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1920 in LGBT Rights

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In 1920, there were 1 recorded legal change made affecting LGBT people. In the previous year, there were 2 changes made and 1 in the following year. A total of 16 legal changes were made in the 1920s.

  • January 1
    Gender-affirming care becomes restricted.
    France banned gender reassignment surgeries on people who were not intersex until 1975. However, hormones were accessible without a prescription. Trans people would often go to Germany or Morocco to get reassignment surgeries.

LGBT Organizations Founded in 1920

  • ACLU Of New Mexico FaviconACLU Of New Mexico
    New Mexico, United States
    ACLU New Mexico has fought tirelessly for freedom of gender affirming care and abortion rights since 1920 when the main company was founded in.
  • ACLU FaviconACLU
    United States
    ACLU has offices around the US, they are most notable in court cases for LGBTQ rights. They have been working tirelessly for 100+ years along side HRC and other companies to…
  • ACLU-New-York FaviconACLU-New-York
    New York, United States
    ALCU is committed to fighting for anti-LGBTQ bills and issues within the community. They were founded in 1920.