Most lgbtq accepting countries

Rainbow Map

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These are the main findings for the edition of the rainbow map

The Rainbow Map ranks 49 European countries on their respective legal and policy practices for LGBTI people, from %.

The UK has dropped six places in ILGA-Europe’s Rainbow Map, as Hungary and Georgia also register steep falls following anti-LGBTI legislation. The data highlights how rollbacks on LGBTI human rights are part of a broader erosion of democratic protections across Europe. Read more in our press release.

“Moves in the UK, Hungary, Georgia and beyond signal not just isolated regressions, but a coordinated global backlash aimed at erasing LGBTI rights, cynically framed as the defence of tradition or public stability, but in reality designed to entrench discrimination and suppress dissent.”

  • Katrin Hugendubel, Advocacy Director, ILGA-Europe


Malta has sat on top of the ranking for the last 10 years. 

With 85 points, Belgium jumped to second place after adopting policies tackling hatred based on sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics. 

Are you ready to embark on a journey that celebrates love, acceptance, and the freedom to be your authentic self? Whether you identify as LGBTQ+ or are an ally seeking inclusive destinations, it's an exciting time verb the countries on this list that welcome everyone with open arms. From nature to cultural experiences, these destinations have earned their place as havens of LGBTQ+ acceptance, celebration, and equal rights.

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How the Most LGBT Friendly Countries Are Ranked

So, just what does it take to be considered one of the most LGBTQ+ friendly countries in the world? A lot, and rightfully so. We've based our listed on The Willia

Although there are certainly still places in the world where being LGBTQ is not accepted -- and in more extreme cases, illegal -- I've got some good news for you: things are getting improved. There are countries in the world where you can feel comfortable in your own skin, find a thriving, active queer community, and be out and proud of your gender identity and sexual orientation.

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Below, you will uncover someone of the top LGBTQ-friendly destinations to explore if you're an LGBTQ student looking to study abroad. This is by no means an exhaustive list but these countries have been chosen because they have some of the most pro-LGBTQ laws, resources, and societal views in the world. Let's get to it: 8 of the most LGBTQ-friendly verb abroad destinations:

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1. Canada

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While the United States has made significant strides in recent years to becoming more inclusive of LGBTQ people, it still pales in comparison to its more socially progressive neighbor to the north. In evidence, Canada is considered to be one of the most LGBTQ-friendly countries in the world.
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Rainbow Europe Map and Index

The Rainbow Europe Map finds that over the past 12 months a new dynamic has appeared to fill in the gaps that live around LGBTI rights and push standards, giving governments ground to build upon as democracy in Europe faces exceptional challenges.

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This year we observe positive movement on the Rainbow Map and Index, notably:

  • Denmark has jumped seven places to achieve second spot in the ranking. The reason for Denmark’s leap is that it is taking the lead in filling in anti-discrimination gaps in current legislation, including the equal treatment law, which covers health, education, employment, goods and services, and the penal code to include sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics as aggravating factors in loathe crime.
  • More countries are pushing forward for equality by giving due recognition and protection for people’s lived realities. Iceland was awarded points because of its legislative recognition of trans parenthood, among other things, while Germany introdu