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It depends on what country and what year you are talking about. For example, as of 2013, it's still illegal to be gay in:
Africa
1 Algeria
2 Angola
3 Benin
4 Botswana
5 Burundi
6 Cameroon
7 Comoros
8 Egypt
9 Eritrea
10 Ethiopia
11 Gambia
12 Ghana
13 Guinea
14 Kenya
15 Lesotho
16 Liberia
17 Libya
18 Malawi (enforcement of law suspended)
19 Mauritania
20 Mauritius
21 Morocco
22 Mozambique
23 Namibia
24 Nigeria
25 Sao Tome
26 Senegal
27 Seychelles
28 Sierra Leone
29 Somalia
30 South Sudan
31 Sudan
32 Swaziland
33 Tanzania
34 Togo
35 Tunisia
36 Uganda
37 Zambia
38 Zimbabwe
Asia, including the Middle East
39 Afghanistan
40 Bangladesh
41 Bhutan
42 Brunei
43 Iran
44 Kuwait
45 Lebanon
46 Malaysia
47 Maldives
48 Myanmar
49 Oman
50 Pakistan
51 Palestine/Gaza Strip
52 Qatar
53 Saudi Arabia
54 Singapore
55 Sri Lanka
56 Syria
57 Turkmenistan
59 Uzbekistan
60 Yemen
Two Asian/Middle Eastern countries are listed separately by the ILGA under the heading "Legal status of homosexual acts unclear or uncertain":
In Iraq, there is no law against homosexual acts, but homophobic violence is unchecked and self-appointed sharia judges reportedly have imposed sentences for homosexual behavior.
In India, enforcement of the law against homosexual activity has been suspended by court action.
Americas
61 Antigua & Barbuda
62 Barbados
63 Belize
64 Dominica
65 Grenada
66 Guyana
67 Jamaica
68 St Kitts & Nevis
69 St Lucia
70 St Vincent & the Grenadines
71 Trinidad & Tobago
In the United States, anti-sodomy laws were ruled unconstitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court in 2003, but they are still on the books in 13 states: Alabama, Florida, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, Utah and Virginia. Conservative state legislators refuse to repeal the laws and, in some cases, police still enforce them. Reportedly, in the past few years more than a dozen LGBT people were arrested for violating those laws, but the arrestees were freed because prosecutors won't seek convictions based on defunct laws.
Oceania
72 Cook Islands
73 Indonesia (Aceh Province and South Sumatra)
74 Kirbati
75 Nauru
76 Palau
78 Samoa
80 Tonga
81 Tuvalu
Europe
82 Northern Cyprus
Also in Europe and worth mentioning but not on that list of countries with laws against homosexuality are:
Russia, which enacted a law in 2013 prohibiting any positive mention of homosexuality in the presence of minors, including online;
Ukraine, which has considered, but so far has not adopted a similar law against "gay propaganda."
Moldova, which adopted and then repealed such a law in 2013.
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ProfessorBeing gay was considered illegal in many countries until recently. Laws criminalizing homosexuality existed throughout history, with some countries decriminalizing it in the 20th century. Currently, homosexuality remains illegal in several countries, primarily in the Middle East, Africa, and parts of Asia.
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Was being gay in 1961 illegal?
Yes, being gay was illegal in many countries in 1961, including the United States, where laws against homosexuality were widely enforced. The decriminalization of homosexuality started to happen in some countries later in the 1960s and continued throughout the following decades.
Is calling someone gay on facebook illegal?
It is not illegal to call someone gay on Facebook. However, using hate speech or discrimination based on sexual orientation could violate Facebook's community standards and result in content removal or other actions by the platform. Additionally, if the comments are deemed as harassment or cyberbullying, they could be reported to Facebook for further review.
Is love illegal?
No, love itself is not illegal. However, certain actions or behaviors done in the name of love may be illegal depending on the specific circumstances, such as stalking or harassment. It's important to always respect the law and the well-being of others in any situation involving love.
What is the difference between legal refugees and illegal refugees?
Legal refugees are individuals who have been granted refugee status by a government or international organization and have the legal right to reside in a certain country. Illegal refugees, on the other hand, are individuals who enter a country without authorization or proper documentation and do not have legal permission to stay.
What it is illegal to do in Illinois?
It is illegal in Illinois to drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs, possess certain controlled substances without a prescription, and engage in public indecency or disorderly conduct. Additionally, it is illegal to engage in activities that constitute harassment or discrimination based on protected characteristics such as race, gender, or disability.
