Gallivanting Rainbows

Navigating global travel as an LGBTQ+ individual can come with unique challenges and risks. This list highlights countries that are considered No-Go for LGBTQ+ travelers due to severe safety concerns, lack of legal protections, and environments that are openly hostile.

We prioritize your safety and well-being, so use this guide to make informed decisions and avoid destinations where being yourself could put you in danger.

Country	Current Rating	Rating Description
Afghanistan	E	Legal Protections: No legal protections, with active criminalization of LGBTQ+ identities and behaviors. Social Acceptance: Very low level of social acceptance, with pervasive discrimination and societal hostility. Safety Concerns: Very high incidence of hate crimes and violence, with no police protection or legal recourse. Resources and Support: Almost no support organizations or resources, with active suppression by authorities. Notable Events: Regressive developments in LGBTQ+ rights, with severe and widespread persecution.
Algeria	E	Legal Protections: No legal protections, with active criminalization of LGBTQ+ identities and behaviors. Social Acceptance: Very low level of social acceptance, with pervasive discrimination and societal hostility. Safety Concerns: Very high incidence of hate crimes and violence, with no police protection or legal recourse. Resources and Support: Almost no support organizations or resources, with active suppression by authorities. Notable Events: Regressive developments in LGBTQ+ rights, with severe and widespread persecution.
American Samoa	D	Legal Protections: Limited legal protections, with significant gaps (e.g., no marriage equality, weak anti-discrimination laws). Social Acceptance: Low level of social acceptance, with widespread discrimination and prejudice. Safety Concerns: High incidence of hate crimes and violence, with poor police protection and legal recourse. Resources and Support: Few support organizations and resources, often facing funding and operational challenges. Notable Events: Minimal progress in LGBTQ+ rights, with frequent negative developments.
Andorra	C	Legal Protections: Some legal protections exist, but significant gaps remain (e.g., partial marriage equality, limited anti-discrimination laws). Social Acceptance: Mixed social acceptance, with some areas more tolerant than others. Safety Concerns: Moderate incidence of hate crimes and violence, with variable police protection and legal recourse. Resources and Support: Adequate support organizations and resources, but not universally available. Notable Events: Slow progress in LGBTQ+ rights, with frequent setbacks and resistance.
Angola	D	Legal Protections: Limited legal protections, with significant gaps (e.g., no marriage equality, weak anti-discrimination laws). Social Acceptance: Low level of social acceptance, with widespread discrimination and prejudice. Safety Concerns: High incidence of hate crimes and violence, with poor police protection and legal recourse. Resources and Support: Few support organizations and resources, often facing funding and operational challenges. Notable Events: Minimal progress in LGBTQ+ rights, with frequent negative developments.
Anguilla	C	Legal Protections: Some legal protections exist, but significant gaps remain (e.g., partial marriage equality, limited anti-discrimination laws). Social Acceptance: Mixed social acceptance, with some areas more tolerant than others. Safety Concerns: Moderate incidence of hate crimes and violence, with variable police protection and legal recourse. Resources and Support: Adequate support organizations and resources, but not universally available. Notable Events: Slow progress in LGBTQ+ rights, with frequent setbacks and resistance.
Antigua and Barbuda	C	Legal Protections: Some legal protections exist, but significant gaps remain (e.g., partial marriage equality, limited anti-discrimination laws). Social Acceptance: Mixed social acceptance, with some areas more tolerant than others. Safety Concerns: Moderate incidence of hate crimes and violence, with variable police protection and legal recourse. Resources and Support: Adequate support organizations and resources, but not universally available. Notable Events: Slow progress in LGBTQ+ rights, with frequent setbacks and resistance.
Armenia	D	Legal Protections: Limited legal protections, with significant gaps (e.g., no marriage equality, weak anti-discrimination laws). Social Acceptance: Low level of social acceptance, with widespread discrimination and prejudice. Safety Concerns: High incidence of hate crimes and violence, with poor police protection and legal recourse. Resources and Support: Few support organizations and resources, often facing funding and operational challenges. Notable Events: Minimal progress in LGBTQ+ rights, with frequent negative developments.
Azerbaijan	E	Legal Protections: No legal protections, with active criminalization of LGBTQ+ identities and behaviors. Social Acceptance: Very low level of social acceptance, with pervasive discrimination and societal hostility. Safety Concerns: Very high incidence of hate crimes and violence, with no police protection or legal recourse. Resources and Support: Almost no support organizations or resources, with active suppression by authorities. Notable Events: Regressive developments in LGBTQ+ rights, with severe and widespread persecution.
Bahrain	E	Legal Protections: No legal protections, with active criminalization of LGBTQ+ identities and behaviors. Social Acceptance: Very low level of social acceptance, with pervasive discrimination and societal hostility. Safety Concerns: Very high incidence of hate crimes and violence, with no police protection or legal recourse. Resources and Support: Almost no support organizations or resources, with active suppression by authorities. Notable Events: Regressive developments in LGBTQ+ rights, with severe and widespread persecution.
Bangladesh	E	Legal Protections: No legal protections, with active criminalization of LGBTQ+ identities and behaviors. Social Acceptance: Very low level of social acceptance, with pervasive discrimination and societal hostility. Safety Concerns: Very high incidence of hate crimes and violence, with no police protection or legal recourse. Resources and Support: Almost no support organizations or resources, with active suppression by authorities. Notable Events: Regressive developments in LGBTQ+ rights, with severe and widespread persecution.
Barbados	D	Legal Protections: Limited legal protections, with significant gaps (e.g., no marriage equality, weak anti-discrimination laws). Social Acceptance: Low level of social acceptance, with widespread discrimination and prejudice. Safety Concerns: High incidence of hate crimes and violence, with poor police protection and legal recourse. Resources and Support: Few support organizations and resources, often facing funding and operational challenges. Notable Events: Minimal progress in LGBTQ+ rights, with frequent negative developments.
Belarus	E	Legal Protections: No legal protections, with active criminalization of LGBTQ+ identities and behaviors. Social Acceptance: Very low level of social acceptance, with pervasive discrimination and societal hostility. Safety Concerns: Very high incidence of hate crimes and violence, with no police protection or legal recourse. Resources and Support: Almost no support organizations or resources, with active suppression by authorities. Notable Events: Regressive developments in LGBTQ+ rights, with severe and widespread persecution.
Belize	D	Legal Protections: Limited legal protections, with significant gaps (e.g., no marriage equality, weak anti-discrimination laws). Social Acceptance: Low level of social acceptance, with widespread discrimination and prejudice. Safety Concerns: High incidence of hate crimes and violence, with poor police protection and legal recourse. Resources and Support: Few support organizations and resources, often facing funding and operational challenges. Notable Events: Minimal progress in LGBTQ+ rights, with frequent negative developments.
Benin	D	Legal Protections: Limited legal protections, with significant gaps (e.g., no marriage equality, weak anti-discrimination laws). Social Acceptance: Low level of social acceptance, with widespread discrimination and prejudice. Safety Concerns: High incidence of hate crimes and violence, with poor police protection and legal recourse. Resources and Support: Few support organizations and resources, often facing funding and operational challenges. Notable Events: Minimal progress in LGBTQ+ rights, with frequent negative developments.
Bhutan	D	Legal Protections: Limited legal protections, with significant gaps (e.g., no marriage equality, weak anti-discrimination laws). Social Acceptance: Low level of social acceptance, with widespread discrimination and prejudice. Safety Concerns: High incidence of hate crimes and violence, with poor police protection and legal recourse. Resources and Support: Few support organizations and resources, often facing funding and operational challenges. Notable Events: Minimal progress in LGBTQ+ rights, with frequent negative developments.
Botswana	C	Legal Protections: Some legal protections exist, but significant gaps remain (e.g., partial marriage equality, limited anti-discrimination laws). Social Acceptance: Mixed social acceptance, with some areas more tolerant than others. Safety Concerns: Moderate incidence of hate crimes and violence, with variable police protection and legal recourse. Resources and Support: Adequate support organizations and resources, but not universally available. Notable Events: Slow progress in LGBTQ+ rights, with frequent setbacks and resistance.
Brunei	E	Legal Protections: No legal protections, with active criminalization of LGBTQ+ identities and behaviors. Social Acceptance: Very low level of social acceptance, with pervasive discrimination and societal hostility. Safety Concerns: Very high incidence of hate crimes and violence, with no police protection or legal recourse. Resources and Support: Almost no support organizations or resources, with active suppression by authorities. Notable Events: Regressive developments in LGBTQ+ rights, with severe and widespread persecution.
Burkina Faso	D	Legal Protections: Limited legal protections, with significant gaps (e.g., no marriage equality, weak anti-discrimination laws). Social Acceptance: Low level of social acceptance, with widespread discrimination and prejudice. Safety Concerns: High incidence of hate crimes and violence, with poor police protection and legal recourse. Resources and Support: Few support organizations and resources, often facing funding and operational challenges. Notable Events: Minimal progress in LGBTQ+ rights, with frequent negative developments.
Burundi	E	Legal Protections: No legal protections, with active criminalization of LGBTQ+ identities and behaviors. Social Acceptance: Very low level of social acceptance, with pervasive discrimination and societal hostility. Safety Concerns: Very high incidence of hate crimes and violence, with no police protection or legal recourse. Resources and Support: Almost no support organizations or resources, with active suppression by authorities. Notable Events: Regressive developments in LGBTQ+ rights, with severe and widespread persecution.
Cambodia	D	Legal Protections: Limited legal protections, with significant gaps (e.g., no marriage equality, weak anti-discrimination laws). Social Acceptance: Low level of social acceptance, with widespread discrimination and prejudice. Safety Concerns: High incidence of hate crimes and violence, with poor police protection and legal recourse. Resources and Support: Few support organizations and resources, often facing funding and operational challenges. Notable Events: Minimal progress in LGBTQ+ rights, with frequent negative developments.
Cameroon	E	Legal Protections: No legal protections, with active criminalization of LGBTQ+ identities and behaviors. Social Acceptance: Very low level of social acceptance, with pervasive discrimination and societal hostility. Safety Concerns: Very high incidence of hate crimes and violence, with no police protection or legal recourse. Resources and Support: Almost no support organizations or resources, with active suppression by authorities. Notable Events: Regressive developments in LGBTQ+ rights, with severe and widespread persecution.
Cape Verde	C	Legal Protections: Some legal protections exist, but significant gaps remain (e.g., partial marriage equality, limited anti-discrimination laws). Social Acceptance: Mixed social acceptance, with some areas more tolerant than others. Safety Concerns: Moderate incidence of hate crimes and violence, with variable police protection and legal recourse. Resources and Support: Adequate support organizations and resources, but not universally available. Notable Events: Slow progress in LGBTQ+ rights, with frequent setbacks and resistance.
Cayman Islands	C	Legal Protections: Some legal protections exist, but significant gaps remain (e.g., partial marriage equality, limited anti-discrimination laws). Social Acceptance: Mixed social acceptance, with some areas more tolerant than others. Safety Concerns: Moderate incidence of hate crimes and violence, with variable police protection and legal recourse. Resources and Support: Adequate support organizations and resources, but not universally available. Notable Events: Slow progress in LGBTQ+ rights, with frequent setbacks and resistance.
Central African Republic	E	Legal Protections: No legal protections, with active criminalization of LGBTQ+ identities and behaviors. Social Acceptance: Very low level of social acceptance, with pervasive discrimination and societal hostility. Safety Concerns: Very high incidence of hate crimes and violence, with no police protection or legal recourse. Resources and Support: Almost no support organizations or resources, with active suppression by authorities. Notable Events: Regressive developments in LGBTQ+ rights, with severe and widespread persecution.
Chad	E	Legal Protections: No legal protections, with active criminalization of LGBTQ+ identities and behaviors. Social Acceptance: Very low level of social acceptance, with pervasive discrimination and societal hostility. Safety Concerns: Very high incidence of hate crimes and violence, with no police protection or legal recourse. Resources and Support: Almost no support organizations or resources, with active suppression by authorities. Notable Events: Regressive developments in LGBTQ+ rights, with severe and widespread persecution.
China	D	Legal Protections: Limited legal protections, with significant gaps (e.g., no marriage equality, weak anti-discrimination laws). Social Acceptance: Low level of social acceptance, with widespread discrimination and prejudice. Safety Concerns: High incidence of hate crimes and violence, with poor police protection and legal recourse. Resources and Support: Few support organizations and resources, often facing funding and operational challenges. Notable Events: Minimal progress in LGBTQ+ rights, with frequent negative developments.
Comoros	E	Legal Protections: No legal protections, with active criminalization of LGBTQ+ identities and behaviors. Social Acceptance: Very low level of social acceptance, with pervasive discrimination and societal hostility. Safety Concerns: Very high incidence of hate crimes and violence, with no police protection or legal recourse. Resources and Support: Almost no support organizations or resources, with active suppression by authorities. Notable Events: Regressive developments in LGBTQ+ rights, with severe and widespread persecution.
Cook Islands	D	Legal Protections: Limited legal protections, with significant gaps (e.g., no marriage equality, weak anti-discrimination laws). Social Acceptance: Low level of social acceptance, with widespread discrimination and prejudice. Safety Concerns: High incidence of hate crimes and violence, with poor police protection and legal recourse. Resources and Support: Few support organizations and resources, often facing funding and operational challenges. Notable Events: Minimal progress in LGBTQ+ rights, with frequent negative developments.
Cuba	D	Legal Protections: Limited legal protections, with significant gaps (e.g., no marriage equality, weak anti-discrimination laws). Social Acceptance: Low level of social acceptance, with widespread discrimination and prejudice. Safety Concerns: High incidence of hate crimes and violence, with poor police protection and legal recourse. Resources and Support: Few support organizations and resources, often facing funding and operational challenges. Notable Events: Minimal progress in LGBTQ+ rights, with frequent negative developments.
Djibouti	E	Legal Protections: No legal protections, with active criminalization of LGBTQ+ identities and behaviors. Social Acceptance: Very low level of social acceptance, with pervasive discrimination and societal hostility. Safety Concerns: Very high incidence of hate crimes and violence, with no police protection or legal recourse. Resources and Support: Almost no support organizations or resources, with active suppression by authorities. Notable Events: Regressive developments in LGBTQ+ rights, with severe and widespread persecution.
Dominica	D	Legal Protections: Limited legal protections, with significant gaps (e.g., no marriage equality, weak anti-discrimination laws). Social Acceptance: Low level of social acceptance, with widespread discrimination and prejudice. Safety Concerns: High incidence of hate crimes and violence, with poor police protection and legal recourse. Resources and Support: Few support organizations and resources, often facing funding and operational challenges. Notable Events: Minimal progress in LGBTQ+ rights, with frequent negative developments.
El Salvador	C	Legal Protections: Some legal protections exist, but significant gaps remain (e.g., partial marriage equality, limited anti-discrimination laws). Social Acceptance: Mixed social acceptance, with some areas more tolerant than others. Safety Concerns: Moderate incidence of hate crimes and violence, with variable police protection and legal recourse. Resources and Support: Adequate support organizations and resources, but not universally available. Notable Events: Slow progress in LGBTQ+ rights, with frequent setbacks and resistance.
Equatorial Guinea	E	Legal Protections: No legal protections, with active criminalization of LGBTQ+ identities and behaviors. Social Acceptance: Very low level of social acceptance, with pervasive discrimination and societal hostility. Safety Concerns: Very high incidence of hate crimes and violence, with no police protection or legal recourse. Resources and Support: Almost no support organizations or resources, with active suppression by authorities. Notable Events: Regressive developments in LGBTQ+ rights, with severe and widespread persecution.
Eritrea	E	Legal Protections: No legal protections, with active criminalization of LGBTQ+ identities and behaviors. Social Acceptance: Very low level of social acceptance, with pervasive discrimination and societal hostility. Safety Concerns: Very high incidence of hate crimes and violence, with no police protection or legal recourse. Resources and Support: Almost no support organizations or resources, with active suppression by authorities. Notable Events: Regressive developments in LGBTQ+ rights, with severe and widespread persecution.
Ethiopia	E	Legal Protections: No legal protections, with active criminalization of LGBTQ+ identities and behaviors. Social Acceptance: Very low level of social acceptance, with pervasive discrimination and societal hostility. Safety Concerns: Very high incidence of hate crimes and violence, with no police protection or legal recourse. Resources and Support: Almost no support organizations or resources, with active suppression by authorities. Notable Events: Regressive developments in LGBTQ+ rights, with severe and widespread persecution.
Fiji	D	Legal Protections: Limited legal protections, with significant gaps (e.g., no marriage equality, weak anti-discrimination laws). Social Acceptance: Low level of social acceptance, with widespread discrimination and prejudice. Safety Concerns: High incidence of hate crimes and violence, with poor police protection and legal recourse. Resources and Support: Few support organizations and resources, often facing funding and operational challenges. Notable Events: Minimal progress in LGBTQ+ rights, with frequent negative developments.
Gabon	D	Legal Protections: Limited legal protections, with significant gaps (e.g., no marriage equality, weak anti-discrimination laws). Social Acceptance: Low level of social acceptance, with widespread discrimination and prejudice. Safety Concerns: High incidence of hate crimes and violence, with poor police protection and legal recourse. Resources and Support: Few support organizations and resources, often facing funding and operational challenges. Notable Events: Minimal progress in LGBTQ+ rights, with frequent negative developments.
Gambia	E	Legal Protections: No legal protections, with active criminalization of LGBTQ+ identities and behaviors. Social Acceptance: Very low level of social acceptance, with pervasive discrimination and societal hostility. Safety Concerns: Very high incidence of hate crimes and violence, with no police protection or legal recourse. Resources and Support: Almost no support organizations or resources, with active suppression by authorities. Notable Events: Regressive developments in LGBTQ+ rights, with severe and widespread persecution.
Georgia	D	Legal Protections: Limited legal protections, with significant gaps (e.g., no marriage equality, weak anti-discrimination laws). Social Acceptance: Low level of social acceptance, with widespread discrimination and prejudice. Safety Concerns: High incidence of hate crimes and violence, with poor police protection and legal recourse. Resources and Support: Few support organizations and resources, often facing funding and operational challenges. Notable Events: Minimal progress in LGBTQ+ rights, with frequent negative developments.
Ghana	E	Legal Protections: No legal protections, with active criminalization of LGBTQ+ identities and behaviors. Social Acceptance: Very low level of social acceptance, with pervasive discrimination and societal hostility. Safety Concerns: Very high incidence of hate crimes and violence, with no police protection or legal recourse. Resources and Support: Almost no support organizations or resources, with active suppression by authorities. Notable Events: Regressive developments in LGBTQ+ rights, with severe and widespread persecution.
Greenland	B	Legal Protections: Strong legal protections, though there may be minor gaps (e.g., limited recognition of non-binary genders). Social Acceptance: Generally high level of social acceptance, though occasional discrimination may occur. Safety Concerns: Low incidence of hate crimes and violence, with good police protection and legal recourse. Resources and Support: Numerous support organizations and resources, though some areas may lack coverage. Notable Events: Steady progress in LGBTQ+ rights with occasional setbacks.
Guam	C	Legal Protections: Some legal protections exist, but significant gaps remain (e.g., partial marriage equality, limited anti-discrimination laws). Social Acceptance: Mixed social acceptance, with some areas more tolerant than others. Safety Concerns: Moderate incidence of hate crimes and violence, with variable police protection and legal recourse. Resources and Support: Adequate support organizations and resources, but not universally available. Notable Events: Slow progress in LGBTQ+ rights, with frequent setbacks and resistance.
Guatemala	D	Legal Protections: Limited legal protections, with significant gaps (e.g., no marriage equality, weak anti-discrimination laws). Social Acceptance: Low level of social acceptance, with widespread discrimination and prejudice. Safety Concerns: High incidence of hate crimes and violence, with poor police protection and legal recourse. Resources and Support: Few support organizations and resources, often facing funding and operational challenges. Notable Events: Minimal progress in LGBTQ+ rights, with frequent negative developments.
Guinea	E	Legal Protections: No legal protections, with active criminalization of LGBTQ+ identities and behaviors. Social Acceptance: Very low level of social acceptance, with pervasive discrimination and societal hostility. Safety Concerns: Very high incidence of hate crimes and violence, with no police protection or legal recourse. Resources and Support: Almost no support organizations or resources, with active suppression by authorities. Notable Events: Regressive developments in LGBTQ+ rights, with severe and widespread persecution.
Guinea-Bissau	E	Legal Protections: No legal protections, with active criminalization of LGBTQ+ identities and behaviors. Social Acceptance: Very low level of social acceptance, with pervasive discrimination and societal hostility. Safety Concerns: Very high incidence of hate crimes and violence, with no police protection or legal recourse. Resources and Support: Almost no support organizations or resources, with active suppression by authorities. Notable Events: Regressive developments in LGBTQ+ rights, with severe and widespread persecution.
Guyana	D	Legal Protections: Limited legal protections, with significant gaps (e.g., no marriage equality, weak anti-discrimination laws). Social Acceptance: Low level of social acceptance, with widespread discrimination and prejudice. Safety Concerns: High incidence of hate crimes and violence, with poor police protection and legal recourse. Resources and Support: Few support organizations and resources, often facing funding and operational challenges. Notable Events: Minimal progress in LGBTQ+ rights, with frequent negative developments.
Haiti	D	Legal Protections: Limited legal protections, with significant gaps (e.g., no marriage equality, weak anti-discrimination laws). Social Acceptance: Low level of social acceptance, with widespread discrimination and prejudice. Safety Concerns: High incidence of hate crimes and violence, with poor police protection and legal recourse. Resources and Support: Few support organizations and resources, often facing funding and operational challenges. Notable Events: Minimal progress in LGBTQ+ rights, with frequent negative developments.
Honduras	D	Legal Protections: Limited legal protections, with significant gaps (e.g., no marriage equality, weak anti-discrimination laws). Social Acceptance: Low level of social acceptance, with widespread discrimination and prejudice. Safety Concerns: High incidence of hate crimes and violence, with poor police protection and legal recourse. Resources and Support: Few support organizations and resources, often facing funding and operational challenges. Notable Events: Minimal progress in LGBTQ+ rights, with frequent negative developments.
Hong Kong	D	Legal Protections: Limited legal protections, with significant gaps (e.g., no marriage equality, weak anti-discrimination laws). Social Acceptance: Low level of social acceptance, with widespread discrimination and prejudice. Safety Concerns: High incidence of hate crimes and violence, with poor police protection and legal recourse. Resources and Support: Few support organizations and resources, often facing funding and operational challenges. Notable Events: Minimal progress in LGBTQ+ rights, with frequent negative developments.
Indonesia	E	Legal Protections: No legal protections, with active criminalization of LGBTQ+ identities and behaviors. Social Acceptance: Very low level of social acceptance, with pervasive discrimination and societal hostility. Safety Concerns: Very high incidence of hate crimes and violence, with no police protection or legal recourse. Resources and Support: Almost no support organizations or resources, with active suppression by authorities. Notable Events: Regressive developments in LGBTQ+ rights, with severe and widespread persecution.
Iran	E	Legal Protections: No legal protections, with active criminalization of LGBTQ+ identities and behaviors. Social Acceptance: Very low level of social acceptance, with pervasive discrimination and societal hostility. Safety Concerns: Very high incidence of hate crimes and violence, with no police protection or legal recourse. Resources and Support: Almost no support organizations or resources, with active suppression by authorities. Notable Events: Regressive developments in LGBTQ+ rights, with severe and widespread persecution.
Iraq	E	Legal Protections: No legal protections, with active criminalization of LGBTQ+ identities and behaviors. Social Acceptance: Very low level of social acceptance, with pervasive discrimination and societal hostility. Safety Concerns: Very high incidence of hate crimes and violence, with no police protection or legal recourse. Resources and Support: Almost no support organizations or resources, with active suppression by authorities. Notable Events: Regressive developments in LGBTQ+ rights, with severe and widespread persecution.
Israel	B	Legal Protections: Strong legal protections, though there may be minor gaps (e.g., limited recognition of non-binary genders). Social Acceptance: Generally high level of social acceptance, though occasional discrimination may occur. Safety Concerns: Low incidence of hate crimes and violence, with good police protection and legal recourse. Resources and Support: Numerous support organizations and resources, though some areas may lack coverage. Notable Events: Steady progress in LGBTQ+ rights with occasional setbacks.
Jordan	D	Legal Protections: Limited legal protections, with significant gaps (e.g., no marriage equality, weak anti-discrimination laws). Social Acceptance: Low level of social acceptance, with widespread discrimination and prejudice. Safety Concerns: High incidence of hate crimes and violence, with poor police protection and legal recourse. Resources and Support: Few support organizations and resources, often facing funding and operational challenges. Notable Events: Minimal progress in LGBTQ+ rights, with frequent negative developments.
Kazakhstan	E	Legal Protections: No legal protections, with active criminalization of LGBTQ+ identities and behaviors. Social Acceptance: Very low level of social acceptance, with pervasive discrimination and societal hostility. Safety Concerns: Very high incidence of hate crimes and violence, with no police protection or legal recourse. Resources and Support: Almost no support organizations or resources, with active suppression by authorities. Notable Events: Regressive developments in LGBTQ+ rights, with severe and widespread persecution.
Kenya	D	Legal Protections: Limited legal protections, with significant gaps (e.g., no marriage equality, weak anti-discrimination laws). Social Acceptance: Low level of social acceptance, with widespread discrimination and prejudice. Safety Concerns: High incidence of hate crimes and violence, with poor police protection and legal recourse. Resources and Support: Few support organizations and resources, often facing funding and operational challenges. Notable Events: Minimal progress in LGBTQ+ rights, with frequent negative developments.
Kiribati	D	Legal Protections: Limited legal protections, with significant gaps (e.g., no marriage equality, weak anti-discrimination laws). Social Acceptance: Low level of social acceptance, with widespread discrimination and prejudice. Safety Concerns: High incidence of hate crimes and violence, with poor police protection and legal recourse. Resources and Support: Few support organizations and resources, often facing funding and operational challenges. Notable Events: Minimal progress in LGBTQ+ rights, with frequent negative developments.
Kuwait	E	Legal Protections: No legal protections, with active criminalization of LGBTQ+ identities and behaviors. Social Acceptance: Very low level of social acceptance, with pervasive discrimination and societal hostility. Safety Concerns: Very high incidence of hate crimes and violence, with no police protection or legal recourse. Resources and Support: Almost no support organizations or resources, with active suppression by authorities. Notable Events: Regressive developments in LGBTQ+ rights, with severe and widespread persecution.
Kyrgyzstan	E	Legal Protections: No legal protections, with active criminalization of LGBTQ+ identities and behaviors. Social Acceptance: Very low level of social acceptance, with pervasive discrimination and societal hostility. Safety Concerns: Very high incidence of hate crimes and violence, with no police protection or legal recourse. Resources and Support: Almost no support organizations or resources, with active suppression by authorities. Notable Events: Regressive developments in LGBTQ+ rights, with severe and widespread persecution.
Laos	D	Legal Protections: Limited legal protections, with significant gaps (e.g., no marriage equality, weak anti-discrimination laws). Social Acceptance: Low level of social acceptance, with widespread discrimination and prejudice. Safety Concerns: High incidence of hate crimes and violence, with poor police protection and legal recourse. Resources and Support: Few support organizations and resources, often facing funding and operational challenges. Notable Events: Minimal progress in LGBTQ+ rights, with frequent negative developments.
Lebanon	D	Legal Protections: Limited legal protections, with significant gaps (e.g., no marriage equality, weak anti-discrimination laws). Social Acceptance: Low level of social acceptance, with widespread discrimination and prejudice. Safety Concerns: High incidence of hate crimes and violence, with poor police protection and legal recourse. Resources and Support: Few support organizations and resources, often facing funding and operational challenges. Notable Events: Minimal progress in LGBTQ+ rights, with frequent negative developments.
Lesotho	D	Legal Protections: Limited legal protections, with significant gaps (e.g., no marriage equality, weak anti-discrimination laws). Social Acceptance: Low level of social acceptance, with widespread discrimination and prejudice. Safety Concerns: High incidence of hate crimes and violence, with poor police protection and legal recourse. Resources and Support: Few support organizations and resources, often facing funding and operational challenges. Notable Events: Minimal progress in LGBTQ+ rights, with frequent negative developments.
Liberia	E	Legal Protections: No legal protections, with active criminalization of LGBTQ+ identities and behaviors. Social Acceptance: Very low level of social acceptance, with pervasive discrimination and societal hostility. Safety Concerns: Very high incidence of hate crimes and violence, with no police protection or legal recourse. Resources and Support: Almost no support organizations or resources, with active suppression by authorities. Notable Events: Regressive developments in LGBTQ+ rights, with severe and widespread persecution.
Libya	E	Legal Protections: No legal protections, with active criminalization of LGBTQ+ identities and behaviors. Social Acceptance: Very low level of social acceptance, with pervasive discrimination and societal hostility. Safety Concerns: Very high incidence of hate crimes and violence, with no police protection or legal recourse. Resources and Support: Almost no support organizations or resources, with active suppression by authorities. Notable Events: Regressive developments in LGBTQ+ rights, with severe and widespread persecution.
Liechtenstein	B	Legal Protections: Strong legal protections, though there may be minor gaps (e.g., limited recognition of non-binary genders). Social Acceptance: Generally high level of social acceptance, though occasional discrimination may occur. Safety Concerns: Low incidence of hate crimes and violence, with good police protection and legal recourse. Resources and Support: Numerous support organizations and resources, though some areas may lack coverage. Notable Events: Steady progress in LGBTQ+ rights with occasional setbacks.
Madagascar	D	Legal Protections: Limited legal protections, with significant gaps (e.g., no marriage equality, weak anti-discrimination laws). Social Acceptance: Low level of social acceptance, with widespread discrimination and prejudice. Safety Concerns: High incidence of hate crimes and violence, with poor police protection and legal recourse. Resources and Support: Few support organizations and resources, often facing funding and operational challenges. Notable Events: Minimal progress in LGBTQ+ rights, with frequent negative developments.
Malawi	E	Legal Protections: No legal protections, with active criminalization of LGBTQ+ identities and behaviors. Social Acceptance: Very low level of social acceptance, with pervasive discrimination and societal hostility. Safety Concerns: Very high incidence of hate crimes and violence, with no police protection or legal recourse. Resources and Support: Almost no support organizations or resources, with active suppression by authorities. Notable Events: Regressive developments in LGBTQ+ rights, with severe and widespread persecution.
Malaysia	E	Legal Protections: No legal protections, with active criminalization of LGBTQ+ identities and behaviors. Social Acceptance: Very low level of social acceptance, with pervasive discrimination and societal hostility. Safety Concerns: Very high incidence of hate crimes and violence, with no police protection or legal recourse. Resources and Support: Almost no support organizations or resources, with active suppression by authorities. Notable Events: Regressive developments in LGBTQ+ rights, with severe and widespread persecution.
Mali	E	Legal Protections: No legal protections, with active criminalization of LGBTQ+ identities and behaviors. Social Acceptance: Very low level of social acceptance, with pervasive discrimination and societal hostility. Safety Concerns: Very high incidence of hate crimes and violence, with no police protection or legal recourse. Resources and Support: Almost no support organizations or resources, with active suppression by authorities. Notable Events: Regressive developments in LGBTQ+ rights, with severe and widespread persecution.
Marshall Islands	D	Legal Protections: Limited legal protections, with significant gaps (e.g., no marriage equality, weak anti-discrimination laws). Social Acceptance: Low level of social acceptance, with widespread discrimination and prejudice. Safety Concerns: High incidence of hate crimes and violence, with poor police protection and legal recourse. Resources and Support: Few support organizations and resources, often facing funding and operational challenges. Notable Events: Minimal progress in LGBTQ+ rights, with frequent negative developments.
Mauritania	E	Legal Protections: No legal protections, with active criminalization of LGBTQ+ identities and behaviors. Social Acceptance: Very low level of social acceptance, with pervasive discrimination and societal hostility. Safety Concerns: Very high incidence of hate crimes and violence, with no police protection or legal recourse. Resources and Support: Almost no support organizations or resources, with active suppression by authorities. Notable Events: Regressive developments in LGBTQ+ rights, with severe and widespread persecution.
Micronesia	D	Legal Protections: Limited legal protections, with significant gaps (e.g., no marriage equality, weak anti-discrimination laws). Social Acceptance: Low level of social acceptance, with widespread discrimination and prejudice. Safety Concerns: High incidence of hate crimes and violence, with poor police protection and legal recourse. Resources and Support: Few support organizations and resources, often facing funding and operational challenges. Notable Events: Minimal progress in LGBTQ+ rights, with frequent negative developments.
Moldova	D	Legal Protections: Limited legal protections, with significant gaps (e.g., no marriage equality, weak anti-discrimination laws). Social Acceptance: Low level of social acceptance, with widespread discrimination and prejudice. Safety Concerns: High incidence of hate crimes and violence, with poor police protection and legal recourse. Resources and Support: Few support organizations and resources, often facing funding and operational challenges. Notable Events: Minimal progress in LGBTQ+ rights, with frequent negative developments.
Mongolia	D	Legal Protections: Limited legal protections, with significant gaps (e.g., no marriage equality, weak anti-discrimination laws). Social Acceptance: Low level of social acceptance, with widespread discrimination and prejudice. Safety Concerns: High incidence of hate crimes and violence, with poor police protection and legal recourse. Resources and Support: Few support organizations and resources, often facing funding and operational challenges. Notable Events: Minimal progress in LGBTQ+ rights, with frequent negative developments.
Namibia	D	Legal Protections: Limited legal protections, with significant gaps (e.g., no marriage equality, weak anti-discrimination laws). Social Acceptance: Low level of social acceptance, with widespread discrimination and prejudice. Safety Concerns: High incidence of hate crimes and violence, with poor police protection and legal recourse. Resources and Support: Few support organizations and resources, often facing funding and operational challenges. Notable Events: Minimal progress in LGBTQ+ rights, with frequent negative developments.
Nauru	D	Legal Protections: Limited legal protections, with significant gaps (e.g., no marriage equality, weak anti-discrimination laws). Social Acceptance: Low level of social acceptance, with widespread discrimination and prejudice. Safety Concerns: High incidence of hate crimes and violence, with poor police protection and legal recourse. Resources and Support: Few support organizations and resources, often facing funding and operational challenges. Notable Events: Minimal progress in LGBTQ+ rights, with frequent negative developments.
Nepal	D	Legal Protections: Limited legal protections, with significant gaps (e.g., no marriage equality, weak anti-discrimination laws). Social Acceptance: Low level of social acceptance, with widespread discrimination and prejudice. Safety Concerns: High incidence of hate crimes and violence, with poor police protection and legal recourse. Resources and Support: Few support organizations and resources, often facing funding and operational challenges. Notable Events: Minimal progress in LGBTQ+ rights, with frequent negative developments.
Nicaragua	D	Legal Protections: Limited legal protections, with significant gaps (e.g., no marriage equality, weak anti-discrimination laws). Social Acceptance: Low level of social acceptance, with widespread discrimination and prejudice. Safety Concerns: High incidence of hate crimes and violence, with poor police protection and legal recourse. Resources and Support: Few support organizations and resources, often facing funding and operational challenges. Notable Events: Minimal progress in LGBTQ+ rights, with frequent negative developments.
Niger	E	Legal Protections: No legal protections, with active criminalization of LGBTQ+ identities and behaviors. Social Acceptance: Very low level of social acceptance, with pervasive discrimination and societal hostility. Safety Concerns: Very high incidence of hate crimes and violence, with no police protection or legal recourse. Resources and Support: Almost no support organizations or resources, with active suppression by authorities. Notable Events: Regressive developments in LGBTQ+ rights, with severe and widespread persecution.
Nigeria	E	Legal Protections: No legal protections, with active criminalization of LGBTQ+ identities and behaviors. Social Acceptance: Very low level of social acceptance, with pervasive discrimination and societal hostility. Safety Concerns: Very high incidence of hate crimes and violence, with no police protection or legal recourse. Resources and Support: Almost no support organizations or resources, with active suppression by authorities. Notable Events: Regressive developments in LGBTQ+ rights, with severe and widespread persecution.
North Korea	E	Legal Protections: No legal protections, with active criminalization of LGBTQ+ identities and behaviors. Social Acceptance: Very low level of social acceptance, with pervasive discrimination and societal hostility. Safety Concerns: Very high incidence of hate crimes and violence, with no police protection or legal recourse. Resources and Support: Almost no support organizations or resources, with active suppression by authorities. Notable Events: Regressive developments in LGBTQ+ rights, with severe and widespread persecution.
Oman	E	Legal Protections: No legal protections, with active criminalization of LGBTQ+ identities and behaviors. Social Acceptance: Very low level of social acceptance, with pervasive discrimination and societal hostility. Safety Concerns: Very high incidence of hate crimes and violence, with no police protection or legal recourse. Resources and Support: Almost no support organizations or resources, with active suppression by authorities. Notable Events: Regressive developments in LGBTQ+ rights, with severe and widespread persecution.
Pakistan	E	Legal Protections: No legal protections, with active criminalization of LGBTQ+ identities and behaviors. Social Acceptance: Very low level of social acceptance, with pervasive discrimination and societal hostility. Safety Concerns: Very high incidence of hate crimes and violence, with no police protection or legal recourse. Resources and Support: Almost no support organizations or resources, with active suppression by authorities. Notable Events: Regressive developments in LGBTQ+ rights, with severe and widespread persecution.
Palau	D	Legal Protections: Limited legal protections, with significant gaps (e.g., no marriage equality, weak anti-discrimination laws). Social Acceptance: Low level of social acceptance, with widespread discrimination and prejudice. Safety Concerns: High incidence of hate crimes and violence, with poor police protection and legal recourse. Resources and Support: Few support organizations and resources, often facing funding and operational challenges. Notable Events: Minimal progress in LGBTQ+ rights, with frequent negative developments.
Palestine	E	Legal Protections: No legal protections, with active criminalization of LGBTQ+ identities and behaviors. Social Acceptance: Very low level of social acceptance, with pervasive discrimination and societal hostility. Safety Concerns: Very high incidence of hate crimes and violence, with no police protection or legal recourse. Resources and Support: Almost no support organizations or resources, with active suppression by authorities. Notable Events: Regressive developments in LGBTQ+ rights, with severe and widespread persecution.
Papua New Guinea	E	Legal Protections: No legal protections, with active criminalization of LGBTQ+ identities and behaviors. Social Acceptance: Very low level of social acceptance, with pervasive discrimination and societal hostility. Safety Concerns: Very high incidence of hate crimes and violence, with no police protection or legal recourse. Resources and Support: Almost no support organizations or resources, with active suppression by authorities. Notable Events: Regressive developments in LGBTQ+ rights, with severe and widespread persecution.
Paraguay	C	Legal Protections: Some legal protections exist, but significant gaps remain (e.g., partial marriage equality, limited anti-discrimination laws). Social Acceptance: Mixed social acceptance, with some areas more tolerant than others. Safety Concerns: Moderate incidence of hate crimes and violence, with variable police protection and legal recourse. Resources and Support: Adequate support organizations and resources, but not universally available. Notable Events: Slow progress in LGBTQ+ rights, with frequent setbacks and resistance.
Philippines	C	Legal Protections: Some legal protections exist, but significant gaps remain (e.g., partial marriage equality, limited anti-discrimination laws). Social Acceptance: Mixed social acceptance, with some areas more tolerant than others. Safety Concerns: Moderate incidence of hate crimes and violence, with variable police protection and legal recourse. Resources and Support: Adequate support organizations and resources, but not universally available. Notable Events: Slow progress in LGBTQ+ rights, with frequent setbacks and resistance.
Qatar	E	Legal Protections: No legal protections, with active criminalization of LGBTQ+ identities and behaviors. Social Acceptance: Very low level of social acceptance, with pervasive discrimination and societal hostility. Safety Concerns: Very high incidence of hate crimes and violence, with no police protection or legal recourse. Resources and Support: Almost no support organizations or resources, with active suppression by authorities. Notable Events: Regressive developments in LGBTQ+ rights, with severe and widespread persecution.
Russia	D	Legal Protections: Limited legal protections, with significant gaps (e.g., no marriage equality, weak anti-discrimination laws). Social Acceptance: Low level of social acceptance, with widespread discrimination and prejudice. Safety Concerns: High incidence of hate crimes and violence, with poor police protection and legal recourse. Resources and Support: Few support organizations and resources, often facing funding and operational challenges. Notable Events: Minimal progress in LGBTQ+ rights, with frequent negative developments.
Rwanda	D	Legal Protections: Limited legal protections, with significant gaps (e.g., no marriage equality, weak anti-discrimination laws). Social Acceptance: Low level of social acceptance, with widespread discrimination and prejudice. Safety Concerns: High incidence of hate crimes and violence, with poor police protection and legal recourse. Resources and Support: Few support organizations and resources, often facing funding and operational challenges. Notable Events: Minimal progress in LGBTQ+ rights, with frequent negative developments.
Saint Kitts and Nevis	C	Legal Protections: Some legal protections exist, but significant gaps remain (e.g., partial marriage equality, limited anti-discrimination laws). Social Acceptance: Mixed social acceptance, with some areas more tolerant than others. Safety Concerns: Moderate incidence of hate crimes and violence, with variable police protection and legal recourse. Resources and Support: Adequate support organizations and resources, but not universally available. Notable Events: Slow progress in LGBTQ+ rights, with frequent setbacks and resistance.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	C	Legal Protections: Some legal protections exist, but significant gaps remain (e.g., partial marriage equality, limited anti-discrimination laws). Social Acceptance: Mixed social acceptance, with some areas more tolerant than others. Safety Concerns: Moderate incidence of hate crimes and violence, with variable police protection and legal recourse. Resources and Support: Adequate support organizations and resources, but not universally available. Notable Events: Slow progress in LGBTQ+ rights, with frequent setbacks and resistance.
Samoa	D	Legal Protections: Limited legal protections, with significant gaps (e.g., no marriage equality, weak anti-discrimination laws). Social Acceptance: Low level of social acceptance, with widespread discrimination and prejudice. Safety Concerns: High incidence of hate crimes and violence, with poor police protection and legal recourse. Resources and Support: Few support organizations and resources, often facing funding and operational challenges. Notable Events: Minimal progress in LGBTQ+ rights, with frequent negative developments.
San Marino	B	Legal Protections: Strong legal protections, though there may be minor gaps (e.g., limited recognition of non-binary genders). Social Acceptance: Generally high level of social acceptance, though occasional discrimination may occur. Safety Concerns: Low incidence of hate crimes and violence, with good police protection and legal recourse. Resources and Support: Numerous support organizations and resources, though some areas may lack coverage. Notable Events: Steady progress in LGBTQ+ rights with occasional setbacks.
Senegal	E	Legal Protections: No legal protections, with active criminalization of LGBTQ+ identities and behaviors. Social Acceptance: Very low level of social acceptance, with pervasive discrimination and societal hostility. Safety Concerns: Very high incidence of hate crimes and violence, with no police protection or legal recourse. Resources and Support: Almost no support organizations or resources, with active suppression by authorities. Notable Events: Regressive developments in LGBTQ+ rights, with severe and widespread persecution.
Sierra Leone	E	Legal Protections: No legal protections, with active criminalization of LGBTQ+ identities and behaviors. Social Acceptance: Very low level of social acceptance, with pervasive discrimination and societal hostility. Safety Concerns: Very high incidence of hate crimes and violence, with no police protection or legal recourse. Resources and Support: Almost no support organizations or resources, with active suppression by authorities. Notable Events: Regressive developments in LGBTQ+ rights, with severe and widespread persecution.
Singapore	D	Legal Protections: Limited legal protections, with significant gaps (e.g., no marriage equality, weak anti-discrimination laws). Social Acceptance: Low level of social acceptance, with widespread discrimination and prejudice. Safety Concerns: High incidence of hate crimes and violence, with poor police protection and legal recourse. Resources and Support: Few support organizations and resources, often facing funding and operational challenges. Notable Events: Minimal progress in LGBTQ+ rights, with frequent negative developments.
Solomon Islands	D	Legal Protections: Limited legal protections, with significant gaps (e.g., no marriage equality, weak anti-discrimination laws). Social Acceptance: Low level of social acceptance, with widespread discrimination and prejudice. Safety Concerns: High incidence of hate crimes and violence, with poor police protection and legal recourse. Resources and Support: Few support organizations and resources, often facing funding and operational challenges. Notable Events: Minimal progress in LGBTQ+ rights, with frequent negative developments.
Somalia	E	Legal Protections: No legal protections, with active criminalization of LGBTQ+ identities and behaviors. Social Acceptance: Very low level of social acceptance, with pervasive discrimination and societal hostility. Safety Concerns: Very high incidence of hate crimes and violence, with no police protection or legal recourse. Resources and Support: Almost no support organizations or resources, with active suppression by authorities. Notable Events: Regressive developments in LGBTQ+ rights, with severe and widespread persecution.
South Sudan	E	Legal Protections: No legal protections, with active criminalization of LGBTQ+ identities and behaviors. Social Acceptance: Very low level of social acceptance, with pervasive discrimination and societal hostility. Safety Concerns: Very high incidence of hate crimes and violence, with no police protection or legal recourse. Resources and Support: Almost no support organizations or resources, with active suppression by authorities. Notable Events: Regressive developments in LGBTQ+ rights, with severe and widespread persecution.
Sri Lanka	E	Legal Protections: No legal protections, with active criminalization of LGBTQ+ identities and behaviors. Social Acceptance: Very low level of social acceptance, with pervasive discrimination and societal hostility. Safety Concerns: Very high incidence of hate crimes and violence, with no police protection or legal recourse. Resources and Support: Almost no support organizations or resources, with active suppression by authorities. Notable Events: Regressive developments in LGBTQ+ rights, with severe and widespread persecution.
Sudan	E	Legal Protections: No legal protections, with active criminalization of LGBTQ+ identities and behaviors. Social Acceptance: Very low level of social acceptance, with pervasive discrimination and societal hostility. Safety Concerns: Very high incidence of hate crimes and violence, with no police protection or legal recourse. Resources and Support: Almost no support organizations or resources, with active suppression by authorities. Notable Events: Regressive developments in LGBTQ+ rights, with severe and widespread persecution.
Suriname	C	Legal Protections: Some legal protections exist, but significant gaps remain (e.g., partial marriage equality, limited anti-discrimination laws). Social Acceptance: Mixed social acceptance, with some areas more tolerant than others. Safety Concerns: Moderate incidence of hate crimes and violence, with variable police protection and legal recourse. Resources and Support: Adequate support organizations and resources, but not universally available. Notable Events: Slow progress in LGBTQ+ rights, with frequent setbacks and resistance.
Syria	E	Legal Protections: No legal protections, with active criminalization of LGBTQ+ identities and behaviors. Social Acceptance: Very low level of social acceptance, with pervasive discrimination and societal hostility. Safety Concerns: Very high incidence of hate crimes and violence, with no police protection or legal recourse. Resources and Support: Almost no support organizations or resources, with active suppression by authorities. Notable Events: Regressive developments in LGBTQ+ rights, with severe and widespread persecution.
Tajikistan	E	Legal Protections: No legal protections, with active criminalization of LGBTQ+ identities and behaviors. Social Acceptance: Very low level of social acceptance, with pervasive discrimination and societal hostility. Safety Concerns: Very high incidence of hate crimes and violence, with no police protection or legal recourse. Resources and Support: Almost no support organizations or resources, with active suppression by authorities. Notable Events: Regressive developments in LGBTQ+ rights, with severe and widespread persecution.
Tanzania	E	Legal Protections: No legal protections, with active criminalization of LGBTQ+ identities and behaviors. Social Acceptance: Very low level of social acceptance, with pervasive discrimination and societal hostility. Safety Concerns: Very high incidence of hate crimes and violence, with no police protection or legal recourse. Resources and Support: Almost no support organizations or resources, with active suppression by authorities. Notable Events: Regressive developments in LGBTQ+ rights, with severe and widespread persecution.
Thailand	D	Legal Protections: Limited legal protections, with significant gaps (e.g., no marriage equality, weak anti-discrimination laws). Social Acceptance: Low level of social acceptance, with widespread discrimination and prejudice. Safety Concerns: High incidence of hate crimes and violence, with poor police protection and legal recourse. Resources and Support: Few support organizations and resources, often facing funding and operational challenges. Notable Events: Minimal progress in LGBTQ+ rights, with frequent negative developments.
Togo	E	Legal Protections: No legal protections, with active criminalization of LGBTQ+ identities and behaviors. Social Acceptance: Very low level of social acceptance, with pervasive discrimination and societal hostility. Safety Concerns: Very high incidence of hate crimes and violence, with no police protection or legal recourse. Resources and Support: Almost no support organizations or resources, with active suppression by authorities. Notable Events: Regressive developments in LGBTQ+ rights, with severe and widespread persecution.
Tonga	D	Legal Protections: Limited legal protections, with significant gaps (e.g., no marriage equality, weak anti-discrimination laws). Social Acceptance: Low level of social acceptance, with widespread discrimination and prejudice. Safety Concerns: High incidence of hate crimes and violence, with poor police protection and legal recourse. Resources and Support: Few support organizations and resources, often facing funding and operational challenges. Notable Events: Minimal progress in LGBTQ+ rights, with frequent negative developments.
Tunisia	E	Legal Protections: No legal protections, with active criminalization of LGBTQ+ identities and behaviors. Social Acceptance: Very low level of social acceptance, with pervasive discrimination and societal hostility. Safety Concerns: Very high incidence of hate crimes and violence, with no police protection or legal recourse. Resources and Support: Almost no support organizations or resources, with active suppression by authorities. Notable Events: Regressive developments in LGBTQ+ rights, with severe and widespread persecution.
Turkey	D	Legal Protections: Limited legal protections, with significant gaps (e.g., no marriage equality, weak anti-discrimination laws). Social Acceptance: Low level of social acceptance, with widespread discrimination and prejudice. Safety Concerns: High incidence of hate crimes and violence, with poor police protection and legal recourse. Resources and Support: Few support organizations and resources, often facing funding and operational challenges. Notable Events: Minimal progress in LGBTQ+ rights, with frequent negative developments.
Turkmenistan	E	Legal Protections: No legal protections, with active criminalization of LGBTQ+ identities and behaviors. Social Acceptance: Very low level of social acceptance, with pervasive discrimination and societal hostility. Safety Concerns: Very high incidence of hate crimes and violence, with no police protection or legal recourse. Resources and Support: Almost no support organizations or resources, with active suppression by authorities. Notable Events: Regressive developments in LGBTQ+ rights, with severe and widespread persecution.
Tuvalu	D	Legal Protections: Limited legal protections, with significant gaps (e.g., no marriage equality, weak anti-discrimination laws). Social Acceptance: Low level of social acceptance, with widespread discrimination and prejudice. Safety Concerns: High incidence of hate crimes and violence, with poor police protection and legal recourse. Resources and Support: Few support organizations and resources, often facing funding and operational challenges. Notable Events: Minimal progress in LGBTQ+ rights, with frequent negative developments.
Uganda	E	Legal Protections: No legal protections, with active criminalization of LGBTQ+ identities and behaviors. Social Acceptance: Very low level of social acceptance, with pervasive discrimination and societal hostility. Safety Concerns: Very high incidence of hate crimes and violence, with no police protection or legal recourse. Resources and Support: Almost no support organizations or resources, with active suppression by authorities. Notable Events: Regressive developments in LGBTQ+ rights, with severe and widespread persecution.
Ukraine	C	Legal Protections: Some legal protections exist, but significant gaps remain (e.g., partial marriage equality, limited anti-discrimination laws). Social Acceptance: Mixed social acceptance, with some areas more tolerant than others. Safety Concerns: Moderate incidence of hate crimes and violence, with variable police protection and legal recourse. Resources and Support: Adequate support organizations and resources, but not universally available. Notable Events: Slow progress in LGBTQ+ rights, with frequent setbacks and resistance.
United Arab Emirates	E	Legal Protections: No legal protections, with active criminalization of LGBTQ+ identities and behaviors. Social Acceptance: Very low level of social acceptance, with pervasive discrimination and societal hostility. Safety Concerns: Very high incidence of hate crimes and violence, with no police protection or legal recourse. Resources and Support: Almost no support organizations or resources, with active suppression by authorities. Notable Events: Regressive developments in LGBTQ+ rights, with severe and widespread persecution.
Uzbekistan	E	Legal Protections: No legal protections, with active criminalization of LGBTQ+ identities and behaviors. Social Acceptance: Very low level of social acceptance, with pervasive discrimination and societal hostility. Safety Concerns: Very high incidence of hate crimes and violence, with no police protection or legal recourse. Resources and Support: Almost no support organizations or resources, with active suppression by authorities. Notable Events: Regressive developments in LGBTQ+ rights, with severe and widespread persecution.
Vanuatu	D	Legal Protections: Limited legal protections, with significant gaps (e.g., no marriage equality, weak anti-discrimination laws). Social Acceptance: Low level of social acceptance, with widespread discrimination and prejudice. Safety Concerns: High incidence of hate crimes and violence, with poor police protection and legal recourse. Resources and Support: Few support organizations and resources, often facing funding and operational challenges. Notable Events: Minimal progress in LGBTQ+ rights, with frequent negative developments.
Vatican City	D	Legal Protections: Limited legal protections, with significant gaps (e.g., no marriage equality, weak anti-discrimination laws). Social Acceptance: Low level of social acceptance, with widespread discrimination and prejudice. Safety Concerns: High incidence of hate crimes and violence, with poor police protection and legal recourse. Resources and Support: Few support organizations and resources, often facing funding and operational challenges. Notable Events: Minimal progress in LGBTQ+ rights, with frequent negative developments.
Venezuela	D	Legal Protections: Limited legal protections, with significant gaps (e.g., no marriage equality, weak anti-discrimination laws). Social Acceptance: Low level of social acceptance, with widespread discrimination and prejudice. Safety Concerns: High incidence of hate crimes and violence, with poor police protection and legal recourse. Resources and Support: Few support organizations and resources, often facing funding and operational challenges. Notable Events: Minimal progress in LGBTQ+ rights, with frequent negative developments.
Vietnam	D	Legal Protections: Limited legal protections, with significant gaps (e.g., no marriage equality, weak anti-discrimination laws). Social Acceptance: Low level of social acceptance, with widespread discrimination and prejudice. Safety Concerns: High incidence of hate crimes and violence, with poor police protection and legal recourse. Resources and Support: Few support organizations and resources, often facing funding and operational challenges. Notable Events: Minimal progress in LGBTQ+ rights, with frequent negative developments.
Yemen	E	Legal Protections: No legal protections, with active criminalization of LGBTQ+ identities and behaviors. Social Acceptance: Very low level of social acceptance, with pervasive discrimination and societal hostility. Safety Concerns: Very high incidence of hate crimes and violence, with no police protection or legal recourse. Resources and Support: Almost no support organizations or resources, with active suppression by authorities. Notable Events: Regressive developments in LGBTQ+ rights, with severe and widespread persecution.
Zambia	E	Legal Protections: No legal protections, with active criminalization of LGBTQ+ identities and behaviors. Social Acceptance: Very low level of social acceptance, with pervasive discrimination and societal hostility. Safety Concerns: Very high incidence of hate crimes and violence, with no police protection or legal recourse. Resources and Support: Almost no support organizations or resources, with active suppression by authorities. Notable Events: Regressive developments in LGBTQ+ rights, with severe and widespread persecution.
Zimbabwe	D	Legal Protections: Limited legal protections, with significant gaps (e.g., no marriage equality, weak anti-discrimination laws). Social Acceptance: Low level of social acceptance, with widespread discrimination and prejudice. Safety Concerns: High incidence of hate crimes and violence, with poor police protection and legal recourse. Resources and Support: Few support organizations and resources, often facing funding and operational challenges. Notable Events: Minimal progress in LGBTQ+ rights, with frequent negative developments.