BlkPride Editor

He/Him | Jamaican British | Autistic | Aromantic and Bisexual
Location: United KingdomJoined
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8 Region Ratings

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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!
Larnaka 2024
I’ve met a friend in Lanarca, and he is aware of my identity. He treats me fairly as well!
England 2024
I am fine with being queer in England, but I wish people would show more respect to me and not call me rude stuff.

Recent Edits

BlkPride edited an entry in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands.
"South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands is not a country; it is a part of the UK"
Intersex infant surgery: Parental approval required from (unknown) to (none).
As a part of the UK, parental approval is needed before performing surgeries on intersex infants. Due to its remoteness and lack of infrastructure, there are no permanent population on the islands…
Sources: gov.gs/visitor-policy-risk-…~:text=All%20travel%20has%20inherent%20risks,facilities%20at%20King%20Edward%20Point.
BlkPride created an entry in region.
Right to change legal gender: Legal, no restrictions from Jul 1, 2025 to (none).
All Australian states and territories grant citizens the right to change their legal gender.
BlkPride edited an entry in Australia.
"All states and territories of Australia will now grant anyone the right to change their legal gender."
Right to change legal gender: Varies by Region from Jan 2017 to Jul 1, 2025.
Federal: legal, surgery not required from 2013 under the Australian Government Guidelines on the Recognition of Sex and Gender. According to ILGA, at least three subnational jurisdictions require…
BlkPride edited an entry in Tennessee.
"Fixing an overlapping date issue"
Same-sex adoption: Legal from (unknown) to Jun 26, 2017.
Since 2015. no laws restricting adoption.
BlkPride edited an entry in Angola.
"No overlap in dates."
Right to change legal gender: Ambiguous from 2015 to (none).
According to ILGA, Section 78 of the Civil Registry Act (2015) does not allow alterations of details entered in the registration of records by the Civil Registrar. However, Section 87 permits…
BlkPride edited an entry in Angola.
"It is supposed to say it is legal!"
Same-sex adoption: Legal from (unknown) to (none).
No restrictions there. no laws in place for same sex couples.
BlkPride edited an entry in Guyana.
"Adding a description; no entries cannot get caught without one."
Same-sex marriage: Banned from (unknown) to (none).
Same-sex marriage is banned in Guyana, as per the Constitution.
BlkPride edited an entry in Caribbean Netherlands.
"August to April; there was a dating error."
Same-sex marriage: Civil unions (limited rights) from 1990 to Apr 1, 2001.
Before 01 April 2001, gay couples could have civil unions but were not able to marry.
BlkPride created an entry in Caribbean Netherlands.
Same-sex marriage: Civil unions (limited rights) from 1990 to Aug 1, 2001.
Before 01 April 2001, gay couples could have civil unions but were not able to marry.
BlkPride created an entry in Caribbean Netherlands.
Same-sex marriage: Legal from Apr 1, 2001 to (none).
In April 2001, the Kingdom of the Netherlands was the first jurisdiction to legalise same-sex marriage.
BlkPride edited an entry in United States.
"Filling the three year gap."
Right to change legal gender: Legal, no restrictions from (unknown) to Jun 17, 2016.
From a Federal standpoint, you can change your gender with proof that you have undergone treatment for a gender change (surgery no longer required in any agency as of June 2013)
BlkPride edited an entry in Russia.
"Please label stuff correctly. "
Homosexual activity: Varies by Region from May 27, 1993 to (none).
Homosexuality became legal in Russia in May 27, 1993. Now at the moment, homosexuality is legal except 1 region-Chechnya. On November 30, the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation recognized…
BlkPride edited an entry in Nigeria.
"Do not label Nigeria as “varying by region” yet homosexual acts are illegal throughout the entire country."
Homosexual activity: Varies by Region from Jun 1, 1916 to (none).
Male and female homosexuality is punishable by 14 years in prison by the Federal Criminal Code in all Southern States under Section 214. The Section reads "Any person who – (a) has carnal…
BlkPride edited an entry in Andorra.
"Fixing the gap; there was an unknown period gap."
Same-sex marriage: Civil unions (marriage rights) from Jun 2, 2014 to Feb 17, 2023.
Civil unions since June 2nd 2014, but stable unions since 2005
BlkPride edited an entry in United States.
"Dating corrections; fixing a 2 year gap."
Right to change legal gender: Legal, no restrictions from Jan 2013 to Jun 17, 2013.
From a Federal standpoint, you can change your gender with proof that you have undergone treatment for a gender change (surgery no longer required in any agency as of June 2013)
BlkPride created an entry in United States.
Censorship of LGBT issues: Varies by Region from May 21, 2019 to Oct 28, 2021.
Alabama Public Television banned an episode of “Arthur” (entitled “Mr Ratburn and the Special Someone”) because Mike McKenzie (director of programming for the station) deemed the episode…
BlkPride created an entry in Guam.
Gender-affirming care: Ambiguous from (unknown) to (none).
There is no negative law impacting gender affirming care in the American territory of Guam.
BlkPride edited an entry in China.
"Grammar corrections; nothing new at all."
Serving openly in military: Ambiguous from Oct 1, 1949 to (none).
The “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy targets homosexuals and bisexuals; they cannot openly identify as LGBTQIA+ whilst simultaneously serving in the Chinese military due to bans. Transgender…
BlkPride edited an entry in Antarctica.
"All countries that claim Antarctic lands recognise same sex marriage."
Same-sex marriage: Legal from Oct 13, 2016 to (none).
Antarctica has no permanent human population or government and applicable laws are mostly based on a person's nationality due to the Antarctic Treaty System despite all countries claiming…
BlkPride created an entry in Guam.
Censorship of LGBT issues: No censorship from (unknown) to (none).
There is no evidence that Guam censors LGBTQIA+ issues and topics.
BlkPride edited an entry in Guam.
"Preventing an overlap."
Same-sex marriage: Legal from Jun 9, 2015 to (none).
Under Guam Lawmakers.
BlkPride edited an entry in Guam.
"Dating corrections; it happened on the 9th of June."
Same-sex marriage: Unrecognized from (unknown) to Jun 9, 2015.
Same-sex marriage was not legal, but Guam is represented by the 9th Circuit Court which has ruled in favor of marriage equality -- making same-sex marriage legal in all states represented by the 9th…
BlkPride edited an entry in Maryland.
"It was actually in Jan 2013"
Same-sex marriage: Legal from Jan 1, 2013 to (none).
On 01 January 2012, Maryland legalized same-sex marriage.
BlkPride edited an entry in Australia.
"Forgot to change the text."
Same-sex marriage: Varies by Region from (unknown) to Dec 9, 2017.
Laws varied by region. In some territories, you could get civil unions.
BlkPride edited an entry in Australia.
"Actually, it varied by region."
Same-sex marriage: Varies by Region from (unknown) to Dec 9, 2017.
Same-sex marriage was unrecognized until 2017.
BlkPride edited an entry in region.
"It states “legal in Punjab”. It should be classified as varying by region."
Homosexual activity: Varies by Region from Oct 6, 1880 to Sep 8, 2018.
2 to less than 10 years in prison. Not enforced. Legal in Punjab.
BlkPride edited an entry in Mexico.
"Fixing this 2-month gap."
Same-sex marriage: Varies by Region from 2010 to Dec 31, 2022.
23/31 States of Mexico (and Mexico City) recognize same-sex marriage.
Sources: Grillo, Ioan. "Mexico City's Revolutionary First: Gay Marriage." Time 24 Dec. 2009: n. pag. Web. 20 Aug. 2013.
BlkPride created an entry in Caribbean Netherlands.
Homosexual activity: Legal from (unknown) to (none).
Legal as part of the Netherlands.
BlkPride created an entry in New York.
Intersex infant surgery: Not banned from (unknown) to Nov 8, 2023.
New York didn’t make any intersex infant surgery bans until November 2023.
BlkPride created an entry in New York.
Conversion therapy: Ambiguous from Jan 25, 2019 to (none).
New York prohibits conversion therapy, especially towards those aged
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21 Regions Contributed To

Region
Edits
VI
U.S. Virgin Islands
6
BQ
Caribbean Netherlands
4
GU
Guam
4
United States
4
Australia
3
Åland
3
Russia
3
China
2
Ghana
2
Angola
2
New York
2
South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
1
Mexico
1
Maryland
1
Antarctica
1
Andorra
1
Nigeria
1
Guyana
1
New Zealand
1
Tennessee
1

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