy effectively keeping the practice legal across the state until a state measure comes into effect.
  • May 2
    Conversion therapy becomes banned.
    In a landmark bill, Neuchâtel's parliament banned conversion therapy in May of 2023.
  • May 1
    Bathroom access becomes restricted.
    North Dakota restricts transgender individuals from using bathrooms and locker rooms that match their gender identity, the law applies to state-run facilities. Transgender people are required to have staff permission to use the restroom of their gender identity. (House Bill 1144)
  • Gender-affirming care becomes legal, but banned for minors.
    Minors under the age of 18 are unable to receive gender affirming care of all forms, making it a felony for those who try to do gender affirming care for minors. Adults over the age of 18, are able to receive gender affirming care in Oklahoma.
  • April 20
    LGBT discrimination becomes illegal in some contexts.
    SB 180 permits bans on transgender people using facilities that aligns to their gender identity in domestic violence shelters, rape crisis centers, locker rooms, and restrooms. Trans people are not held liable if violated. This law carved out exceptions to KHRC's interpretation on sex discrimination which offered gender identity discrimination protections for public spaces.
  • Gender-affirming care becomes legal, but restricted for minors.
    All individuals are eligible for gender affirming care under Medicaid. Minors under 18-19 may get gender affirming care covered out-of-state by Medicaid, there is a court case going on for the gender affirming care ban for minors. The new law is still in effect.
  • April 3
    Right to change legal gender becomes legal, no restrictions.
    A new legislation lifted the former requirements for gender-affirming surgery and sterilization in order to legally change one’s gender. Recognition will be available for adults upon written application after a mandatory 30-day "period of reflection". Minors under the age of 18 are not allowed to change their gender status. The new law comes in effect on April 3rd 2023.
  • April 1
    Censorship of LGBT issues becomes state-enforced.
    Tennessee introduced a bill banning "adult show performances" where minors could be present or be able to see. The wording of the bill describes "dressing as a gender different from the one assigned at birth" as part of a performance to be not suited for minors and thus banned in public spaces. This not only bans drag shows, but any performance from a trans person in public. A first violation of this offense is a Class A misdemeanor, and a second or subsequent violation of this offense is a Class E felony.
  • Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.
    On April 1 2023, the Transfusion Act (Transfusionsgesetz, TFG) was amended to fully remove restrictions on blood donations by MSMs. Accordingly, the amendment to the law obliged the German Medical Association to subsequently adapt the blood donation guidelines within four months in agreement with the Paul Ehrlich Institute, Germany’s medical regulatory body.
  • March 31
    Gender-affirming care becomes restricted.
    SB 1138 bans minors under 18 from having gender reassignment surgery, however; a shield executive order is in effect under EO 2023-12. Arizona explicitly excludes gender reassignment surgery from Medicaid coverage since 1982. Inmates are provided gender-affirming hormones and surgeries.
  • March 30
    Hate crime protections becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2023, Sonora amended its Criminal Code to include sexual orientation and gender identity as protected characteristics from hate crimes.
  • March 29
    Censorship of LGBT issues becomes state-enforced.
    On March 29th 2023, SB 150 was passed in Kentucky which contains a ban on the education of gender identity or sexual orientation.
  • March 28
    Hate crime protections becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    Article 80 (L. 28 March 2023) (1)Any person who commits an act classified as a felony or misdemeanour on account of one or more of the factors referred to in article 454 may be sentenced to twice the maximum penalty of deprivation of liberty and the fine imposed by law against that crime or misdemeanour, within the limits of articles 8, 9 and 15, 16 and 36. The provision of the first paragraph shall not apply to an act classified as a felony or misdemeanour committed on account of one or more of the elements referred to in article 454, in respect of which that element or elements is the constituent element of the offence. (2)Any person who commits an act classified as an offence by reason of one or more of the elements referred to in article 454 may be sentenced to twice the maximum fine imposed by law against that offence, within the limits of article 26. Article 454 (L. of 20 July 2018) provides for the following grounds origin, skin colour, sex, sexual orientation, sex change, gender identity, family status, age, state of health, disability, morals, political or philosophical opinions, trade union activities, membership or non-membership, real or supposed, of a particular ethnic group, nation, race or religion.
  • March 22
    Bathroom access becomes restricted.
    Iowa passed Senate File 482, which requires students in public and private elementary, middle, and high schools to use multi-person bathrooms and locker rooms that match their sex assigned at birth, rather than their gender identity.
  • Gender-affirming care becomes legal, but banned for minors.
    Gender affirming care is banned for minors under SF538, as of 2023. Adults are still able to get gender affirming care in Iowa, minors are defined as under 18 in this bill. Iowa doctors are subjected to prosecution if found doing gender affirming care to minors even with parental consent.
  • March 21
    Bathroom access becomes restricted (enforced with penalties or fines).
    In 2023, Arkansas passed a law banning transgender people from using bathrooms that align with their gender identity in K-12 public schools. School staff who are found non-compliant are subject to a minimum fine of $1,000 and may receive additional sanctions as determined by Professional Licensure Standards Board.
  • March 19
    Bathroom access becomes restricted.
    Under Senate Bill 150, passed in 2023, K-12 public schools must separate restrooms, locker rooms, and shower rooms by the biological sex assigned at birth. Individual private businesses set their own facility rules, but no broad state law criminalizes or bans bathroom usage for transgender people in everyday public accommodations.
  • March 16
    Bathroom access becomes protected.
    In 2023, Michigan amended the Elliot-Larsen Civil Rights Act to add anti-discrimination protections for sexual orientation and gender identity, including public accommodation protections.
  • LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    Legislation was passed to expand the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act (originally passed in 1976). All citizens of Michigan now receive "equal treatment under the law" regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.
  • LGBT discrimination becomes illegal.
    Legislation was passed to expand the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act (originally passed in 1976). All citizens of Michigan now receive "equal treatment under the law" regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.
  • Serving openly in military becomes legal.
    The Supreme Court of Justice annulled section 565 of the Military Justice Code, which previously banned same-sex sexual activity in armed forces. The court found that the law was incompatible with the Constitution and international agreements on human rights. However, transgender people were not explicitly mentioned in the ruling but there is no known law banning them.
  • March 14
    Right to change legal gender becomes legal, no restrictions.
    Residents 18+ may self-select their gender on state IDs. Medical diagnosis is still required for birth certificates.
  • Censorship of LGBT issues becomes state-enforced.
    Mentioning gender identity or sexual orientation to students before grade 5 is banned.
  • March 3
    Gender-affirming care becomes legal, but restricted for minors.
    There are no excessive restrictions placed specifically on transgender people's access to gender-affirming care in Slovakia. However, this guidance has been revoked and reinstated multiple times and puberty blockers are not provided to trans youth.
  • Right to change legal gender becomes legal, but requires medical diagnosis.
    Ministry of Health approved a Public Health Standard, eliminating the forced sterilisation requirement for changing the gender marker in the Registry Office.
  • March 2
    Bathroom access becomes protected.
    Spain explicitly protects restroom access based on gender identity under Law 4/2023 (Ley Trans). The law guarantees full access to public and private sex-segregated facilities according to self-identified gender identity, explicitly prohibiting any discrimination, medical requirements, or mandatory legal gender marker changes.
  • March 1
    Conversion therapy becomes banned.
    Spanish law prohibits conversion therapy intended to change sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
  • February 28
    Gender-affirming care becomes restricted.
    It is Illegal to provide gender affirming care to minors in Mississippi following bill HB1125. As always, there is an exception made for intersex infants categorised in the aforementioned bill as "medically verifiable disorder of sex development". Additionally, gender reassignment surgery is excluded from Medicaid coverage. Since April 2026, Ambetter Insurance, owned by the largest provider of Medicare and Medicaid insurances in the nation, has stopped covering hormones and other transition medicine for trans adults. This is the first known insurance company to deny care in a large swath of states as the broader trend of restricting gender-affirming care continues.
  • February 22
    Legal recognition of non-binary gender becomes recognized.
    In 2023, Parana began providing legal recognition to nonbinary people. However, this would be revoked months later.
  • February 21
    Right to change legal gender becomes illegal.
    In February 2023, the starkly split (28-21) Highest Court of Bulgaria ruled that people could not change the gender marker on their legal documents. However, in March 2026, the European Court of Justice ruled that the law is in violation of EU law and demanded that all of its member states provide legal gender recognition to transgender people, including Bulgaria. It remains to be seen as to whether this will lead to any legal gender changes in Bulgaria.
  • February 17
    Same-sex marriage becomes legal.
    After first being announced in March of 2020, and then being delayed, partially due to the COVID-19 pandemic, on July 21, 2022, the Andorran government passed a law granting marriage rights to same-sex couples in the country. The law ultimately took effect in February 2023.
  • February 16
    Intersex infant surgery becomes full ban.
    With the approval of the Trans Law on February 16, 2023, it was established that intersex minors should not receive unnecessary medical interventions, except in cases where medical advice requires otherwise in order to protect the health of the individual.
  • Legal recognition of non-binary gender becomes recognized.
    In 2023, Pernambuco began providing recognition to nonbinary people after a lawsuit ended in a nonbinary person's favour.
  • February 15
    Censorship of LGBT issues becomes ambiguous.
    In 2023, the Amazonas State passed a law that banned the use of gender-neutral and non-binary language in schools. This is despite the 2020 Supreme Court ruling that censorship of LGBTIQ+ issues in schools was unconstitutional. The law would be overturned in May 2024.
  • February 10
    Censorship of LGBT issues becomes no censorship.
    In 2023, the Federal Supreme Court ruled Rondonia's ban on gender-neutral and non-binary language in schools to be unconstitutional. Since then, there have been no known laws censoring LGBTIQ+ topics in Rondonia.
  • February 9
    LGBT housing discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2023, Moldova passed Law No. 2 which includes sexual orientation and gender identity as protected characteristics from any kind of discrimination, including housing. This law also applies in Stefan Voda.
  • LGBT housing discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2023, Moldova passed Law No. 2 which includes sexual orientation and gender identity as protected characteristics from any kind of discrimination, including housing. This law also applies in Cahul.
  • LGBT housing discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2023, Moldova passed Law No. 2 which includes sexual orientation and gender identity as protected characteristics from any kind of discrimination, including housing. This law also applies in Rezina.
  • LGBT housing discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2023, Moldova passed Law No. 2 which includes sexual orientation and gender identity as protected characteristics from any kind of discrimination, including housing. This law also applies in Calarasi.
  • LGBT housing discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2023, Moldova passed Law No. 2 which includes sexual orientation and gender identity as protected characteristics from any kind of discrimination, including housing. This law also applies in Soldanesti.
  • LGBT housing discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2023, Moldova passed Law No. 2 which includes sexual orientation and gender identity as protected characteristics from any kind of discrimination, including housing. This law also applies in Soroca.
  • LGBT housing discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2023, Moldova passed Law No. 2 which includes sexual orientation and gender identity as protected characteristics from any kind of discrimination, including housing. This law also applies in Anenii Noi.
  • LGBT housing discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2023, Moldova passed Law No. 2 which includes sexual orientation and gender identity as protected characteristics from any kind of discrimination, including housing. This law also applies in Falesti.
  • LGBT housing discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2023, Moldova passed Law No. 2 which includes sexual orientation and gender identity as protected characteristics from any kind of discrimination, including housing. This law also applies in Orhei.
  • LGBT housing discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2023, Moldova passed Law No. 2 which includes sexual orientation and gender identity as protected characteristics from any kind of discrimination, including housing. This law also applies in Drochia.
  • LGBT housing discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2023, Moldova passed Law No. 2 which includes sexual orientation and gender identity as protected characteristics from any kind of discrimination, including housing. This law also applies in Straseni.
  • LGBT housing discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2023, Moldova passed Law No. 2 which includes sexual orientation and gender identity as protected characteristics from any kind of discrimination, including housing. This law also applies in Cimislia.
  • LGBT housing discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2023, Moldova passed Law No. 2 which includes sexual orientation and gender identity as protected characteristics from any kind of discrimination, including housing. This law also applies in Hincesti.
  • LGBT housing discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2023, Moldova passed Law No. 2 which includes sexual orientation and gender identity as protected characteristics from any kind of discrimination, including housing. This law also applies in Criuleni.
  • LGBT housing discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2023, Moldova passed Law No. 2 which includes sexual orientation and gender identity as protected characteristics from any kind of discrimination, including housing. This law also applies in Glodeni.
  • LGBT housing discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2023, Moldova passed Law No. 2 which includes sexual orientation and gender identity as protected characteristics from any kind of discrimination, including housing. This law also applies in Leova.
  • LGBT housing discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2023, Moldova passed Law No. 2 which includes sexual orientation and gender identity as protected characteristics from any kind of discrimination, including housing. This law also applies in Riscani.
  • LGBT housing discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2023, Moldova passed Law No. 2 which includes sexual orientation and gender identity as protected characteristics from any kind of discrimination, including housing. This law also applies in Singerei.
  • LGBT housing discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2023, Moldova passed Law No. 2 which includes sexual orientation and gender identity as protected characteristics from any kind of discrimination, including housing. This law also applies in Floresti.
  • LGBT housing discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2023, Moldova passed Law No. 2 which includes sexual orientation and gender identity as protected characteristics from any kind of discrimination, including housing. This law also applies in Telenesti.
  • LGBT housing discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2023, Moldova passed Law No. 2 which includes sexual orientation and gender identity as protected characteristics from any kind of discrimination, including housing. This law also applies in Ungheni.
  • LGBT housing discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2023, Moldova passed Law No. 2 which includes sexual orientation and gender identity as protected characteristics from any kind of discrimination, including housing. This law also applies in Donduseni.
  • LGBT housing discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2023, Moldova passed Law No. 2 which includes sexual orientation and gender identity as protected characteristics from any kind of discrimination, including housing. This law also applies in Briceni.
  • LGBT housing discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2023, Moldova passed Law No. 2 which includes sexual orientation and gender identity as protected characteristics from any kind of discrimination, including housing. This law also applies in Basarabeasca.
  • LGBT housing discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2023, Moldova passed Law No. 2 which includes sexual orientation and gender identity as protected characteristics from any kind of discrimination, including housing. This law also applies in Ocnita.
  • LGBT housing discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2023, Moldova passed Law No. 2 which includes sexual orientation and gender identity as protected characteristics from any kind of discrimination, including housing. This law also applies in Edinet.
  • LGBT housing discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2023, Moldova passed Law No. 2 which includes sexual orientation and gender identity as protected characteristics from any kind of discrimination, including housing. This law also applies in Nisporeni.
  • LGBT housing discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2023, Moldova passed Law No. 2 which includes sexual orientation and gender identity as protected characteristics from any kind of discrimination, including housing. This law also applies in Taraclia.
  • LGBT housing discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2023, Moldova passed Law No. 2 which includes sexual orientation and gender identity as protected characteristics from any kind of discrimination, including housing. This law also applies in Ialoveni.
  • LGBT housing discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2023, Moldova passed Law No. 2 which includes sexual orientation and gender identity as protected characteristics from any kind of discrimination, including housing. This law also applies in Causeni.
  • LGBT housing discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2023, Moldova passed Law No. 2 which includes sexual orientation and gender identity as protected characteristics from any kind of discrimination, including housing. This law also applies in the Moldovan-controlled areas of Stinga Nistrului.
  • LGBT housing discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2023, Moldova passed Law No. 2 which includes sexual orientation and gender identity as protected characteristics from any kind of discrimination, including housing. This law also applies in Cantemir.
  • LGBT housing discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2023, Moldova passed Law No. 2 which includes sexual orientation and gender identity as protected characteristics from any kind of discrimination, including housing. This law also applies in Dubasari.
  • LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2023, Moldova updated its laws against discrimination to include gender identity as a protected characteristic, including in employment. This law applies to Leova.
  • LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2023, Moldova updated its laws against discrimination to include gender identity as a protected characteristic, including in employment. This law applies to Cahul.
  • LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2023, Moldova updated its laws against discrimination to include gender identity as a protected characteristic, including in employment. This law applies to Floresti.
  • LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2023, Moldova updated its laws against discrimination to include gender identity as a protected characteristic, including in employment. This law applies to Singerei.
  • LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2023, Moldova updated its laws against discrimination to include gender identity as a protected characteristic, including in employment. This law applies to Criuleni.
  • LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2023, Moldova updated its laws against discrimination to include gender identity as a protected characteristic, including in employment. This law applies to Ocnita.
  • LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2023, Moldova updated its laws against discrimination to include gender identity as a protected characteristic, including in employment. This law applies to Orhei.
  • LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2023, Moldova updated its laws against discrimination to include gender identity as a protected characteristic, including in employment. This law applies to Donduseni.
  • LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2023, Moldova updated its laws against discrimination to include gender identity as a protected characteristic, including in employment. This law applies to Drochia.
  • LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2023, Moldova updated its laws against discrimination to include gender identity as a protected characteristic, including in employment. This law applies to Straseni.
  • LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2023, Moldova updated its laws against discrimination to include gender identity as a protected characteristic, including in employment. This law applies to Cantemir.
  • LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2023, Moldova updated its laws against discrimination to include gender identity as a protected characteristic, including in employment. This law applies to Soldanesti.
  • LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2023, Moldova updated its laws against discrimination to include gender identity as a protected characteristic, including in employment. This law applies to Hincesti.
  • LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2023, Moldova updated its laws against discrimination to include gender identity as a protected characteristic, including in employment. This law applies to Nisporeni.
  • LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2023, Moldova updated its laws against discrimination to include gender identity as a protected characteristic, including in employment. This law applies to Soroca.
  • LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2023, Moldova updated its laws against discrimination to include gender identity as a protected characteristic, including in employment. This law applies to Riscani.
  • LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2023, Moldova updated its laws against discrimination to include gender identity as a protected characteristic, including in employment. This law applies to Cimislia.
  • LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2023, Moldova updated its laws against discrimination to include gender identity as a protected characteristic, including in employment. This law applies to Telenesti.
  • LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2023, Moldova updated its laws against discrimination to include gender identity as a protected characteristic, including in employment. This law applies to Taraclia.
  • LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2023, Moldova updated its laws against discrimination to include gender identity as a protected characteristic, including in employment. This law applies to Glodeni.
  • LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2023, Moldova updated its laws against discrimination to include gender identity as a protected characteristic, including in employment. This law applies to Stefan Voda.
  • LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2023, Moldova updated its laws against discrimination to include gender identity as a protected characteristic, including in employment. This law applies to Rezina.
  • LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2023, Moldova updated its laws against discrimination to include gender identity as a protected characteristic, including in employment. This law applies to Ialoveni.
  • LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2023, Moldova updated its laws against discrimination to include gender identity as a protected characteristic, including in employment. This law applies to Calarasi.
  • LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2023, Moldova updated its laws against discrimination to include gender identity as a protected characteristic, including in employment. This law applies to Anenii Noi.
  • LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2023, Moldova updated its laws against discrimination to include gender identity as a protected characteristic, including in employment. This law applies to Ungheni.
  • LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2023, Moldova updated its laws against discrimination to include gender identity as a protected characteristic, including in employment. This law applies to Edinet.
  • LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2023, Moldova updated its laws against discrimination to include gender identity as a protected characteristic, including in employment. This law applies to the Moldovan-controlled areas of Stinga Nistrului.
  • LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2023, Moldova updated its laws against discrimination to include gender identity as a protected characteristic, including in employment. This law applies to Causeni.
  • LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2023, Moldova updated its laws against discrimination to include gender identity as a protected characteristic, including in employment. This law applies to Falesti.
  • LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2023, Moldova updated its laws against discrimination to include gender identity as a protected characteristic, including in employment. This law applies to Dubasari.
  • LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2023, Moldova updated its laws against discrimination to include gender identity as a protected characteristic, including in employment. This law applies to Briceni.
  • LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2023, Moldova updated its laws against discrimination to include gender identity as a protected characteristic, including in employment. This law applies to Basarabeasca.
  • LGBT discrimination becomes illegal.
    In 2023, the Parliament of Moldova passed Law No. 2 which included sexual orientation and gender identity among grounds protected from "any kind of discrimination". This law also applies in Straseni.
  • LGBT discrimination becomes illegal.
    In 2023, the Parliament of Moldova passed Law No. 2 which included sexual orientation and gender identity among grounds protected from "any kind of discrimination". This law also applies in Criuleni.
  • LGBT discrimination becomes illegal.
    In 2023, the Parliament of Moldova passed Law No. 2 which included sexual orientation and gender identity among grounds protected from "any kind of discrimination". This law also applies in Telenesti.
  • LGBT discrimination becomes illegal.
    In 2023, the Parliament of Moldova passed Law No. 2 which included sexual orientation and gender identity among grounds protected from "any kind of discrimination". This law also applies in Edinet.
  • LGBT discrimination becomes illegal.
    In 2023, the Parliament of Moldova passed Law No. 2 which included sexual orientation and gender identity among grounds protected from "any kind of discrimination". This law also applies in Rezina.
  • LGBT discrimination becomes illegal.
    In 2023, the Parliament of Moldova passed Law No. 2 which included sexual orientation and gender identity among grounds protected from "any kind of discrimination". This law also applies in Stefan Voda.
  • LGBT discrimination becomes illegal.
    In 2023, the Parliament of Moldova passed Law No. 2 which included sexual orientation and gender identity among grounds protected from "any kind of discrimination". This law also applies in Taraclia.
  • LGBT discrimination becomes illegal.
    In 2023, the Parliament of Moldova passed Law No. 2 which included sexual orientation and gender identity among grounds protected from "any kind of discrimination". This law also applies in Dubasari.
  • LGBT discrimination becomes illegal.
    In 2023, the Parliament of Moldova passed Law No. 2 which included sexual orientation and gender identity among grounds protected from "any kind of discrimination". This law also applies in Riscani.
  • LGBT discrimination becomes illegal.
    In 2023, the Parliament of Moldova passed Law No. 2 which included sexual orientation and gender identity among grounds protected from "any kind of discrimination". This law also applies in Singerei.
  • LGBT discrimination becomes illegal.
    In 2023, the Parliament of Moldova passed Law No. 2 which included sexual orientation and gender identity among grounds protected from "any kind of discrimination". This law also applies in Nisporeni.
  • LGBT discrimination becomes illegal.
    In 2023, the Parliament of Moldova passed Law No. 2 which included sexual orientation and gender identity among grounds protected from "any kind of discrimination". This law also applies in Cantemir.
  • LGBT discrimination becomes illegal.
    In 2023, the Parliament of Moldova passed Law No. 2 which included sexual orientation and gender identity among grounds protected from "any kind of discrimination". This law also applies in Donduseni.
  • LGBT discrimination becomes illegal.
    In 2023, the Parliament of Moldova passed Law No. 2 which included sexual orientation and gender identity among grounds protected from "any kind of discrimination". This law also applies in Causeni.
  • LGBT discrimination becomes illegal.
    In 2023, the Parliament of Moldova passed Law No. 2 which included sexual orientation and gender identity among grounds protected from "any kind of discrimination". This law also applies in Glodeni.
  • LGBT discrimination becomes illegal.
    In 2023, the Parliament of Moldova passed Law No. 2 which included sexual orientation and gender identity among grounds protected from "any kind of discrimination". This law also applies in Soroca.
  • LGBT discrimination becomes illegal.
    In 2023, the Parliament of Moldova passed Law No. 2 which included sexual orientation and gender identity among grounds protected from "any kind of discrimination". This law also applies in Ialoveni.
  • LGBT discrimination becomes illegal.
    In 2023, the Parliament of Moldova passed Law No. 2 which included sexual orientation and gender identity among grounds protected from "any kind of discrimination". This law also applies in Ocnita.
  • LGBT discrimination becomes illegal.
    In 2023, the Parliament of Moldova passed Law No. 2 which included sexual orientation and gender identity among grounds protected from "any kind of discrimination". This law also applies in Cimislia.
  • LGBT discrimination becomes illegal.
    In 2023, the Parliament of Moldova passed Law No. 2 which included sexual orientation and gender identity among grounds protected from "any kind of discrimination". This law also applies in Calarasi.
  • LGBT discrimination becomes illegal.
    In 2023, the Parliament of Moldova passed Law No. 2 which included sexual orientation and gender identity among grounds protected from "any kind of discrimination". This law also applies in Leova.
  • LGBT discrimination becomes illegal.
    In 2023, the Parliament of Moldova passed Law No. 2 which included sexual orientation and gender identity among grounds protected from "any kind of discrimination". This law also applies in Falesti.
  • LGBT discrimination becomes illegal.
    In 2023, the Parliament of Moldova passed Law No. 2 which included sexual orientation and gender identity among grounds protected from "any kind of discrimination". This law also applies in Cahul.
  • LGBT discrimination becomes illegal.
    In 2023, the Parliament of Moldova passed Law No. 2 which included sexual orientation and gender identity among grounds protected from "any kind of discrimination". This law also applies in Floresti.
  • LGBT discrimination becomes illegal.
    In 2023, the Parliament of Moldova passed Law No. 2 which included sexual orientation and gender identity among grounds protected from "any kind of discrimination". This law also applies in Anenii Noi.
  • LGBT discrimination becomes illegal.
    In 2023, the Parliament of Moldova passed Law No. 2 which included sexual orientation and gender identity among grounds protected from "any kind of discrimination". This law also applies in Drochia.
  • LGBT discrimination becomes illegal.
    In 2023, the Parliament of Moldova passed Law No. 2 which included sexual orientation and gender identity among grounds protected from "any kind of discrimination". This law also applies in Briceni.
  • LGBT discrimination becomes illegal.
    In 2023, the Parliament of Moldova passed Law No. 2 which included sexual orientation and gender identity among grounds protected from "any kind of discrimination". This law also applies in Ungheni.
  • LGBT discrimination becomes illegal.
    In 2023, the Parliament of Moldova passed Law No. 2 which included sexual orientation and gender identity among grounds protected from "any kind of discrimination". This law also applies in the Moldovan-controlled areas of Stinga Nistrului.
  • LGBT discrimination becomes illegal.
    In 2023, the Parliament of Moldova passed Law No. 2 which included sexual orientation and gender identity among grounds protected from "any kind of discrimination". This law also applies in Soldanesti.
  • LGBT discrimination becomes illegal.
    In 2023, the Parliament of Moldova passed Law No. 2 which included sexual orientation and gender identity among grounds protected from "any kind of discrimination". This law also applies in Orhei.
  • LGBT discrimination becomes illegal.
    In 2023, the Parliament of Moldova passed Law No. 2 which included sexual orientation and gender identity among grounds protected from "any kind of discrimination". This law also applies in Hincesti.
  • LGBT discrimination becomes illegal.
    In 2023, the Parliament of Moldova passed Law No. 2 which included sexual orientation and gender identity among grounds protected from "any kind of discrimination". This law also applies in Basarabeasca.
  • LGBT housing discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2023, Moldova passed Law No. 2 which includes sexual orientation and gender identity as protected characteristics from any kind of discrimination, including housing. This law also applies in Tighina.
  • LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2023, Moldova updated its laws against discrimination to include gender identity as a protected characteristic, including in employment. This law applies to Tighina.
  • LGBT discrimination becomes illegal.
    In 2023, the Parliament of Moldova passed Law No. 2 which included sexual orientation and gender identity among grounds protected from "any kind of discrimination". This law also applies in Tighina.
  • LGBT housing discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2023, Moldova passed Law No. 2 which includes sexual orientation and gender identity as protected characteristics from any kind of discrimination, including housing. This law also applies in Balti.
  • LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2023, Moldova updated its laws against discrimination to include gender identity as a protected characteristic, including in employment. This law applies to Balti.
  • LGBT discrimination becomes illegal.
    In 2023, the Parliament of Moldova passed Law No. 2 which included sexual orientation and gender identity among grounds protected from "any kind of discrimination". This law also applies in Balti.
  • LGBT housing discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2023, Moldova passed Law No. 2 which includes sexual orientation and gender identity as protected characteristics from any kind of discrimination, including housing. This law also applies in Gagauzia.
  • LGBT housing discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2023, Moldova passed Law No. 2 which includes sexual orientation and gender identity as protected characteristics from any kind of discrimination, including housing. This law also applies in Chişinău.
  • LGBT housing discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2023, Moldova passed Law No. 2 which includes sexual orientation and gender identity as protected characteristics from any kind of discrimination, including housing.
  • LGBT discrimination becomes illegal.
    In 2023, the Parliament of Moldova passed Law No. 2 which included sexual orientation and gender identity among grounds protected from "any kind of discrimination". This law also applies in Gagauzia.
  • LGBT discrimination becomes illegal.
    In 2023, the Parliament of Moldova passed Law No. 2 which included sexual orientation and gender identity among grounds protected from "any kind of discrimination". This law also applies in Chişinău.
  • LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2023, Moldova updated its laws against discrimination to include gender identity as a protected characteristic, including in employment. This law applies to Chisinau.
  • LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2023, Moldova updated its laws against discrimination to include gender identity as a protected characteristic, including in employment. This law applies to Gagauzia.
  • LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    In 2023, The Parliament of Moldova passed Law No.2 (2023) which included sexual orientation and gender identity among grounds protected from "any kind of discrimination". Protections in employment are included as well.
  • LGBT discrimination becomes illegal.
    In 2023, The Parliament of Moldova passed Law No.2 (2023) which included sexual orientation and gender identity among grounds protected from "any kind of discrimination".
  • February 6
    Right to change legal gender becomes legal, no restrictions.
    The Court of Final Appeal ruled in favour of the two men and found the surgical requirement unconstitutional.
  • February 2
    LGBT discrimination becomes illegal.
    The United States Virgin Islands has prohibited anti-gay discrimination against sexual orientation and gender identity since 2023.
  • February
    Same-sex marriage becomes unregistered cohabitation.
    Since 2023, same-sex couples can receive spousal coverage under the National Health Insurance Service (NHIS) after the Seoul High Court ruling. In July 2024, the South Korea’s Supreme Court upheld the previous ruling. In 2019, the government changed its policy and decided to recognize same-sex partners of foreign diplomats stationed in Korea as "legal spouses." The government limited the scope to "spouses of foreign diplomats who are legally married in their home countries." The recognition does not extend to all same-sex marriages performed abroad.
  • February 1
    Same-sex adoption becomes single only.
    2 or more same-sex couples cannot adopt. A gay man who is not in a relationship can adopt.
  • February
    LGBT discrimination becomes illegal.
    Sexual orientation was added as a protected category from discrimination in the constitution of the Netherlands after votes in Senate and House Of Representatives were successful. Previously the Equal Rights Act of 1993 protected sexual orientation and had been interpreted to protect gender identity, expression and sex characteristics as well.
  • January 31
    Legal recognition of non-binary gender becomes recognized.
    In 2023, Tocantins passed a law granted legal recognition to nonbinary people.
  • January 28
    Gender-affirming care becomes legal, but banned for minors.
    Adults are still able to get gender affirming care under Utah law, Minors are unable to get gender affirming care under HB0316. Incarcerated transgender people will be placed in their biological sexes holding cells. Example being a transgender male to get incarcerated then he would go to the females holding cells due to his biological sex. Under SB16, inmates are forced to go to their gender assigned at birth cells.
  • January 27
    Legal recognition of non-binary gender becomes recognized.
    In 2023, Paraiba began providing legal recognition to nonbinary people.
  • January 25
    Right to change legal gender becomes legal, no restrictions.
    In 2023, Zacatecas provided legal gender recognition on the basis of self-identification under Article 9 of its Family Code.
  • January 21
    Right to change legal gender becomes legal, no restrictions.
    On July 21st, 2022, the Andorran government passed a law that allows transgender people to change their gender without medical intervention. The law took effect 6 months after it passed, on January 21st, 2023.
  • January 18
    Censorship of LGBT issues becomes ambiguous.
    In 2023, the state of Parana sanctioned a law that prohibited the usage of gender-neutral and non-binary language in public schools. This is despite the Supreme Court ruling in 2020 that censorship of LGBTIQ+ issues in education was unconstitutional.
  • January 15
    LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    On 15 January 2023, a court in Rome ruled against a school who had fired a trans professor due to her gender identity, claiming that it amounted to sex discrimination.
  • January 3
    Homosexual activity becomes legal.
    On 21 August 2022, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced at the National Day Rally that the Government would repeal section 377A of the Penal Code 1871. Later, on the 29th of November 2022, the Singaporean parliament voted in favor of decriminalizing gay sex. Then, on December 27th, 2022, the act was assented to by the President. The repeal took effect on January 3rd, 2023.
  • Serving openly in military becomes legal.
    There are no known restrictions or bans on LGBTIQ+ people serving in the military of Singapore.
  • Equal age of consent becomes equal.
    The age of consent in Singapore is 16 for opposite-sex sexual activity, female-female sexual activity and male-male sexual activity.
  • (date unknown)
    Right to change legal gender becomes ambiguous.
    SB 93 passed in 2023 which created lengthy and even burdensome requirements that judges must consider before a legal gender change is done. Birth certificates may be amended after a court decides all requirements are met, IDs can only be changed with the amended birth certificate. Requirements vary by individual judge as well, which could make requirements even more burdensome.
  • Hate crime protections becomes sexual orientation only.
    There is legal protection from hate crimes based on sexual orientation (or presumed sexual orientation) under Section 5.2.4(viii) of the Revised Sentencing Policy Guidelines (2023).
  • Hate crime protections becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    Excerpts related to Hate Crimes Article 42a - Special Circumstances for Sentencing for a Hate Crime (Law amending the Criminal Code of Montenegro, Official Gazette of Montenegro no. 040/13 of 13.08.2013, Article 3) (Law amending the Criminal Code of Montenegro, Official Gazette of Montenegro no. 044/17 of 06.07.2017, Article 6) (Law amending the Criminal Code of Montenegro, Official Gazette of Montenegro no. 110/23 of 12.12.2023, Article 5) (1) When the criminal offence was committed out of hatred of another person due to national or ethnic affiliation, affiliation with race or religion or due to absence of such affiliation, disability, nationality or due to differences in political or other beliefs, sex, language, the colour of skin, education, social status, social background, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability, the court 16 shall consider such circumstance as an aggravating circumstance unless it is prescribed as an element of a basic criminal offence or an aggravated criminal offence. (2) When a criminal offence is committed against a person who belongs to a particularly vulnerable category of persons (children, persons with disabilities, pregnant women, elderly persons, refugees) such a circumstance shall be taken as aggravating by the court.
  • Hate crime protections becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    Article 122 [Hate crime definition] (42) A hate crime, as prescribed with the provisions of this law, is a criminal act against a person or legal entity and persons or property related to it, that is committed entirely or partially because of the actual or presumed characteristic of the person that refers to race, colour of skin, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, mental or physical disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, political affiliation.
  • LGBT discrimination becomes illegal in some contexts.
    The Employment Act, 2023 bans discrimination based on "sexuality" and unfair dismissal based on an employee’s sexual orientation (92.1.f). The Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Regulations (Part 9) explicitly prohibit the disclosure or use of Passenger Name Record (PNR) data revealing a passenger's sexual life or sexual orientation. This Regulation came into force in February 2024.
  • January
    Gender-affirming care becomes restricted.
    In January 2023, the Bosnian government passed legislation making gender affirming healthcare less affordable and more difficult to access. The law also considers certain procedures as ineligible for funding forcing trans Bosnians to seek such care abroad.
  • January 1
    Gender-affirming care becomes restricted.
    SB 254 bans all gender-affirming care for minors and some adults. Adults have to go through only a certified physician and have to go through rigorous mental health checks with board-certified psychiatrists. SB-254 also arrests "government entities" for administering gender-affirming care.

LGBT Organizations Founded in 2023

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  • Equal Rights for All FaviconEqual Rights for All
    Oregon, United States
    Equal Rights for All is an Oregon ballot measure campaign that sought, in 2026, to affirm the right to abortion, contraception and IVF, transgender healthcare, and same-gender…
  • Zambia Civil Liberties Union FaviconZambia Civil Liberties Union
    Zambia
    The Zambia Civil Liberties Union’s primary purpose is to defend the Constitution of Zambia, promote its ideals, objectives, and the rule of law as the bedrock of democracy and…
  • Ça va FaviconÇa va
    France
    "Ça va" was founded on July 21, 2023 by a group of Russian-speaking LGBTQ+ people of Russian and Ukrainian origin exiled to Paris at the beginning of the Russian invasion of…
  • Patos Pela Diversidade FaviconPatos Pela Diversidade
    Minas Gerais, Brazil
    The Patos for Diversity Movement is an initiative that was launched in August 2023 with the aim of promoting inclusion and respect for diversity in the city of Patos de Minas.…
  • Latvijas Transpersonu apvienība Transformācija FaviconLatvijas Transpersonu apvienība Transformācija
    Latvia
    The organization works to provide mutual support among trans people and allies, create safe spaces, ensure free access to information relevant to trans people and their allies…