Interactive of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights around the world
Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights around the world
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Being lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender is illegal in almost 80 countries, and in at least five of them is still punishable by death. In honour of the International day against homophobia and transphobia on 17 May, explore the legal situation for LGBT people around sex, marriage or civil partnerships, adoption, free speech and hate crime by region, country and overall population