From gay marriage to transgenr rights, Expati looks at the most LGBTQIA+ iendly untri for those nsirg a reer change abroad.
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THE 10 MOST GAY-FRIENDLY COUNTRI FOR GAY AND LGBT NOMADS
* best countries for lgbt expats *
Homosexualy is still a crimal act many untri, and there are a number of plac where LGBTQIA+ rights are erodg. Bis the ual cisns such as reer impact or healthre qualy, gay, lbian, bisexual, tersex, and transgenr dividuals often have to nsir more severe nsequenc.
The Netherlands crimalized homosexualy 1811; the first gay bar opened Amsterdam 1927; and 1987, Amsterdam unveiled the Homomonument, a memorial for gays and lbians killed by the Nazis. 74% of the populatn has a posive attu towards homosexualy and bisexualy.
The Dutch pal, often dubbed the gayway to Europe, has a vibrant LGBTQIA+ culture and ters to all appet and fetish. The gay scene extends well beyond Amsterdam, however, wh bars, snas, and cemas several Dutch ci, cludg Rotterdam, The Hague (Den Haag), Amersfoort, Ensche, and Grongen. In general, Belgium displays an extremely high level of homosexual acceptance.
The gay-iendly untri offer opportuni for fun and adventure abroad. * best countries for lgbt expats *
Bg (Bgge), Ghent (Gent), Liège, and Ostend (Oosten) all have an active gay nightlife. The rise of anti-LGBTQIA+ polil parti notwhstandg, Spa is one of the most culturally liberal plac for gay people. Nearly 90% of the populatn acceptg of homosexualy, acrdg to the last Pew Rearch poll.
In 2006, Sg unveiled the untry’s first LGBTQIA+ monument to memorate a 1996 police crackdown on gay men at the beach at night. Valletta don’t immediately sprg to md when you thk of the world’s gay pals, but ty Malta has topped the Europe Rabow Inx for four years a row. Homosexuals also serve openly the ary.
Gay men are, however, banned om donatg blood. Homosexualy self has been legal sce 1991; however, lol law don’t regnize same-sex marriage or civil partnerships.