According to Articles 46 and 323 of the Penal Code, the decree issued in 2017 outlawing discrimination, incitement to discrimination, and hate crimes based on sexual orientation and gender identity is still in effect.

Sources: legis.pe/codigo-penal-perua…

Even though the constitution states that people should not be discriminated due to "any reasons", there are no specific provision for sexual orientations or gender identities.

Sources: congreso.gob.pe/_ingles/CON… hsph.harvard.edu/population…

Sources: paragraf.rs/propisi/zakon_o…

In December 2022, the courts ruled Barbados' laws against buggery and "gross indecency" were unconstitutional and struck them from the Sexual Offences Act.

Sources: en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGB…~:text=Lesbian%2C%20gay%2C%20bisexual%20and%20transgender,from%20the%20Sexual%20Offences%20Act.

The law is rarely, if ever enforced. Decriminalization pending.

Sources: glapn.org/sodomylaws/world/…

Sources: bbc.com/news/world-latin-am…

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.

Sources: elsoldehermosillo.com.mx/lo…

mexico doesnt have law conversion therapy

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The current law concerning legal gender recognition dates from 7 May 1999, the Common Requirements for Medical Operations for Gender Reassignment. Transgender people are not required to undergo sex reassignment surgery since 1997, sterilisation or divorce their partner, due to the specific wording of the Family Law Act. From October 2021, neither genetic testing or hormone replacement therapy are mandatory to later change legal data. First appointment with a medical expert committee is required to receive a ministerial decree authorizing hormone replacement therapy, followed by a second appointment with the same committee authorizing the change of legal data. Diagnosis from a psychiatrist before first committee appointment strongly recommended, committee bases its decision on this diagnosis as well as self-determination.

Sources: Kalevi alt välja. LGBT+ inimeste lugusid 19. ja 20. sajandi Eestist (in Estonian). Tallinn: Eesti LGBT Ühing. ISBN 978-9916-4-1434-7.news.err.ee/1608422681/mini… riigiteataja.ee/akt/91001 lgbt.ee/soo-tunnustamine

The main legislation on gender change is the “General Requirements on Medical Procedures for the Change of Gender” issued by the Minister for Social Affairs (Soovahetuse arstlike toimingute ühtsed nõuded, of 07.05.1999, no 32). This sets out the conditions for changing a person’s legal gender and allowing medical treatment for gender reassignment. It requires: • An application to the Ministry for Social Affairs; • The decision is made by a medical expert committee appointed by the Minister of Social Affairs; • Certification of transsexual identity during at least two years prior to the application; • A psychiatrist’s decision that excludes the possibility that the wish to undergo gender/sex change is caused by psychiatric disorder; • Compatibility of chromosomatic and gonad gender/sex certified by genetic research; • At least two years of treatment must pass from the beginning of medical treatment. At least one year must pass from the positive response from the Minister for Social Affairs to have the right to surgically change gender. If the Person decides otherwise during that year they are not obliged to go ahead with the change of gender.

Sources: official law : riigiteataja.ee/akt/91001

Men who have sex with men will no longer have to wait four months before giving blood, as changes to who can donate blood come into effect today. Instead, individual assessments will now be made.

Sources: rte.ie/news/ireland/2022/11…

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

Sources: rte.ie/news/ireland/2022/03…

A Third gender is not legally recognized in Azerbaijan.

Sources: coe.int/t/Commissioner/Sour…

Indefinite for Males; No deferral for Females. Court decision pending.

Sources: barandbench.com/amp/story/n…

No laws restricting service.

23/31 States of Mexico (and Mexico City) recognize same-sex marriage.

Sources: en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam…

There are no laws prohibiting Ohio same-sex adoption. Both single LGBT individuals and gay and lesbian couples are permitted to petition to adopt in the state of Ohio. Prior to the Supreme Court legalizing gay marriage in 2015, only single LGBT individuals could adopt. However, since then, same-sex couples are permitted to adopt in Ohio.

Sources: americanadoptionsofohio.com…~:text=There%20are%20no%20laws%20prohibiting,single%20LGBT%20individuals%20could%20adopt.

Single LGBT individuals may adopt children, but same-sex couples may not adopt jointly or by way of second parent adoption.

Sources: aclu.org/files/assets/aclu_… lifelongadoptions.com/lgbt-…

According to the advocacy organizations, the Family Equality Council and Equality Texas and the non-profit legal services provider Texas Legal Services Center, same-sex couples are able to adopt as a couple if they are legally married.

Sources: familyequality.org/wp-conte…

*Mostly single only. Any adult may adopt per statute, but second-parent adoptions have varied by judge and county.

Sources: www.lambdalegal.org/states-region/texas Tex. Fam. Code §162.001

Nationwide.

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.

Sources: google.com/amp/s/www.aljaze…

23/31 States of Mexico (and Mexico City) recognize same-sex marriage.

Sources: Grillo, Ioan. "Mexico City's Revolutionary First: Gay Marriage." Time 24 Dec. 2009: n. pag. Web. 20 Aug. 2013.

Sources: legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/20…

As in United Kingdom

Sources: legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/7

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