Article 193 of Kuwait's Penal Code explicitly prohibits male homosexual sex for up to seven years in prison. For lesbians, there is no specific law criminalizing it, however it is still technically illegal. This is because in Kuwait you are not able to consent to sex unless you're married. So, since gay marriage is not legal in Kuwait and you can't give consent until your married, lesbian sex is illegal.

No protections

Technically, there are no law that prohibits cohabitation or marriage of a same-sex couple. However, if they are convicted of sodomy, the party face penalties according to the penal law.

There are no restrictions about gay sex, a healthy person is free to donate.

No laws in place for same sex couples.

decriminalization pending for homosexuality. Discrimination protections might be included.

there is no laws banned gay people to donate blood

Changing gender is illegal in Tunisia.

there is no laws against LGBT people to serve Military

Homosexuality is currently illegal.

As homosexuality is illegal, no legal protection exists for either gender identity or sexual orientations

Homosexual activity is outlawed in Eritrea.

All Homosexual Activity is outlawed.

All Homosexual Activity is outlawed.

All Homosexual Activity is outlawed.

Simple Imprisonment: 10 days to 3 years.

The prescribed penalty was a fine of up to R4000 or imprisonment for up to two years, or both.

In 1956, the West Virginia Attorney General issued that cunnilingus violated the crimes against nature law of 1930.

Homosexuality is illegal there.

Homosexuality is illegal there.

Thailand decriminalized sodomy in 1956.

As of 1955, homosexual activity in the Keeling Isles is legal.

The Vagrants and Common Delinquents Law (Ley de Vagos y Maleantes) was modified under the regime of Francisco Franco to prohibit homosexual acts, with a penalty of imprisonment. In 1970 the Law on Danger and Social Rehabilitation (Ley Sobre Peligrosidad y Rehabilitación Social) was introduced that further enforced the prohibition and specified a prison term of up to 5 years.

Between 1954 and 2005 homosexuality was considered a mental disorder and gay men were prohibited from serving.

As homosexuality is illegal in Libya, so is serving openly in the army.

Homosexuality is not legal in Libya.

Article 410 of the penal code states that Indecent same sex intercourse is punishable from 1 to 4 years.

They have no protections in laos.

No information on this.

The constitution does not explicitly cover sexual orientations and gender identities in protection against discrimination

No protections in the Constitution for LGBT People.

No protection exist within the constitution for sexual orientation and gender identity

Not possible.

Homosexuality is illegal there.

Widespread discrimination all of Libya. According to the 2018 world report.

The Criminal Code of the Federal People's Republic of Yugoslavia adopted on February 27, 1951 criminalized consensual sexual intercourse between men throughout its territory, including Serbia and its two provinces Vojvodina and Kosovo & Metohija. Article 186: for unnatural fornication between persons of the male sex, the perpetrator shall be punished with imprisonment for up to two years. The 1959 amendment reduced the prison sentence to up to one year.

The Criminal Code of the Federal People's Republic of Yugoslavia adopted on February 27, 1951 criminalized consensual sexual intercourse between men throughout its territory, including North Macedonia. Article 186: for unnatural fornication between persons of the male sex, the perpetrator shall be punished with imprisonment for up to two years. The 1959 amendment reduced the prison sentence by one year.

The Criminal Code of the Federal People's Republic of Yugoslavia adopted on February 27, 1951 criminalized consensual sexual intercourse between men throughout its territory, including Bosnia and Herzegovina. Article 186: for unnatural fornication between persons of the male sex, the perpetrator shall be punished with imprisonment for up to two years. The 1959 amendment reduced the prison sentence by one year.

The Criminal Code of the Federal People's Republic of Yugoslavia adopted on February 27, 1951 criminalized consensual sexual intercourse between men throughout its territory, including Montenegro. Article 186: for unnatural fornication between persons of the male sex, the perpetrator shall be punished with imprisonment for up to two years. The 1959 amendment reduced the prison sentence by one year.

The Criminal Code of the Federal People's Republic of Yugoslavia adopted on February 27, 1951 criminalized consensual sexual intercourse between men throughout its territory, including Slovenia. Article 186: for unnatural fornication between persons of the male sex, the perpetrator shall be punished with imprisonment for up to two years. The 1959 amendment reduced the prison sentence by one year.

The Criminal Code of the Federal People's Republic of Yugoslavia adopted on February 27, 1951 criminalized consensual sexual intercourse between men throughout its territory, including Serbia. Article 186: for unnatural fornication between persons of the male sex, the perpetrator shall be punished with imprisonment for up to two years. The 1959 amendment reduced the prison sentence by one year.

The Criminal Code of the Federal People's Republic of Yugoslavia adopted on February 27, 1951 criminalized consensual sexual intercourse between men throughout its territory including Croatia. Article 186: for unnatural fornication between persons of the male sex, the perpetrator shall be punished with imprisonment for up to two years. The 1959 amendment reduced the prison sentence by one year.

Up to 3 years imprisonment

Legal in the West Bank since 1951.

None exist. As well Homosexuality is currently illegal.

Unknown.

None exist.

Homosexual activity is illegal in Brunei.

Homosexuality is illegal.

The Penal Code of Brunei (revised edition 2001), Chapter 22, Page 152 states: "Unnatural offences. 377. Whoever voluntarily has carnal intercourse against the order of nature with any man, woman, or animal, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 10 years, and shall also be liable to fine. [S 12/97]"

Homosexual activity has been legal in Jordan since 1951, however, the Penal Code includes vague provisions around "morality" and "indecent acts" that could be used to target LGBTQ+ people. In 2014, for example, Jordan authorities arrested 10 gay men and women who were holding a reception at a party hall. A security official said it was to "prevent a disturbance of the peace" but did not elaborate. Public opinion data shows that homosexuality is widely seen as unacceptable.

Homosexuality remains taboo in Palestinian territories. Mixed Legality: - West Bank (Partially still occupied by Israel): Legal since 1951 In 2022, the brutal killing of Ahmad Abu Murkhiyeh, a gay Palestinian man who had sought asylum in Israel, ignited shock and sparked discussions about LGBTQ+ safety and rights within Palestinian territories. In August 2019, the Palestinian Authority police banned the LGBTQ+ rights group Al Qaws from holding events in the West Bank, sparking debate on Palestinian social media and drawing attention in Israel. Al Qaws, which advocates for sexual and gender diversity in a largely conservative society, condemned the intimidation and called for a focus on addressing broader issues like occupation.

Article 347 of the Greek Criminal Code; which provides for a higher age of consent of 17, for seducing a male person if the male partner is over 18 and for lesbians and both male/female heterosexuals (regardless of close-in-age or not) and for only close-

Homosexuality in Greece became legal in 1951 by the new Penal Code, but some discrimination in laws against homosexuals was valid until recently (article 347 of the Penal Code).

Section 145 of the penal code indicates any carnal knowledge against nature is punishable for 7 years to life in prison.

Nationwide.

No bans on service but intense discrimination makes it impossible.