Same-sex Marriage
The Netherlands was the first country in the world to legalize same-sex marriage in 2000. Denmark became the eleventh country worldwide and the most recent country to legalize same-sex marriage in 2012.
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Civil Unions
Twenty countries throughout Europe, the Caribbean and Latin America legalized civil unions. Civil unions provide most, but not all, rights for same-sex couples.
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Homosexual Acts Legal
For most countries, such as Equatorial Guinea, Indonesia, Belgium and Australia, there are no laws prohibiting homosexuality. However, same-sex couples are awarded limited to no civil rights.
*never criminalized
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Homosexual Acts Illegal
More than 30 countries throughout Africa, Asia and Australia have outlawed homosexuality.
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Prison for Homosexual Acts
In countries such as Libya, Sri Lanka and Barbados, people can be sent to prison for being found guilty of committing homosexual acts. The prison terms range from one year to more than 12 years, depending on the country.
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Death for Homosexual Acts
At least seven countries across Africa and the Middle East put those found committing homosexual acts to death.
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