2010s in LGBTQ rights

none This is a list of notable events in LGBTQ rights that took place in the 2010s. Overview thumb|right|upright=0.8|Plaintiffs celebrate outside the Supreme Court of the United States on 26 June 2015 following same-sex marriage legalization in the United States nationwide. During the 2010s, acceptance of LGBTQ people slowly increased in many parts of the world.http://www.people-press.org/2013/03/20/growing-support-for-gay-marriage-changed-minds-and-changing-demographics/ Growing Support for Gay Marriage: Changed Minds and Changing Demographics Pew Research Center March 20, 2013 October 1, 2021Omaha World-Herald http://www.omaha.com/article/20120510/NEWS01/705109882 Young people lead way in changing same sex marriage attitudes Omaha.com 10 May 2012 30 November 2012 dead https://archive.today/20130131135042/http://www.omaha.com/article/20120510/NEWS01/705109882 31 January 2013 dmy-all Same-sex marriage rights was a topic of ongoing debate in many nations, while over eighteen nations legalized same-sex marriage.https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/post/republicans-slowly-warming-to-gay-marriage/2012/06/25/gJQAOZCK2V_blog.html The Washington Post Rachel Weiner Republicans slowly warming to gay marriage 25 June 2012Inter-American Court endorses same-sex marriage; Costa Rica reacts http://www.ticotimes.net/2018/01/10/costa-rica-reacts-inter-american-court-ruling-on-same-sex-marriage 10 October 2018 Tico Times In June 2011, the United Nations Human Rights Council passed the UN's first-ever motion condemning discrimination against gays, lesbians, and bisexuals, commissioning a report on the issue.https://www.theguardian.com/world/2011/jun/17/un-resolution-discrimination-gay-people London The Guardian UN issues first resolution condemning discrimination against gay people 17 June 2011 During an ABC News interview in 2012, Barack Obama expressed his support for gay marriage, becoming the first US president to do so.http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/regions/americas/united-states/120511/obama-gay-marriage-LGBT Analysis: The global impact of Obama's support for gay marriage GlobalPost 13 March 2015 Although many nations allowed gays and bisexuals to serve in their militaries, a major milestone came in September 2011 when the US abolished its "Don't ask, don't tell" policy.Halloran Liz https://www.npr.org/2011/09/20/140605121/with-repeal-of-dont-ask-dont-tell-an-era-ends With Repeal Of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell,' An Era Ends NPR 20 September 2011 30 November 2012https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/national-security/pentagon-is-expected-to-announce-its-ready-to-permit-gays-to-serve-openly/2011/07/21/gIQAKVemSI_story.html The Washington Post Ed O'Keefe Craig Whitlock Pentagon ready to allow gays to serve openly 22 July 2011 In 2015, Ireland became the first nation to legalize same-sex marriage via a referendum.http://www.rte.ie/news/vote2015/2015/0523/703205-referendum-byelection/ RTE Ireland says Yes to same-sex marriage 24 May 2015 In 2017, Leo Varadkar became Ireland's first openly gay Taoiseach,https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/jun/14/leo-varadkar-formally-elected-as-prime-minister-of-ireland Ireland's first gay prime minister Leo Varadkar formally elected McDonald Henry 14 June 2017 The Guardian 18 December 2017 en-GB 0261-3077 joining the ranks of other nation's first openly gay and lesbian heads of state in the 2010s. In April 2015, former Olympic athlete Caitlyn Jenner came out as a transgender woman, and was subsequently called the most famous openly transgender person in the world.Ed Pilkington Caitlyn Jenner: transgender community has mixed reactions to Vanity Fair reveal https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2015/jun/02/caitlyn-jenner-transgender-response-vanity-fair The Guardian 2 June 2015 7 June 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160609015249/https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2015/jun/02/caitlyn-jenner-transgender-response-vanity-fair 9 June 2016 mdy-all On June 26 of the same year, same-sex marriage was legalized in all 50 states of the U.S. as the Supreme Court of the United States ruled in a 5–4 vote that refusing to grant marriage licenses to gay and lesbian couples violated the Fourteenth Amendment of the United States Constitution, which guarantees citizens the rights to due process and equal protection. Organizations such as the Boy Scouts of America,Crary David Boy Scouts of America U.S. News Baptist Boy Scouts faring well a year after easing ban on gay adults https://apnews.com/3de59dad2ba74b8f98bd3bc9b93c9bfc 28 January 2019 Associated Press. July 23, 2016 Girl Scouts of the USA,http://www.imperfectparent.com/topics/2011/10/26/transgender-children-welcomed-by-the-girl-scouts-of-america/ Transgender children welcomed by the Girl Scouts of America Imperfectparent.com 26 October 2011 6 November 2012 and the Episcopal Churchhttps://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/07/09/episcopal-church-transgender-ordination_n_1660465.html Huffington Post Jaweed Kaleem Episcopal Church Takes Bold Step On Transgender Priests 9 July 2012 announced acceptance of transgender people in the 2010s. However, LGBT rights supporters faced obstacles with the implementation of laws curbing expression of homosexuality in Russia and China,http://worldnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/07/27/19699629-homosexual-propaganda-law-signals-latest-russian-crackdown 'Homosexual propaganda' law signals latest Russian Crackdown Kovalyova Albina July 27, 2013 NBC News October 1, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20131220144004/http://worldnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/07/27/19699629-homosexual-propaganda-law-signals-latest-russian-crackdown 20 December 2013https://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/01/world/asia/anti-gay-law-stirs-fears-in-russia.html The New York Times Michael Schwirtz Anti-Gay Law Stirs Fears in Russia 29 February 2012http://www.cnn.com/2016/03/03/asia/china-bans-same-sex-dramas/index.html China bans same-sex romance from TV screens CNN 3 March 2016 10 October 2018 as well as in the United States, with the Trump administration's decisions to reinstate the ban on transgender people serving in the military, as well as the repeal of protections for transgender students.https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-40729996 Trump bans transgender people in military 26 July 2017 BBC News 18 December 2017 en-GBhttps://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2017/02/23/516837258/5-questions-about-the-trump-administrations-new-transgender-student-guidance Trump and Transgender Rights, What Just Happened? 23 Feb 2017 NPR Events by year 2010 February 2 — The United States Tax Court rules in O'Donnabhain v. Commissioner that taxpayers may deduct the medical costs associated with treating gender identity disorder from their federal income taxes.O'Donnabhain v. Commissioner 134 T.C. No. 4 United States Tax Court February 2, 2010 http://www.ustaxcourt.gov/InOpHistoric/ODonnabhain.TC.WPD.pdf July 25, 2010 Lavoie Denise Case backs need for sex-change surgery https://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2010/02/03/case_backs_need_for_sex_change_surgery/ https://web.archive.org/web/20100206122943/http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2010/02/03/case_backs_need_for_sex_change_surgery/ dead February 6, 2010 February 3, 2010 Associated Press via the Boston Globe December 12, 2010 The Boston Globe March 1 — Crime Decree 2009Fiji first Pacific Island nation with colonial-era sodomy laws to formally decriminalise homosexuality http://www.unaids.org/en/KnowledgeCentre/Resources/FeatureStories/archive/2010/20100303_Fiji.asp March 4, 2010 UNAIDS December 13, 2010 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20100929070435/http://www.unaids.org/en/KnowledgeCentre/Resources/FeatureStories/archive/2010/20100303_Fiji.asp September 29, 2010 decriminalizes homosexuality in Fiji.Chand Shalveen Same sex law decriminalised http://www.fijitimes.com.fj/story.aspx?id=140812 https://archive.today/20130106214223/http://www.fijitimes.com.fj/story.aspx?id=140812 dead January 6, 2013 February 26, 2010 The Fiji Times December 13, 2010 Fiji becomes the first Pacific Island country to formally decriminalize homosexuality. March 4 — Mexico City's same-sex marriage and adoption laws come into effect.Mexico City's gay marriage law takes effect https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna35714490 Associated Press via NBC News March 4, 2010 December 12, 2010 This follows twenty-two couples taking part in a symbolic marriage ceremony in Tlaxcala on February 26 to highlight the issue.Holman John Anger at Mexico's gay marriage law Al Jazeera.net March 6, 2010 http://english.aljazeera.net/focus/2010/03/201034165223139236.html July 22, 2010 March 31 — The Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe adopts a recommendation on measures to combat discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation or gender identity.Recommendation CM/Rec(2010)5 of the Committee of Ministers to member states on measures to combat discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation or gender identity Council of Europe Committee of Ministers March 31, 2010 https://wcd.coe.int/wcd/ViewDoc.jsp?id=1606669 July 22, 2010Wockner Rex Council of Europe passes 'historic' LGBT recommendations https://pridesource.com/article/40972 April 15, 2010 Bay Windows January 9, 2020 April 8 — Portugal abolishes the ban on gay and bisexual men donating blood. AR aprova diploma que permite a homossexuais dar sangue https://diariodigital.sapo.pt/news.asp?id_news=444476 diariodigital.sapo.pt 2016-02-13 https://web.archive.org/web/20151122141546/http://diariodigital.sapo.pt/news.asp?id_news=444476 November 22, 2015 dead mdy-all May 17 — Amid controversy, a law enabling same-sex marriage in Portugal is promulgated by president Aníbal Cavaco Silva, although adoption is ruled out.Hatton Barry Portugal's president ratifies gay marriage law Associated Press May 17, 2010 https://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5ik3aX3N0ru0tZv_wqU87GX6lm4lwD9FOPSSO0 May 17, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100520075713/http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5ik3aX3N0ru0tZv_wqU87GX6lm4lwD9FOPSSO0 May 20, 2010 dead mdy http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/8688503.stm May 17, 2010 Portugal's president to ratify same-sex marriage law BBC December 11, 2010 The law comes into force on June 5, with the first marriage on June 7. June 2 — United States President Barack Obama issues a memorandum ordering federal departments and agencies to extend spousal benefits to same-sex couples to the extent permitted by the Defense of Marriage Act.Memorandum for the heads of executive departments and agencies: Extension of benefits to same-sex domestic partners of federal employees White House Office of the Press Secretary June 2, 2010 https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/the-press-office/memorandum-heads-executive-departments-and-agencies-federal-benefits-and-non-discri December 11, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20170120234003/https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/the-press-office/memorandum-heads-executive-departments-and-agencies-federal-benefits-and-non-discri January 20, 2017 live Arce Dwyer Obama extends additional benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees http://jurist.org/paperchase/2010/06/obama-extends-additional-benefits-to-same-sex-partners-of-federal-employees.php June 3, 2010 JURIST December 11, 2010 June 27 — Same-sex marriage in Iceland is legalized with Prime Minister Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir and her partner, Jónína Leósdóttir, among the first to make use of the law.PM Marries with New Marital Law Iceland Review Online June 27, 2010 http://www.icelandreview.com/icelandreview/daily_news/?cat_id=16567&ew_0_a_id=364331 July 22, 2010 March 14, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120314143728/http://www.icelandreview.com/icelandreview/daily_news/?cat_id=16567&ew_0_a_id=364331 dead August 4 — District Judge Vaughn R. Walker rules in Perry v. Schwarzenegger that Proposition 8, the state constitutional amendment barring same-sex marriage in California, is in violation of the constitution.Perry v. Schwarzenegger, 704 F.Supp.2d 921. Accessed December 12, 2010. Dolan Maura Judge strikes down Prop. 8, allows gay marriage in California [Updated] L.A. Now Los Angeles Times August 4, 2010 http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2010/08/prop8-gay-marriage.html December 12, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101206022635/http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2010/08/prop8-gay-marriage.html December 6, 2010 live The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issues an emergency stay without explanation on August 16.Bloomberg Businessweek August 16, 2010 August 16, 2010 California Gay Marriage Remains Banned During Appeal Joel Rosenblatt and Edvard Pettersson http://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-08-16/california-gay-marriage-remains-banned-during-appeal.html https://web.archive.org/web/20100819214917/http://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-08-16/california-gay-marriage-remains-banned-during-appeal.html August 19, 2010 dead September 13 — Chief of the Defence Force of Australia Angus Houston issues an order lifting the ban on transgender personnel. Dennett Harley Let them serve: Defence drops ban on transgender soldiers Crikey September 15, 2010 http://www.crikey.com.au/2010/09/15/let-them-serve-defence-drops-ban-on-transgender-soldiers/ December 12, 2010 September 29 — Tasmania passes a bill recognizing legal same-sex marriages performed outside Tasmania.http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/09/29/3025417.htm?section=justin https://web.archive.org/web/20101002223012/http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/09/29/3025417.htm?section=justin dead October 2, 2010 Tasmania to recognise same-sex marriage September 29, 2010 ABC October 1, 2021 December 22 — The Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Act of 2010 is signed into law by United States President Barack Obamahttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-12-22/obama-signs-repeal-of-ban-on-gays-in-military-says-law-strengthens-u-s-.html Bloomberg Roger Runningen Obama Signs Repeal of Ban on Gays in Military, Says Law Strengthens U.S December 22, 2010 December 22, 2010 following its passage by the United States Congress.https://www.cbsnews.com/news/dont-ask-dont-tell-repeal-passes-in-the-house/ Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Passes in the House Condon Stephanie CBS live https://web.archive.org/web/20101217021504/https://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20025809-503544.html December 17, 2010https://edition.cnn.com/2010/POLITICS/12/18/senate.dadt/ Senate votes to repeal ban on gays openly serving in military CNN December 18, 2010 October 1, 2021 live https://web.archive.org/web/20110106200012/http://articles.cnn.com/2010-12-18/politics/senate.dadt_1_service-members-senate-votes-repeal-ban?_s=PM%3APOLITICS January 6, 2011 2011 January 1 — The Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act 2010 comes into effect in Ireland, allowing same-sex couples to enter civil partnerships.https://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2011/0101/breaking25.html Partnership laws come into force Cullen Paul January 1, 2011 The Irish Times October 1, 2021 October 22, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121022213340/http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2011/0101/breaking25.html dead January 31 — Following its passage in December 2010, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn signs the Illinois Religious Freedom Protection and Civil Union Act. The law is scheduled to take effect June 1 and allows all couples, regardless of gender, to enter into civil unions which provide all of the state benefits of marriage.https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/01/31/illinois-civil-unions-law_n_816243.html Illinois Civil Unions Law: Governor Quinn Will Sign Historic Legislation Today January 31, 2011 Huffpost October 1, 2021http://content.usatoday.com/communities/ondeadline/post/2011/01/illinois-governor-legalizes-civil-unions-for-gays-lesbians/1 Illinois governor legalizes civil unions for gays, lesbians Winter Michael January 31, 2011 USA Today October 1, 2021 April 13 — Rear Admiral Mark L. Tidd, Chief of Chaplains of the United States Navy, issues a two-page "guidance" memo stating that following final repeal of the "don't ask, don't tell" policy, same-sex couples will be allowed to marry in Naval facilities with Naval chaplains officiating in those states in which same-sex marriage is legal.https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/dont-navy-oks-bases-chaplains-sex-marriages-repeal/story?id=13570191 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell': Navy OKs Bases, Chaplains for Same-Sex Marriages After Repeal Dwyer Devin May 10, 2011 ABC News October 1, 2021 April 29 — The United States Department of Labor updates its internal equal employment opportunity policy to bar discrimination on the basis of gender identity.http://www.dol.gov/oasam/programs/crc/crc-internal/eeo.htm U.S. Department of Labor Policy on Equal Employment Opportunity April 2011 United States Department of Labor October 1, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20110504022729/http://www.dol.gov/oasam/programs/crc/crc-internal/eeo.htm May 4, 2011 June 24 — Following a 36–26 vote passing exemptions for religious organizations,http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/169430/20110624/gay-marriage-new-york-senate-vote.htm New York Senate Passes Chapter Amendment Maldonado Elisha June 24, 2011 International Business Times October 1, 2021 the New York Senate passes a chapter amendment legalizing same-sex marriage.https://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/25/nyregion/gay-marriage-approved-by-new-york-senate.html New York Allows Same-Sex Marriage, Becoming Largest State to Pass Law Confessore Nicholas Hakim Danny June 24, 2011 The New York Times October 1, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20110626145358/https://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/25/nyregion/gay-marriage-approved-by-new-york-senate.html June 26, 2011 The New York State Assembly approves the bill by 80–63https://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/16/nyregion/gop-senators-stalled-in-talks-on-gay-marriage-bill.html G.O.P. Senators Are Stalled in Talks on Marriage Bill Confessore Nicholas Hakim Danny June 15, 2011 The New York Times October 1, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20110619070935/https://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/16/nyregion/gop-senators-stalled-in-talks-on-gay-marriage-bill.html June 19, 2011http://www.ny1.com/content/top_stories/141611/state-senate-approves-religious-amendments-prior-to-same-sex-marriage-vote State Senate Approves Religious Amendments, Undertakes Vote On Same-Sex Marriage Bill June 24, 2011 NY1 October 1, 2021 https://archive.today/20120910092638/http://www.ny1.com/content/top_stories/141611/state-senate-approves-religious-amendments--undertakes-vote-on-same-sex-marriage-bill September 10, 2012 and it is signed into law shortly before midnight by Governor Andrew Cuomo.http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/article/NY-Gov-Cuomo-signs-gay-marriage-law-1439604.php NY Gov. Cuomo signs gay marriage law Stamford Advocate June 27, 2011 October 1, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20110628141248/http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/article/NY-Gov-Cuomo-signs-gay-marriage-law-1439604.php June 28, 2011 New York becomes the largest state in the United States to recognize same-sex marriage.Confessore Nicholas Barbaro Michael New York Allows Same-Sex Marriage, Becoming Largest State to Pass Law https://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/25/nyregion/gay-marriage-approved-by-new-york-senate.html 28 January 2019 New York Times June 24, 2011 September 20 — "Don't ask, don't tell", the law which had excluded LGBT people from serving openly in the United States military since 1993, expires nine months after it was legislatively repealed. The United States Army is the first branch of the military to officially announce that the exclusionary policy is over.https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/plum-line/post/its-official-dont-ask-dont-tell-is-history/2011/03/03/gIQAq93yfK_blog.html It's official: 'Don't ask don't tell' is history Sargent Greg September 19, 2011 The Washington Post October 1, 2021 December 1 — In Australia, the Parliament of Queensland passes the Civil Partnership Bill.http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-12-01/queensland-parliament-passes-same-sex-bill/3705444?section=qld Queensland parliament passes same-sex bill November 30, 2011 ABC October 1, 2021 December 6 — Elio Di Rupo of Belgium becomes the first openly gay male leader of a European Union country.http://www.advocate.com/news/daily-news/2011/12/06/worlds-first-full-time-gay-male-leader-belgiums-elio-di-rupo World's First Full-Time Gay Male Leader: Belgium's Elio Di Rupo Broverman Neal December 6, 2011 Advocate October 1, 2021 2012 February 7 — The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit rules in Perry v. Schwarzenegger that California's Proposition 8, which restricts marriage to mixed-sex couples, is unconstitutional.https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/calif-same-sex-marriage-ban-ruled-unconstitutional/2012/02/07/gIQAMNwkwQ_story.html California Proposition 8 Same-Sex-Marriage Ban Ruled Unconstitutional Barnes Robert February 7, 2012 The Washington Post October 6, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20120215044916/https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/calif-same-sex-marriage-ban-ruled-unconstitutional/2012/02/07/gIQAMNwkwQ_story.html February 15, 2012 May 8 — In the United States, North Carolina voters approve Amendment 1 to the state constitution, banning same-sex marriages and any "domestic legal union".https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2012/5/9/north-carolina-bans-gay-marriages N Carolina deals a blow www.aljazeera.com May 28 — In Moldova, a bill that bans discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation in employment is signed into law by President Nicolae Timofti.http://moldnews.md/rus/news/48222 Избранный президент Николае Тимофти промульгировал Закон об обеспечении равенства Russian May 28, 2012 Moldnews October 1, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20131014064019/http://moldnews.md/rus/news/48222 October 14, 2013 May 31 — In the United States, the 1st Circuit Court of Appeals strikes down Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act as unconstitutional.http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-05-31/defense-of-marriage-act-unconstitutional-appeals-court-says Defense of Marriage Act Ruled Unconstitutional by Court Jeffrey Don Dolmetsch Chris June 1, 2012 Bloomberg October 1, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20120604034258/http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-05-31/defense-of-marriage-act-unconstitutional-appeals-court-says June 4, 2012 December 5 — The Supreme Court of Mexico unanimously strikes down a same-sex marriage ban in the southern state of Oaxaca, paving the way for same-sex marriages nationally.Brydum Sunnivie http://www.advocate.com/politics/marriage-equality/2012/12/05/mexico-supreme-court-strikes-down-marriage-ban Mexico Supreme Court Strikes Down Marriage Ban 5 December 2012 Advocate.com 12 December 2012 2013 January 1 — Same-sex marriage becomes legal in the U.S. state of Maryland.http://www.advocate.com/politics/marriage-equality/2013/01/01/maryland-rings-new-year-marriage-equality Maryland Rings in New Year With Marriage Equality The Advocate January 2 — The National Assembly of France approves Article 1 of the same-sex marriage bill by 249–97. January 5 — The Parliament of the United Kingdom passes the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill with a vote of 400–175, legalizing same-sex marriage in England and Wales.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-21346220 Gay marriage: MPs back bill despite Conservative backbench opposition BBC News 5 February 2013 5 March 2013 April 23 — The National Assembly of France approves a marriage equality bill in a second voting, legalizing same-sex marriage and adoption.http://www.advocate.com/politics/marriage-equality/2013/04/23/france-approves-marriage-equality-bill France Approves Marriage Equality Bill April 23, 2013 www.advocate.com May 1 — Civil unions become legal in the U.S. state of Colorado.http://bigstory.ap.org/article/civil-unions-be-signed-law-colorado Civil unions signed into law in Colorado Associated Press Big Story 21 March 2013 Ivan Moreno 28 January 2019 19 March 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140319034413/http://bigstory.ap.org/article/civil-unions-be-signed-law-colorado dead May 14 — Same-sex marriage becomes legal in Brazil after the Federal Court ruled that the government was not allowed to discriminate against gay people in the provision of marriage licenses.http://www.france24.com/en/20130514-brazil-judicial-panel-clears-way-gay-marriage Brazil judicial panel clears way for gay marriage france24.com 14 May 2013 7 July 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130609172419/http://www.france24.com/en/20130514-brazil-judicial-panel-clears-way-gay-marriage 9 June 2013 May 30 — The Nigerian parliament passes a law banning same-sex marriage.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-22722789 Nigerian parliament bans same-sex marriage bbc.co.uk 30 May 2013 2 August 2013 July 1 — Same-sex marriage becomes legal in the U.S. state of Delaware.Byrne Tom Delaware becomes 11th state to approve same-sex marriage http://www.wdde.org/43765-delaware-approves-same-sex-marriage 7 May 2013 WDDE 7 May 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20131229085636/http://www.wdde.org/43765-delaware-approves-same-sex-marriage 29 December 2013 August 1 — Same-sex marriage becomes legal in the U.S. states of Rhode Island and Minnesota.Klepper David RI Now 10th State to Allow Gay Marriage https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/ri-10th-state-allowing-gay-marriage-19089165#.UYgJ1kpS5mY 6 May 2013 ABC News 2 May 2013http://tv.msnbc.com/2013/05/13/marriage-equality-in-minnesota-a-gay-rights-victory-in-the-midwest/ Marriage equality in Minnesota: A gay-rights victory in the Midwest 13 May 2013 17 May 2013 August 5 — Same-sex marriage becomes legal in Uruguayhttp://eldiario.com.uy/2013/07/29/las-parejas-homosexuales-podran-casarse-a-partir-del-5-de-agosto/ Matrimonio igualitario: las parejas homosexuales podran casarse a partir del 5 de agosto Pastor Lucia July 29, 2013 Spanish October 1, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20131024100055/http://eldiario.com.uy/2013/07/29/las-parejas-homosexuales-podran-casarse-a-partir-del-5-de-agosto/ October 24, 2013 after it was passed on May 10 by the Chamber of Deputies of Uruguay with 71 affirmative votes out of 92 in its second reading,http://www.elpais.com.uy/informacion/votacion-de-matrimonio-igualitario-empezo-con-polemica-por-bandera.html La Camara de Diputados aprobo ley de matrimonio gay poir 71 votos en 92 April 10, 2013 El Pais Spanish October 1, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20130411014150/http://www.elpais.com.uy/informacion/votacion-de-matrimonio-igualitario-empezo-con-polemica-por-bandera.html April 11, 2013 making Uruguay the second country in Latin America, after Argentina, and twelfth overall, to legalize same-sex marriage. The law was previously passed by the Senate on April 2 by a 23–8 vote.https://iglesiacatolica.org.uy/senado-aprobo-ley-de-matrimonio-igualitario-23-a-favor-8-en-contra/ Senado aprobo ley de matrimonio igualitario: 23 a favor, 8 en contra Spanish Iglesia Catolica Conferencia Episcopal del Uruguay October 6, 2021 December 11 — The Supreme Court of India overrules the Delhi Court in re-establishing the primacy of section 377 of the Indian penal code that makes homosexual activity illegal.http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2013/12/indian-top-court-says-gay-sex-an-offense-2013121152555111516.html Indian top court says gay sex is an offence December 11, 2013 Aljazeera October 6, 2021 December 12 — The High Court of Australia overrules the Australian Capital Territory's law allowing same-sex marriage in contravention of the Marriage Act saying the federal parliament alone could set such laws. The ruling annuls weddings that have already taken place.https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2013/12/12/australian-court-strikes-down-gay-marriage Australian court strikes down gay marriage December 12, 2013 Aljazeera October 6, 2021 December 17 — The Parliament of Uganda approves the Uganda Anti-Homosexuality Bill, which originally proposed the death penalty for homosexuality but now contains the punishment of life in prison for "aggravated homosexuality".http://www.aljazeera.com/news/africa/2013/12/uganda-mps-approve-life-sentences-gays-20131220105254779153.html Uganda MPS approve anti-gay law December 21, 2013 Aljazeera October 6, 2021 The bill must be signed by the President of Uganda before becoming law. December 19 — The New Mexico Supreme Court ruled unanimously that the state must issue marriage licenses to couples without respect to gender.https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/12/19/new-mexico-gay-marriage/4126659/ USA Today Gay marriage ruled legal by New Mexico's high court 19 December 2013 October 6, 2021 2014 January 13 — Nigeria passes new legislation criminalizing the aiding and abetting as well as promotion of homosexuality, public displays of same-sex relationships, and belonging to homosexual groups.https://www.voanews.com/a/nigerian-activists-wave-of-homophobia-forces-gay-people-from-homes-jobs/1861288.html Nigerian Activists Fear New Wave of Homophobia Heather Murdock 28 February 2014 1 December 2016 Those in a same-sex marriage or civil union may be sentenced to 14 years in prison and foreign partnerships are "void". People who register, operate, or participate in gay clubs, societies, and organizations or make public displays of affection as part of a same-sex relationship can be punished by up to 10 years in prison.http://www.aljazeera.com/news/africa/2014/01/nigeria-passes-law-banning-gay-marriage-2014113151626685617.html Nigeria passes law against gay relationships 1 December 2016 February 4 — The Scottish Parliament approves a same-sex marriage bill.http://in.reuters.com/article/britain-scotland-gay-marriage-idINDEEA130EW20140204 https://web.archive.org/web/20160306172424/http://in.reuters.com/article/britain-scotland-gay-marriage-idINDEEA130EW20140204 dead March 6, 2016 Scotland becomes 17th country to approve same-sex marriages Belinda Goldsmith Reuters 4 February 2014 1 December 2016 April 14 — In Malta, parliament approves a civil partnership bill.https://www.queer.de/detail.php?article_id=21392 Malta führt Eingetragene Partnerschaften ein queer.de July 21 — United States President Barack Obama signs an executive order expanding employment protections for federal workers and contractors to include gender identity. This order also bans sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination for companies receiving federal contracts.Gregory Korte Obama signs executive order banning LGBT discrimination https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2014/07/21/obama-executive-order-lgbt-discrimination/12944523/ 22 July 2014 USA Today 21 July 2014 August 1 — The Constitutional Court of Uganda invalidates the Anti-Homosexuality Bill due to too members of parliament being present to vote on the bill.Uganda court annuls anti-homosexuality law https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-28605400 6 October 2014 BBC News 1 August 2014 October 9 — Estonia becomes the first former Soviet country to recognize same-sex partnerships. The law comes into effect in 2016.Ex-Soviet nation Estonia OKs gay unions Jari Tanner http://www.newsobserver.com/2014/10/09/4219587/ex-soviet-nation-estonia-oks-gay.html 9 October 2014 AP 9 October 2014 9 October 2014 https://archive.today/20141009200536/http://www.newsobserver.com/2014/10/09/4219587/ex-soviet-nation-estonia-oks-gay.html dead October 10 — Same-sex marriage becomes legal in North Carolina,Judge Strikes Down North Carolina Gay Marriage Ban https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/10/10/north-carolina-gay-marriage_n_5968130.html 10 October 2014 AP 10 October 2014 and same-sex married couples in Virginia can now legally adopt.Sizemore Bill McAuliffe: Gay married couples can adopt children https://www.pilotonline.com/government/virginia/article_139a86e0-ec0c-59ff-9909-e16fb2a83528.html 13 April 2022 11 October 2014 October 15 — Same-sex marriage becomes legal in Idaho.http://cdn.ca9.uscourts.gov/datastore/general/2014/05/20/14-35420a.pdf Susan Latta; et al. v C. L. Otter May 10, 2014 United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit October 1, 2021 October 17 — Same-sex marriage becomes legal in Arizona after U.S. District Court Judge John W. Sedwick rules that state's ban is unconstitutional. Sedwick refuses to grant a stay on his opinion and State Attorney General Tom Horne chooses not to appeal.Arizona Same-Sex Marriage Ban Is Unconstitutional, Marriages To Begin "Immediately" BuzzFeed https://www.buzzfeed.com/chrisgeidner/arizona-same-sex-marriage-ban-is-unconstitutional-federal-ju 17 October 2014 17 October 2014In sharp turn, gay couples marry in Arizona Jacques Billeaud http://bigstory.ap.org/article/e7eca40f136546ecb0c0d4978a8e97af/judge-strikes-down-arizonas-ban-gay-marriage 17 October 2014 AP 17 October 2014 17 October 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141017180332/http://bigstory.ap.org/article/e7eca40f136546ecb0c0d4978a8e97af/judge-strikes-down-arizonas-ban-gay-marriage dead October 21 — Same-sex marriage becomes legal in Wyoming.Wyoming Becomes Latest to Legalize Gay Marriage Bob Moen https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/wyoming-prepares-legalize-sex-marriage-26336559 21 October 2014 AP 21 October 2014 December 17 — Same-sex marriage becomes legal in Scotland.Same-sex marriage becomes legal in Scotland http://www.scotsman.com/news/scotland/top-stories/same-sex-marriage-becomes-legal-in-scotland-1-3635305 17 December 2014 22 December 2014 2015 January 1 — Same-sex marriage becomes legal in Luxembourg.Jean Olinger and Henri Huber say 'I do' http://www.wort.lu/en/luxembourg/first-same-sex-marriage-in-luxembourg-jean-olinger-and-henri-huber-say-i-do-54a5440e0c88b46a8ce4e576 2 January 2015 1 January 2015 1 August 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170801175604/https://www.wort.lu/en/luxembourg/first-same-sex-marriage-in-luxembourg-jean-olinger-and-henri-huber-say-i-do-54a5440e0c88b46a8ce4e576 dead January 6 — Same-sex marriage becomes legal in Florida.Florida becomes 36th state to legalize gay marriage https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/chi-florida-gay-marriage-20150106-story.html 6 January 2015 AP 6 January 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150106151001/http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/chi-florida-gay-marriage-20150106-story.html 6 January 2015 dead March 3 — The Slovenian Parliament votes to legalize marriage for same-sex couples.Slovenian parliament votes to legalise same-sex marriage https://news.yahoo.com/slovenian-parliament-votes-legalise-same-sex-marriage-215418898.html March 3, 2015 March 3, 2015 June 12 — In the Mexican state of Chihuahua, Governor César Duarte Jáquez announces that his administration will no longer prevent same-sex couples from marrying.Michael Lavers Mexican state to allow same-sex marriage http://www.washingtonblade.com/2015/06/12/mexican-state-to-allow-same-sex-marriage/ June 12, 2015 Washington Blade June 12, 2015 June 22 — Same-sex marriage becomes legal in the Pitcairn Islands.Pacific's tiny Pitcairn Island legalises same-sex marriage https://news.yahoo.com/pacifics-tiny-pitcairn-island-legalises-same-sex-marriage-054000020.html June 22, 2015 June 26, 2015 June 26 — Same-sex marriage is legalized in the United States of America following the 5–4 Supreme Court ruling Obergefell v. Hodges, which declares the refusal to grant marriage licenses to gay and lesbian couples unconstitutional.Pete Williams Landmark: Supreme Court Rules Same-Sex Marriage Legal Nationwide https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/same-sex-marraige-legal-nationwide-supreme-court-rules-n375551 June 26, 2015 NBCNews June 26, 2015 July 13 — The Pentagon announces that it will allow transgender personnel to serve openly in the US military, starting in 2016.https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/pentagon-to-allow-transgender-members-to-serve-openly/2015/07/13/fe9b054a-298d-11e5-a5ea-cf74396e59ec_story.html Military to allow transgender members to serve openly The Washington Post 1 December 2016 October 22 — Civil unions become legal in become legal in Chile. Chile civil union law comes into force – BBC News BBC News 22 October 2015 https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-34602629 2015-12-30 en-GB November 17 — Ireland holds its first same-sex marriage . First same-sex marriages take place http://www.rte.ie/news/2015/1117/742465-same-sex-couple-marriage/ RTE.ie 17 November 2015 2015-12-30 December 9 — Same-sex unions become legal in Cyprus.http://in-cyprus.com/civil-unions-become-law/ https://web.archive.org/web/20151127055351/http://in-cyprus.com/civil-unions-become-law/ dead Civil unions become law November 27, 2015 December 23 — The Greek Parliament approves a bill that recognizes civil unions between same-sex couples.http://www.grreporter.info/en/samesex_couples_will_have_equal_rights_heterosexual_couples_cohabitation_agreements/13711 Same-sex couples will have equal rights with heterosexual couples with cohabitation agreements 1 December 2016https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/greece-gay-civil-partnerships_us_567ab87de4b06fa6887f815f Great News For Greece's LGBT Community HuffPost Greece HuffPost 23 December 2015 1 December 2016Queer.de: Griechenland gibt Homo-Paaren die "Ehe light" (German language) 2016 January 1 — Civil unions and step-child adoption by same-sex couples become legal in Estonia.http://www.gaystarnews.com/article/estonia-gay-civil-partnerships-now-legal-but-couples-told-to-wait/#gs.iZ2N_9g Estonia: Gay civil partnerships now legal but couples told to wait 2 January 2016 1 December 2016 4 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304112137/http://www.gaystarnews.com/article/estonia-gay-civil-partnerships-now-legal-but-couples-told-to-wait/#gs.iZ2N_9g dead January 20 — The Evangelical Church in the Rhineland votes to allow same-sex marriages in its churches.EKIR.de: (German), January 2016 April 1 — Same-sex marriage becomes legal in Greenland. The first same-sex couples are married the same day.http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2016/04/01/same-sex-couples-can-now-officially-marry-in-greenland/ Same sex couples can now officially marry in Greenland April 2016 1 December 2016 May 12 — Same-sex sexual activity is decriminalized in Nauru,http://www.radionz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/304995/nauru-decriminalises-homosexuality Nauru decriminalises homosexuality 27 May 2016 1 December 2016http://ronlaw.gov.nr/nauru_lpms/index.php/act/view/1168 RONLAW – Nauru's Online Legal Database – Crimes Act 2016 in force 1 December 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20180607221913/http://ronlaw.gov.nr/nauru_lpms/index.php/act/view/1168 7 June 2018 dead and same-sex marriage becomes legal in the Mexican state of Jalisco following the Congress of Jalisco complying with the Mexican Supreme Court ruling by amending the state civil code. May 17 — Same-sex sexual activity is officially decriminalized in Seychelles. http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2016/05/18/seychelles-repeals-colonial-era-law-banning-gay-sex/ Seychelles repeals colonial-era law banning gay sex Duffy Nick 18 May 2016 Pink News en-GB 21 March 2016 May 20 — Same-sex marriage becomes legal in the Mexican state of Campeche.http://telemarcampeche.com/2016/05/20/entra-en-vigor-la-ley-de-matrimonios-igualitarios/ Entra en vigor la Ley de Matrimonios Igualitarios ReporDig5 2016-05-20 Telemar Campeche TV 2016-06-04 2016-05-22 https://web.archive.org/web/20160522002731/http://telemarcampeche.com/2016/05/20/entra-en-vigor-la-ley-de-matrimonios-igualitarios/ dead July 1 — A bill banning the use of conversion therapy on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity takes effect in the U.S. state of Vermont.http://news10.com/2016/05/25/gov-shumlin-signs-law-banning-conversion-therapy-in-vermont/ Gov. Shumlin signs law banning conversion therapy in Vermont O'Toole Kevin 2016-05-25 NEWS10 ABC 2016-07-31 2017-10-17 https://web.archive.org/web/20171017041257/http://news10.com/2016/05/25/gov-shumlin-signs-law-banning-conversion-therapy-in-vermont/ dead July 8 — A bill that prohibits discrimination based on gender identity in public accommodations is signed into law by Massachusetts governor Charlie Baker.http://www.lgbtqnation.com/2016/07/massachusetts-governor-signs-sweeping-transgender-rights-bill/ Massachusetts governor signs sweeping transgender rights bill LGBTQ Nation 2017-01-18 July 16 — The General Synod of the Anglican Church in Canada votes in favor of same-sex marriage.CBC:Anglicans to allow same-sex marriage after vote recount July 22 — Same-sex marriage becomes legal in the Isle of Man.http://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-man-news/gay-marriage-bill-on-course-to-be-law/ Gay marriage bill on course to be law – Manx Radio 2016-07-09 2016-07-31 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160709174126/http://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-man-news/gay-marriage-bill-on-course-to-be-law/ 9 July 2016 dmy August 10 — Same-sex sexual activity is officially decriminalized by high court decision in Belize.http://www.breakingbelizenews.com/2016/08/10/supreme-court-rules-section-53-unconstitutional/ Supreme Court rules Section 53 unconstitutional 10 August 2016 1 December 2016 September 1 — Northern Ireland lifts its lifetime ban on gay men donating blood.https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2016/jun/02/northern-ireland-lift-ban-gay-men-donating-blood Northern Ireland to lift ban on gay men donating blood McDonald Henry 2016-06-02 the Guardian 2016-06-04 October 1 — A policy that lifts the ban on openly transgender troops serving in the military goes into effect in the United States.http://www.mcclatchydc.com/news/nation-world/national/article86902072.html Military lifts transgender ban mcclatchydc 2017-01-08 October 13 — Same-sex marriage becomes legal in the British Antarctic Territory.https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/561342/The_Marriage_Ordinance_2016.pdf The Marriage Ordinance 2016https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/review-of-british-antarctic-territory-legislation-changes-to-the-marriage-and-registration-ordinances Review of British Antarctic Territory legislation: changes to the marriage and registration ordinances – Publications – GOV.UK 1 December 2016 December 15 — Same-sex marriage becomes legal in Gibraltar. The first same-sex marriage is performed the following day.http://www.gibraltarlaws.gov.gi/articles/2016-22.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20161217231602/http://www.gibraltarlaws.gov.gi/articles/2016-22.pdf dead 17 December 2016 Civil Marriage Amendment Act 2016 [No. 22 of 2016] 1 November 2016http://www.gbc.gi/news/first-same-sex-marriage-takes-place-rock-34024 https://web.archive.org/web/20161217232344/http://www.gbc.gi/news/first-same-sex-marriage-takes-place-rock-34024 dead 2016-12-17 GBC - Gibraltar News - GBC TV and Radio Gibraltar 2016-12-17 2017-01-08 2017 January 1 — Same-sex marriage becomes legal in Ascension Island.http://www.ascension-island.gov.ac/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/LN-6-Marriage-AscensionCommencement-Order-2016.pdf Marriage (Ascension) (Commencement) Order, 2016 1 January 2017 Ascension Island Government https://web.archive.org/web/20170113171028/http://www.ascension-island.gov.ac/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/LN-6-Marriage-AscensionCommencement-Order-2016.pdf 13 January 2017 January 9 — The Constitutional Court of Peru rules that all same-sex marriages performed abroad must be recognized and registered as such in Peru.http://www.gaystarnews.com/article/peru-same-sex-marriage-oscar-galarza/#gs.J5guebc Court orders Peru to recognize its first same-sex marriage 2017-01-10 Gay Star News en-GB 2017-01-14 2017-01-11 https://web.archive.org/web/20170111144420/http://www.gaystarnews.com/article/peru-same-sex-marriage-oscar-galarza/#gs.J5guebc deadhttp://peru21.pe/actualidad/poder-judicial-emitio-historica-sentencia-favor-matrimonio-homosexual-2267344 Poder judicial emitió histórica sentencia en favor del matrimonio homosexual 2017-01-09 Peru21 2017-01-14 https://web.archive.org/web/20170816043343/http://peru21.pe/actualidad/poder-judicial-emitio-historica-sentencia-favor-matrimonio-homosexual-2267344 2017-08-16 dead January 20 — Following the inauguration of Donald Trump as President of the United States, all mentions of LGBT rights are removed from the White House website.https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/2017/live-updates/politics/live-coverage-of-trumps-inauguration/lgbt-rights-page-disappears-from-white-house-web-site/ LGBT rights page disappears from White House web site Washington Post 2017-03-09 February 22 — The Trump administration withdraws guidelines for transgender students in public schools regarding the use of bathroom and facilities corresponding with their gender identity.https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/02/22/516664633/trump-administration-rescinds-obama-rule-on-transgender-students-bathroom-use Trump Administration Rescinds Obama Rule On Transgender Students' Bathroom Use NPR.org 2017-03-09 en March 1 — Same-sex marriage becomes legal in Finland, with the first weddings taking place the same week. Joint adoption becomes legal as well.http://www.washingtonblade.com/2017/03/01/finland-sex-marriage-law-takes-effect/ Finland same-sex marriage law takes effect 2017-03-01 Washington Blade: Gay News, Politics, LGBT Rights 2017-03-08 A law requiring all single-occupancy bathrooms to be gender-neutral goes into effect in California, the first state to adopt such legislation.http://www.eqca.org/gov-1732/ Governor Signs California "All-Gender" Restroom Bill www.eqca.org 29 September 2016 en 2017-03-09 British Secretary of Education Justine Greening announces that Sex and Relationship Education will be made compulsory in all English schools by 2019.http://www.gaystarnews.com/article/sex-ed-made-compulsory-schools-across-england/#gs.=3GPVSo Sex education to be made compulsory in schools across England 2017-03-01 Gay Star News 2017-03-09 en-GB 2017-03-07 https://web.archive.org/web/20170307230734/http://www.gaystarnews.com/article/sex-ed-made-compulsory-schools-across-england/#gs.=3GPVSo dead April 25 — The Danish Parliament ratifies legislation to legalize same-sex marriage in the Faroe Islands.https://theperchybird.wordpress.com/2017/04/25/danish-parliament-ratifies-faroe-islands-same-sex-marriage-law/ Danish Parliament Ratifies Faroe Islands' Same-sex Marriage Law Bird The Perchy 2017-04-25 The Perchy Bird 2017-05-23 May 2 — Same-sex marriage becomes legal in Guernsey.http://www.guernseylegalresources.gg/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=107294&p=0 The Same-Sex Marriage (Guernsey) Law, 2016 (Commencement) Ordinance, 2017 Guernsey Legal Resources 26 April 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170426192919/http://www.guernseylegalresources.gg/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=107294&p=0 26 April 2017 May 5 — Same-sex marriage becomes legal in Bermuda following a landmark supreme court case.https://www.gaystarnews.com/article/bermuda-legalizes-same-sex-marriage-in-landmark-supreme-court-case/ Bermuda legalizes same-sex marriage in landmark Supreme Court case James Besanvalle May 6, 2017 Gay Star News July 16 — The Israeli government announces that gay couples will not be allowed to adopt in Israel.https://www.timesofisrael.com/government-will-not-allow-gay-couples-to-adopt-in-israel/ Government will not allow gay couples to adopt in Israel The Times of Israel 16 July 2017 13 December 2017 July 26 — Donald Trump announces a ban on transgender people serving in the United States military.https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/26/us/politics/trump-transgender-military.html Trump Says Transgender People Will Not Be Allowed in the Military The New York Times July 26, 2017 December 13, 2017 August 4 — Same-sex marriage becomes legal in Tristan da Cunha. September 1 — Same-sex marriage becomes legal in Malta.https://www.washingtonblade.com/2017/09/01/malta-sex-marriage-law-takes-effect/ Malta same-sex marriage law takes effect Washington Blade Michael K. Lavers 1 September 2017 3 September 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170903032841/https://www.washingtonblade.com/2017/09/01/malta-sex-marriage-law-takes-effect/ A bill for legalization was passed by the Parliament on 12 July and signed by the President on 1 August.http://www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/national/78874/malta_legalises_samesex_marriage_as_parliament_votes_in_favour_of_marriage_equality_bill Malta legalises same-sex marriage, as parliament votes in favour of marriage equality bill Malta Today Yannick Pace 12 July 2017 12 July 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170713023259/http://www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/national/78874/malta_legalises_samesex_marriage_as_parliament_votes_in_favour_of_marriage_equality_bill 13 July 2017 October 1 — Same-sex marriage becomes legal in Germany.https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-41460032 Germany gay marriage: Couple are first to marry under new law BBC News 1 October 2017 1 October 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20171009055619/http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-41460032 9 October 2017 A bill for legalization was passed by the Bundestag on 30 June, and by the Bundesrat on 7 July.https://www.reuters.com/article/us-germany-gay-marriage-idUSKBN19L0PQ German lawmakers approve same-sex marriage in landmark vote Reuters 30 June 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170701072305/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-germany-gay-marriage-idUSKBN19L0PQ 1 July 2017http://www.dw.com/en/same-sex-marriage-bill-clears-german-upper-house/a-39593290 Same-sex marriage bill clears German upper house 7 July 2017 7 July 2017 Deutsche Welle 9 July 2017 live https://web.archive.org/web/20170709132154/http://www.dw.com/en/same-sex-marriage-bill-clears-german-upper-house/a-39593290 It was signed by President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on 20 July.http://www.dw.com/en/german-president-signs-gay-marriage-bill-into-law/a-39795137 German president signs gay marriage bill into law Deutsche Welle 21 July 2017 21 July 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170721181105/http://www.dw.com/en/german-president-signs-gay-marriage-bill-into-law/a-39795137 21 July 2017 December 7 — Same-sex marriage becomes legal in Australia.https://edition.cnn.com/2017/12/07/asia/australia-same-sex-marriage-intl/index.html Australia legalizes same-sex marriage CNN 7 December 2017 December 11 — Despite US president Donald Trump's opposition, a federal judge rules that transgender people will be allowed to enlist in the United States military from January 1, 2018.https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/11/us/politics/transgender-military-pentagon.html Transgender People Will Be Allowed to Enlist in the Military as a Court Case Advances The New York Times December 11, 2017 December 12 — The Trump administration appeals the decision of December 11, requesting to stop transgender enlistment in the United States military.https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-administration-requests-emergency-stay-to-stop-transgender-enlistment-in-january Trump administration requests emergency stay to stop transgender enlistment in January Fox News December 12, 2017 2018 April 12 — Trinidad and Tobago's High Court decriminalizes same-sex sexual activity.Court rules 'Buggery Law' unconstitutional http://103fm.tt/court-rules-buggery-law-unconstitutional/ 12 April 2018 103FM 12 April 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180412162221/http://103fm.tt/court-rules-buggery-law-unconstitutional/ 12 April 2018 San Juan, Trinidad and TobagoMorgan Joe Trinidad and Tobago's High Court decriminalizes gay sex https://www.gaystarnews.com/article/trinidad-tobago-gay-sex-ruling/#gs.T5_fzxw Gay Star News 12 April 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180412164145/https://www.gaystarnews.com/article/trinidad-tobago-gay-sex-ruling/ 12 April 2018 London, England 12 April 2018 June 1 — Same-sex marriage is no longer legal in Bermuda. June 6 — The Supreme Court of Bermuda strikes down the ban on same-sex marriage five days after the ban goes into effect. A stay is implemented, allowing the Government time to respond.http://www.royalgazette.com/same-sex-marriage/article/20180606/court-rules-in-favour-of-same-sex-marriage Court rules in favour of same-sex marriage Royal Gazette 6 June 2018https://www.thedailybeast.com/bermuda-supreme-court-strikes-down-gay-marriage-ban Bermuda Supreme Court Strikes Down Gay Marriage Ban June 6, 2018 The Daily Beast July 1 — Same-sex marriage becomes legal in Jersey.https://statesassembly.gov.je/Pages/Propositions.aspx?infoid=A1B0C43F-4192-4BFE-9FC1-53AAEC8F5208 Propositions statesassembly.gov.je September 6 — The Indian Supreme Court decriminalizes homosexuality, striking down part of Section 377.https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/sc-de-criminalises-homosexuality-says-history-owes-lgbtq-community-an-apology/article61535787.ece SC decriminalises homosexuality, says history owes LGBTQ community an apology Rajagopal Krishnadas 2018-09-06 The Hindu 2018-09-08 en-IN 0971-751Xhttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/sc-decriminalises-section-377-calls-2013-ruling-arbitrary-and-retrograde/articleshow/65712063.cms SC decriminalises Section 377, calls 2013 ruling 'arbitrary and retrograde' - Times of India ► The Times of India 2018-09-08 November 15 — The parliament of San Marino allows civil unions and stepchild adoptions for homosexual couples.Queer.de San Marino: Parlament beschließt Lebenspartnerschaften (German) 2019 January 1 — Same-sex marriage becomes legal in Austria.https://www.yahoo.com/news/austrian-women-celebrate-countrys-first-same-sex-marriage-110647464.html Austrian women celebrate country's first same-sex marriage Associated Press Yahoo! 1 January 2019 2 January 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190102160138/https://www.yahoo.com/news/austrian-women-celebrate-countrys-first-same-sex-marriage-110647464.html 2 January 2019 live January 23 — Angola decriminalizes homosexuality.Reid Graeme Angola Decriminalizes Same-Sex Conduct https://www.hrw.org/news/2019/01/23/angola-decriminalizes-same-sex-conduct 28 January 2019 Human Rights Watch January 23, 2019 May 17 — Taiwan becomes the first state in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage.Hollingsworth Julia Taiwan legalizes same-sex marriage in historic first for Asia https://www.cnn.com/2019/05/17/asia/taiwan-same-sex-marriage-intl/index.html CNN.com 17 May 2019 18 May 2019 April 22 — The Madras high court grants marriage rights to transgender women under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.https://www.livelaw.in/news-updates/transwoman-regarded-as-bride-madras-hc-bans-sex-re-assignment-surgeries-intersex-children-144467 "Transwoman A 'Bride' Under Hindu Marriage Act": Madras HC; Also Bans Sex Re-Assignment Surgeries On Intersex Children [Read Judgment] 23 April 2019 2020-08-14 June 11 — Botswana decriminalizes homosexuality.Botswana scraps gay sex laws in big victory for LGBTQ rights in Africa Fox Kara 2019-06-11 2019-06-11 https://edition.cnn.com/2019/06/11/africa/botswana-lgbtq-ruling-intl/index.html?no-st=1560254302 June 13 — Same-sex marriage becomes legal in Ecuador.https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/ecuador-s-highest-court-approves-same-sex-marriage-n1017196 Ecuador's highest court approves same-sex marriage Associated Press NBC News 13 June 2019 August 13 — The Tamil Nadu state of India becomes the first place in Asia to ban sex selective surgeries on intersex infants and children.2019-08-29 Indian State Bans Unnecessary Surgery on Intersex Children - Human Rights Watch https://www.hrw.org/news/2019/08/29/indian-state-bans-unnecessary-surgery-intersex-children live https://web.archive.org/web/20210120075631/https://www.hrw.org/news/2019/08/29/indian-state-bans-unnecessary-surgery-intersex-children 2021-01-20 2022-04-10 Human Rights Watch en"Ban sex reassignment surgeries on intersex infants Madras High Court tells Tamil Nadu Govt" - The News Minute 23 April 2019 https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/ban-sex-reassignment-surgeries-intersex-infants-madras-hc-tells-tn-govt-100565 live https://web.archive.org/web/20190423135759/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/ban-sex-reassignment-surgeries-intersex-infants-madras-hc-tells-tn-govt-100565 2019-04-23 Ruling on intersex infants: Madurai activist comes in for praise by High Court https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/madurai/ruling-on-intersex-infants-madurai-activist-comes-in-for-praise-by-hc/articleshow/69016201.cms live https://web.archive.org/web/20190509070231/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/madurai/ruling-on-intersex-infants-madurai-activist-comes-in-for-praise-by-hc/articleshow/69016201.cms 2019-05-09 2019-04-24 The Times of India 24 April 2019 Indian Court Decides In Favor of Informed Consent Rights for Intersex People - Human Rights Watch 29 April 2019 https://www.hrw.org/news/2019/04/29/indian-court-decides-favor-informed-consent-rights-intersex-people live https://web.archive.org/web/20210119181838/https://www.hrw.org/news/2019/04/29/indian-court-decides-favor-informed-consent-rights-intersex-people 2021-01-19 2019-07-15 October 22 — Legislation to recognize same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland is passed by parliament, taking effect after the 21 October deadline passed without a devolved Northern Ireland government being re-formed.https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-48924695 MPs back NI abortion and same-sex marriage moves 2019-07-09 2019-10-22 en-GBhttps://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-50128860 Radical change to abortion laws in NI Page Chris 2019-10-22 2019-10-22 en-GBhttps://edition.cnn.com/2019/10/22/uk/northern-ireland-abortion-same-sex-marriage-intl-gbr/index.html Northern Ireland to legalize abortion and same-sex marriage Bianca Britton, Sheena McKenzie and Gianluca Mezzofiore CNN 22 October 2019 2019-10-22 See also LGBTQ Timeline of LGBT history – timeline of events from 12,000 BCE to present LGBT rights by country or territory – current legal status around the world LGBT social movements List of years in LGBT rights References Category:LGBTQ rights by year Category:2010s in LGBTQ history Category:2010s in LGBTQ rights