Best place to live if you are gay
10 Most LGBTQ Friendly Countries: Guide
What are the most LGBTQ-friendly countries in ?
, the most LGBTQ-friendly countries include Malta, Iceland, Canada, Spain, and New Zealand. These nations consistently rank at the top for LGBTQ rights, protections, and social acceptance.
Other highly inclusive destinations are the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Belgium, and Australia.
Which country is the gay capital of the world in ?
, Amsterdam in the Netherlands is often called the gay capital of the world, known for its vibrant LGBTQ culture, historic activism, and iconic Pride celebrations.
Which countries have banned conversion therapy?
, 25 countries have enacted nation-wide bans on so-called “conversion therapy&#; while others have done so more on a state or provincial level.
Where can transgender people legally change their gender?
Transgender individuals can legally change their gender in many LGBTQ-friendly countries, often through self-determination processes without invasive requirements. Notable examples include Malta, Ireland, Denmark, Norway, Iceland, Ar
Where in the U.S. can the LGBTQ+ community feel proudest and safest to live?
To mark Pride Month, LawnStarter ranked &#;s Most LGBTQ-Friendly Cities.
We compared the biggest U.S. cities based on 20 indicators of an ideal LGBTQ town, such as anti-discrimination policies, the contribute of same-sex households, and LGBTQ assist resources.
We also factored in affordability, LGBTQ-friendly health care access, and Pride-readiness.
Find out which cities are best for LGBTQ+ folks below. To learn how we ranked the cities, see our methodology.
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City Rankings + Infographic
See how each metropolis fared in our ranking:
Top 5 Seal Up
Check out the slideshow below for highlights on each of our top five cities.
Key Insights
The Gist
The top of our ranking is dominated by liberal strongholds like San Francisco (No. 1), Washington (No. 2), and Denver (No. 4). These cities tend to be the most progressive — at least at the municipal level — so feel free to say “gay” here. Although generally not the most affordable, our top performers boast strong LGBTQ+ communi
Majority Worldwide Now Declare Their Area Is Good for Gay People
Story Highlights
- For the first time, majority say their area is a fine place for gay people
- Gay acceptance highest in European countries, other Western nations
- Acceptance low in countries in Africa, post-Soviet Eurasia, southeastern Europe
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- For the first age in Gallup World Poll’s trend dating back to , a majority of people (52%) worldwide say their municipality or area is a "good place" for gay or lesbian people to live.
The latest figure, based on surveys in countries and areas in , is more than double the 21% recorded when Gallup first asked this question a decade and a half ago.
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Between and , perceptions of acceptance stretched to comprise roughly one in three adults globally, ranging from 31% to 38%. This figure increased markedly in (49%) and maintained that level in (50%), with the latest figure marking the first reading in majority territory.
Gallup previously reported that over the decade from to , more than a dozen countries had gone from minorities sayin
Happy Pride Month, one and all! It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and to celebrate, we asked Time Out’s LGBTQ+-identifying writers and editors to tell us all about their favourite city on the planet. The resulting list covers all four corners of the globe, from the beaches of Brazil to the creative hub of Glasgow’s Southside. These are cities with a vibrant queer community, cities that support and protect LGBTQ+ citizens and visitors, and cities that are notable hubs for LGBTQ+ life in their respective countries and regions. So, what are the world’s most LGBTQ+-friendly cities? While we couldn’t possibly name them all, these are some of our favourites.
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