2024 has been a historic year in the fight for LGBT2SQIA+ rights, from giant steps backward with antiquated anti-LGBTQ laws to incredible progress with a rapid increase in the legalization of same-sex marriage and everything in between. Below are the positives for LGBT2SQIA+ rights that have occurred around the world this year:
1. Dominica's High Court struck down the country's colonial-era sodomy law, making same-sex sexual activity legal in the country.
2. Greece legalized same-sex marriage and granted full adoption rights to LGBT2SQIA+ couples.
3. In Estonia, the legalization of same-sex marriage went into force.
4. Gabriel Attal became the first openly-gay prime minister of France.
5. In Australia, the government of New South Wales banned conversion therapy, including for citizens out of state.
6. Germany and Sweden passed legislation easing the process to change gender identity.
7. The legislature of Thailand legalized same-sex marriage in the country.
8. Namibia's high court issued a ruling decriminalizing homosexual acts and establishing an equal age of consent.
9. The Landtag of Liechtenstein legalized same-sex marriage effective January 1st, 2025.
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