1933 in LGBT Rights

In 1933, there were 5 recorded legal changes made affecting LGBT people. In the previous year, there were 8 changes made and 7 in the following year. A total of 45 legal changes were made in the 1930s.

  • December 4
    Equal age of consent becomes equal.
    The age of consent in Uruguay is 15 years old regardless of the type of intercourse.
  • Homosexual activity becomes legal.
    Homosexual activity is legal according to the Uruguay Penal Code.
  • May 6
    Gender-affirming care becomes banned.
    With the rise of the Nazi regime, transgender healthcare is banned, and the Berlin Institute for Sexual Science is closed; the Nazi regime implements laws §§ 175 183, targeting LGBTQ+ individuals,
  • January 1
    Homosexual activity becomes legal.
    The Faroe Islands ended criminalisation of homosexuality in 1933.
  • Homosexual activity becomes legal.
    Homosexuality is legal in Denmark.