BlkPride
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Jamaican British | Autistic | Aromantic and Bisexual
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12 Region Ratings

Rate The Regions You've Lived In & Visited

Share your experiences by rating and reviewing the places you've lived or visited.

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Barcelona
I’ve heard positive things about Barcelona and the LGBTQIA+ community: the attitudes towards LGBTQIA+ people in Barcelona are positive and there is positive representation as well.
Sousse 2025
Tunisia is quite homophobic under its sharia law. If Tunisia was a democracy, I would not be through the mess which is threats of homophobia.
England 2025
It's 2025 and the whole of the United Kingdom (including England) has fallen behind on LGBTQIA+ rights because of right-wing propaganda and TERF rhetoric. Luckily, most people who are aware of my…
Ammochostos 2024
Famagusta is a great place in West Asia for LGBTQIA+ people to live and seek romantic partners.
Canarias 2017
The Canaries are one of the best spots for LGBTQIA+ people to visit in Spain.
Andalucía 2016
I believe Spain is a nice placed to be queer.
Hauts-de-France 2024
Police and security officers treat me fairly in France. This is proof that law enforcement can be friendly to LGBTQIA+ folk.
West-Vlaanderen 2024
I went as part of a school trip. I find LGBTQ+ life in Belgium really easy!
Mugla 2022
It would be terrible if I visited again. The evil Turkish president ruined the lives of LGBTQIA+ citizens in Türkiye.
Larnaka 2024
I’ve met a friend in Lanarca, and he is aware of my identity. He treats me fairly as well!

Recent Edits

BlkPride created an entry in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands.
Conversion therapy: Not banned from (unknown) to (none).
UK law does not currently prohibit conversion therapy in any way. Conversion therapy bans have been discussed for many years. PM Boris Johnson promised to ban conversion therapy in July 2020 and…
BlkPride created an entry in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands.
Same-sex adoption: Legal from Jan 2003 to (none).
The 2002 adoption act, which did not take effect until the next year, specifically defined a couple as: "two people (whether of different sexes or the same sex) living as partners in an enduring…
BlkPride created an entry in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands.
Legal recognition of non-binary gender: Not legally recognized from (unknown) to (none).
The Gender Recognition Act 2004 allows for a person to change their legal gender to either 'male' or 'female', there is no third gender option. The law came into effect on 4 April…
BlkPride created an entry in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands.
Right to change legal gender: Legal, but requires medical diagnosis from Apr 4, 2005 to (none).
Per the Gender Recognition Act 2004 (in effect 2005) in all four constituent countries of the UK. The requirements are as follows: 1. Must be 18 years of age 2. Must have a gender-dysphoria…
BlkPride created an entry in French Guiana.
Hate crime protections: Sexual orientation and gender identity from (unknown) to (none).
Under French law, hate crimes against a person based on sexual orientation or gender identity are illegal.
BlkPride created an entry in Montserrat.
LGBT discrimination: Illegal from (unknown) to (none).
Article 16 of the Montserrat Constitution and Article 79 of the Labour Code ban discrimination based on sexual orientation.
BlkPride created an entry in Cayman Islands.
Intersex infant surgery: Parental approval required from Jan 1, 1989 to (none).
In the UK it is illegal to perform medical treatment onto any person without consent. For infants, consent is given by their parents on their behalf under the Children’s Act
BlkPride created an entry in Cayman Islands.
Legal recognition of non-binary gender: Not legally recognized from (unknown) to (none).
The Cayman Islands, being a territory of the UK, never recognised the non-binary gender.
BlkPride created an entry in Cayman Islands.
Blood donations by MSMs: Legal from Aug 16, 2021 to (none).
BlkPride created an entry in Cayman Islands.
Same-sex adoption: Legal from Jan 2002 to (none).
The 2002 adoption act, which did not take effect until the next year, specifically defined a couple as: "two people (whether of different sexes or the same sex) living as partners in an enduring…
BlkPride created an entry in Cayman Islands.
Serving openly in military: N/A from (unknown) to (none).
Being a British Overseas Territory, the UK is responsible for defending the Cayman Islands.
BlkPride created an entry in Anguilla.
Serving openly in military: N/A from (unknown) to (none).
Anguilla is a British Overseas Territory. It does not have its own military; the British military is responsible for it.
BlkPride created an entry in Anguilla.
Conversion therapy: Not banned from (unknown) to (none).
None of the British Overseas Territories have banned conversion therapy.
BlkPride created an entry in Guadeloupe.
Hate crime protections: Sexual orientation and gender identity from (unknown) to (none).
Under French law, Guadeloupe prohibits hate crimes against people motivated by sexual orientation or gender identity.
BlkPride created an entry in Martinique.
Hate crime protections: Sexual orientation and gender identity from (unknown) to (none).
Under French law, Articles 132-76 and 132-77 on aggravating circumstances provide that the maximum of the custodial sentence incurred is increased when a crime or offence is preceded, accompanied or…
BlkPride created an entry in Sint Maarten.
Legal recognition of non-binary gender: Recognized from May 28, 2018 to (none).
It has been possible to have an X on Dutch passports since 2018, but doing so required hiring an attorney and going through a costly process. However, in 2021, judges in Arnhem ruled that a…
BlkPride created an entry in Sint Maarten.
Gender-affirming care: Legal from 1979 to (none).
Legal as it is a part of the Netherlands.
BlkPride created an entry in Sint Maarten.
Right to change legal gender: Legal, but requires medical diagnosis from Dec 18, 2013 to (none).
In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of the Netherlands ruled in favour of not requiring surgery to change one's gender on official documents. It is still required to get a medical diagnosis…
BlkPride edited an entry in Kansas.
"Closing the gap"
Same-sex adoption: Single only from (unknown) to Jul 1, 2018.
Kansas Statute §59-2113 permits adoption by any adult (statute doesn't exclude upon sexual orientation) or any male-female, married couple petitioning jointly. In November 2012, the Kansas…
Sources: www.kansas.gov/government/
BlkPride created an entry in Victoria.
Intersex infant surgery: Full ban from Feb 19, 2026 to (none).
On 19 February 2026, Victoria passed a law that banned intersex genital mutilation, thus making Victoria the first Australian state to ban it.
BlkPride edited an entry in Victoria.
"New law was passed"
Intersex infant surgery: Not banned from (unknown) to Feb 19, 2026.
Up until 19 February 2026, no territory or state besides the Australian Capital Territory has banned intersex infant surgery.
BlkPride created an entry in Wallis and Futuna.
Serving openly in military: N/A from (unknown) to (none).
France is responsible for defending Wallis and Futuna.
BlkPride created an entry in Nunavut.
LGBT employment discrimination: Sexual orientation and gender identity from (unknown) to (none).
Homophobic and transphobic discrimination in employment are prohibited in Canada, especially Nunavut.
BlkPride created an entry in Nunavut.
LGBT discrimination: Illegal from (unknown) to (none).
Anti-LGBTQIA+ discrimination is illegal under the Human Rights Act.
BlkPride created an entry in Aruba.
Hate crime protections: Sexual orientation only from Apr 27, 2012 to (none).
Laws against crimes based on sexual orientation exist within Aruba. There is no mention of gender identity.
BlkPride created an entry in Aruba.
Intersex infant surgery: Not banned from (unknown) to (none).
Not yet banned across the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
BlkPride created an entry in Aruba.
Same-sex adoption: Legal from Sep 12, 2000 to (none).
Legal across the Netherlands and Dutch territories since September 12, 2000.
BlkPride edited an entry in Aruba.
"Correct sources; replacing Wikipedia"
Legal recognition of non-binary gender: Recognized from May 28, 2018 to (none).
It has been possible to have an X on passports since 2018, but doing so required hiring an attorney and going through a costly process. However, in 2021, judges in Arnhem ruled that a non-binary…
BlkPride created an entry in Aruba.
Blood donations by MSMs: Legal with restrictions from Sep 1, 2024 to Jan 1, 2024.
Sanquin concluded from research that the risk of blood-borne infections is minimal, and any man in a monogamous relationship with another man has been able to become a blood donor with no deferral…
BlkPride created an entry in Aruba.
Gender-affirming care: Legal from 1979 to (none).
Since 1979, there have been no restrictions on gender-affirming care within the Kingdom of the Netherlands, including Aruba.