LGBTQ rights by country or territory
Summary
Rights affecting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) people vary greatly by country or jurisdiction—encompassing everything from the legal recognition of same-sex marriage to the death penalty for homosexuality.
Originally created by ShaunMacPherson
8/23/2004, 10:03:22 PM
Modified
5/16/2026, 2:13:09 PM
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