In terms of LGBT rights, the Czech Republic is considered the most progressive former Eastern Bloc nation. A bill to legalize same-sex marriage was being considered by the Czech Parliament, prior to its dissolution for the 2021 Czech legislative election when it died in the committee stage. In 2006, it legalized registered partnerships for same-sex…
Same-sex marriage has been permitted in New Orlean, Louisiana, since the United States Supreme Court’s decision in Obergefell v. Hodges on June 26, 2015. The Louisiana law prohibiting same-sex marriage was declared unconstitutional by the court, which rendered it illegal. The decision resolved contradictory court decisions about whether or not state officials must provide licenses…
Due to legislation passed by the Parliament on July 12, 2017, same-sex marriage has been permitted in Malta since September 1. President Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca ratified the legislation on August 1st, 2017. On August 25, 2017, a legal notice to start the law on September 1 was issued by Helena Dalli, who was the minister for…
In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), lesbian, homosexual, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people have legal difficulties that other citizens do not. The UAE forbids homosexuality. Consensual same-sex sexual conduct is illegal in the UAE and is punishable by imprisonment. Since 2015, there have not been any reported arrests or prosecutions for same-sex sexual behavior in…
Minnesota officially recognized same-sex marriage, since August 1, 2013. From July 1, 2013, same-sex unions was been recognized in other countries, and on August 1, 2013, the state started granting marriage licenses to same-sex couples. The Minnesota Legislature enacted a same-sex marriage bill in May 2013, which Governor Mark Dayton signed on May 14, 2013,…
Maryland has legally recognized same-sex marriages, since January 1, 2013. Democratic state lawmakers launched a campaign for its legalization in 2012, under the direction of Governor Martin O’Malley. A bill allowing same-sex unions was approved by Maryland’s General Assembly (the state’s bicameral legislature made up of the Senate and House of Delegates) in February 2012…
Queer is a word that describes sexual and gender identities other than straight and cisgender. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people may all identify with the word queer. Queer is sometimes used to express that sexuality and gender can be complicated, change over time, and might not fit neatly into either/or identities, like male or…
Iranian law and the penal code both regard same-sex sexual behavior to be unlawful, carrying sentences of up to 100 lashes for consenting adults and the death penalty for anal penetration between men. Is It Illegal to be Gay in Iran? Indeed, it is true that homosexuality is prohibited in Iran and is a criminal…
Poland ratified a number of human rights conventions, including the International Declaration of Human Rights, which forbids discrimination based on sexual orientation, and entered the European Union in 2004. The word “gay” is most often used to describe a homosexual or a homosexual feature. Is It Illegal to Gay in Poland? Being gay is not…
In Palestine, homosexuality has a nuanced legal position that varies depending on the region. Although homosexuality is not expressly illegal in the West Bank districts under the jurisdiction of the Palestinian Authority, it is not universally accepted in society and can result in harassment and discrimination. Is It Illegal to Gay in Palestine? Contrarily, homosexuality…
When it comes to LGBTQ+ rights, South Korea is among the most liberal nations in Asia. The age of consent for same-sex relationships is the same as it is for heterosexual relationships because homosexuality is legal. Is It Illegal to be Gay in Korea? Nonetheless, same-sex unions are not recognized by the law, and they…
Although homosexuality is not technically against the law in Egypt, it is severely stigmatized and frequently prosecuted. People are detained and locked up in Egypt under ambiguous public morals laws on grounds like “debauchery” and “sexual perversion.” This frequently results in police intimidation, extortion, and the arbitrary arrest of individuals who are accused of being…
Under Kansas state law, discrimination against anyone based on their sexual orientation or gender identity is not expressly forbidden. LGBTQ+ people are not currently protected from discrimination in work, housing, public accommodations, or other settings on a statewide level. Many Kansas cities, including Wichita and Lawrence, have approved local ordinances banning discrimination based on sexual…
Unfortunately, being gay is illegal in Saudi Arabia, a country recognized for its stringent and traditional legal framework. Same-sex relationships are forbidden, and violators risk jail time, fines, or possibly the death penalty. Old French gai, which most likely ultimately descended from a Germanic source, brought the word gay to English in the 12th century….
LGBTQ+ rights have a complicated history in Turkey. Since 1858, homosexuality has been legal in Turkey; despite this, the LGBTQ+ population continues to face widespread prejudice and violence throughout the majority of the country. The term “gay” was adopted by homosexual males in the 1960s to define their sexual orientation. Is It Illegal to be…