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 Thailand.
"A source and description were missing."
Serving openly in military: Legal from Jan 1, 2005 to (none).
From 2005 onwards, LGBTQ+ people could serve in the military.
BlkPride edited an entry in Thailand.
"Not everyone in a same-sex relationship is gay. For example, a same-sex relationship might involve a bisexual person."
Same-sex adoption: Illegal from (unknown) to Jan 22, 2025.
Adoption is only allowed for married couples, and same-sex marriage isn't allowed either. Therefore, same-sex couples can’t adopt in Thailand.
BlkPride edited an entry in Japan.
"It really didn’t vary by region; same-sex marriage has always been banned."
Same-sex marriage: Banned from (unknown) to (none).
Japan high court has upheld their rulings for keeping same-sex marriage illegal. Most recent ruling being 2023, Toyoko has begun issuing special same-sex partnership certificates. However, they do…
Sources: apnews.com/article/japan-lg… amnesty.org/en/latest/news/…~:text=The%20Court%20still%20upheld%20the,same-sex%20marriage%20was%20unconstitutional.
BlkPride edited an entry in Cambodia.
"Fixing the 2 year gap"
Same-sex marriage: Ambiguous from (unknown) to Jan 2021.
Civil unions under family partnership.One same sex couple has got married.
BlkPride created an entry in Moskovskaya oblast'.
Homosexual activity: Legal from May 27, 1993 to (none).
All Russian states but Chechnya have allowed homosexuality since 1993.
BlkPride created an entry in Dagestan, Respublika.
Homosexual activity: Legal from May 27, 1993 to (none).
All Russian states but Chechnya allow homosexuality since 1993.
BlkPride edited an entry in Norway.
"Added a description to describe the law."
LGBT housing discrimination: Sexual orientation and gender identity from 1981 to (none).
Section 5 of the Act on the Prohibition of Discrimination on the grounds of Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Gender Expression bans discrimination towards LGBTQ+ persons. Norwegian law…
BlkPride edited an entry in Iceland.
"38 year gap. Also, what happened after 1981?"
Gender-affirming care: Restricted from 1975 to Jun 18, 2019.
In 1975, Iceland legalized sterilization, which de facto meant legalizing sex reassignment surgery, however, medical records regarding transsexualism had to be obtained abroad.
BlkPride created an entry in United Kingdom.
Gender-affirming care: Legal from (unknown) to Mar 12, 2024.
There have been pre-2024 reports of people transitioning freely, especially with minors.
BlkPride edited an entry in United Kingdom.
"The status wasn’t correct and there were too many errors."
LGBT discrimination: Illegal from Oct 1, 2010 to (none).
LGBT discrimination in the United Kingdom of Great Britain is illegal, as per the Equality Act of 2010. Sexual orientation and gender identity are covered as protected groups by the Equality Act.
Sources: legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2010/15 citizensadvice.org.uk/law-a… legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/19…~:text=(1)A%20person%20who%20uses,the%20grounds%20of%20sexual%20orientation%5D.
BlkPride edited an entry in Belgium.
"Added a description as requested."
LGBT discrimination: Illegal from 2003 to (none).
Belgium has full protections against anti-LGBTQIA+ discrimination, especially as a member of the European Union.
BlkPride edited an entry in India.
"The date has already been confirmed"
Conversion therapy: Not banned from (unknown) to Jan 1, 2022.
Before August 2022, there was not a ban on practitioners performing conversion therapy's nor was there a ban on conversion therapy's themselves.
BlkPride edited an entry in India.
"Still fixing errors; the page on India has too many errors!"
Conversion therapy: Ambiguous from (unknown) to Aug 2022.
Since August 2022, the National Medical Council is prohibited from performing conversion therapy's. However, even though they aren't allowed to be performed, it does not mean they are banned.
BlkPride edited an entry in India.
"Date fixing: overlap must go"
Conversion therapy: Ambiguous from Jan 2022 to Aug 2022.
Since August 2022, the National Medical Council is prohibited from performing conversion therapy's. However, even though they aren't allowed to be performed, it does not mean they are banned.
BlkPride edited an entry in India.
"Date fixing: the overlap must go!"
Conversion therapy: Ambiguous from Jan 2022 to Jan 2022.
Since August 2022, the National Medical Council is prohibited from performing conversion therapy's. However, even though they aren't allowed to be performed, it does not mean they are banned.
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)
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31 Regions Contributed To

Region
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VI
U.S. Virgin Islands
5
GU
Guam
4
United States
4
BQ
Caribbean Netherlands
4
India
4
Australia
3
Åland
3
Russia
3
China
2
United Kingdom
2
Ghana
2
Angola
2
New York
2
Thailand
2
Belgium
1
Maryland
1
Iceland
1
Antarctica
1
Norway
1
Andorra
1

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