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How the LGBTQ+ Community Conquered 2020 ⚔️🏳️‍🌈
2020 has not been the easiest of years for us. From wild bushfires and hurricanes, to a global pandemic and elections, this year has put a toll on all of us.
But we want to look at the positives that happened in the LGBTQ+ community in 2020 to remind us all that there has been light in all of this darkness and that we should look forward to the wins which will greet us in 2021.
January
Northern Ireland legalised same-sex marriage
Utah bans LGBTQ conversion therapy for children
New Hampshire allows a third gender option on driving licenses
February
Croatia makes fostering children legal for same-sex couples
Switzerland votes to ban homophobic discrimination
March
Virginia bans conversion therapy for children
Gay panic defence removed as a defence for committing a crime
April
Same-sex marriage legalised in Sark, UK
May
Germany bans conversion therapy for children and adults who were pressured into receiving it
Albania bans conversion therapy
Zambian President pardons 3000 people who were jailed for being homosexual
Costa Rica legalises same-sex marriage
June
The US Supreme Court ruled that LGBTQ+ people are entitled to protection from discrimination based on their sexual orientation and gender identity
July
Montenegro voted to legalise same-sex civil partnerships
Gabon decriminalizes homosexuality
Sudan abolishes death penalty for homosexuality
Scotland becomes first country to teach LGBTQ+ history as part of their curriculum
Mexico City bans conversion therapy
August
South African marriage officials cannot legally reject same-sex couples
In Australia, Queensland has banned conversion therapy
September
Inheritance laws in Hong Kong now fully cover LGBTQ+ people
English schools now teach LGBTQ+ inclusive lessons
October
In Mexico, the state of Mexico has banned conversion therapy
Pope Francis shows support for LGBTQ+ acceptance and civil unions
Canada reintroduces bill banning LGBT conversion therapy
November
Nevada to protect same-sex marriage in state constitution
Sarah McBride became the first transgender state senator
Italy’s lower house of parliament approves bill protecting LGBT+ community
In Canada, Yukon has banned conversion therapy
December
In Mexico, Tlaxcala legalised Same-Sex Marriage
The UK lifted restrictions on blood donations from gay and bisexual men
Uruguay has also lifted restrictions on blood donations from gay and bisexual men
Bolivia holds its first same-sex civil union
The LGBTQ+ community has made a lot of progress in 2020 and that will only continue into 2021! As a community, let’s push forward and make the next year an amazing one! Stay proud! ⚔️🏳️‍🌈
FAITH IN HUMANITY RESTORED