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data-ttid="ContentHearAccredatn"><div class="ContentHearDek-bIqFFZ eA-dOpL">A new report reveals untri Europe are some of the saft plac for LGBTQ+ muni</div><div class="ContentHearByle-kmPyCa emiglw"><div class="ContentHearByleContent-dpPmNn DRFq"><div data-ttid="BylWrapper" class="BylWrapper-KIudk irTIfE byl ContentHearByl-cZqgyJ bHLeKI"><p class="ByleWrapper-jWHrLH cleXoH byle byl__byle" data-ttid="ByleWrapper" emProp="thor" emType="><span emProp="name" class="ByleNamWrapper-jbHncj fuDQVo"><span data-ttid="ByleName" class="ByleName-kwmrLn gsLuGA byle__name"><span class="BaseWrap-sc-gjQpdd BaseText-ewhhUZ BylePreamble-iJolpQ iUEiRd jyeccG dttFsx byle__preamble">By </span><a class="BaseWrap-sc-gjQpdd BaseText-ewhhUZ BaseLk-eNWuiM ByleLk-gEnFiw iUEiRd dSSAlR dKMOIT bOwDHT byle__name-lk button" href="/profile/zahra-surya-darma">Zahra Surya Darma</a></span></span></p></div><time data-ttid="ContentHearPublishDate" dateTime="2023-03-02T18:00:00Z" class="BaseWrap-sc-gjQpdd BaseText-ewhhUZ 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In the hospaly dtry, more <a href=" target="_blank">hotel brands are pavg the way to prrise safety</a> as we ntue to see the creasg value of the LGBTQ+ travel and tourism market. More so now than ever before, LGBTQ+ travellers are often feelg seen and safe.</p><p>But which untri are the saft for the queer muny? <a href=" target="_blank">London</a>-based <a data-offer-url=" class="external-lk" data-event-click="{"element":"ExternalLk","outgogURL":"" href=" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">SEO agency Reboot</a> recently revealed the top 10 saft natns to live and travel to if you’re a member of the LGBTQ+ muny. After gatherg data om 170 untri, is no surprise that <a href=" target="_blank">Europe</a> (particularly Sndavia) me out on top, except for one North Amerin entry.</p><div><div class="ConsumerMarketgUnThemedWrapper-iUTMTf jssHut nsumer-marketg-un nsumer-marketg-un--article-mid-ntent" role="prentatn" aria-hidn="te"><div class="nsumer-marketg-un__slot nsumer-marketg-un__slot--article-mid-ntent nsumer-marketg-un__slot---ntent"></div><div class="journey-un"></div></div></div><p>All the untri have legalised LGBTQ+ marriage, and genr reassignment, along wh promotg LGBTQ+ opportuni. As a rult, the employment and hog possibili are nearly siar to those of a cisgenr straight person, and there are lower hate crime reports the areas.</p><div class="Contaer-bkChBi byNLHx"></div><p>Below, you'll fd the 10 saft untri for LGBTQ+ people and each untry's sre.</p><div class="AdWrapper-dQtivb fZrssQ ad ad---ntent"><div class="ad__slot ad__slot---ntent" data-no-id="ksvjw9"></div></div><p><em>Each untry was analysed agast 10 tegori and given an overall sre out of 10. The tegori were: societal acceptance, homosexual activy, same-sex marriage, censorship, genr reassignment, discrimatn, employabily, hog and abily to adopt a child.</em></p><figure class="AssetEmbedWrapper-eVDQiB byBkf asset-embed"><div class="AssetEmbedAssetContaer-eJxoAx dBHGoQ asset-embed__asset-ntaer"><span class="SpanWrapper-umhxW kGxnNB rponsive-asset AssetEmbedRponsiveAsset-cXBNxi eCxVQK asset-embed__rponsive-asset"><picture class="RponsiveImagePicture-cWuUZO dUOtEa AssetEmbedRponsiveAsset-cXBNxi eCxVQK asset-embed__rponsive-asset rponsive-image"><noscript><img alt="Amsterdam Gay Pri" class="RponsiveImageContaer-eybHBd fptoWY rponsive-image__image" src=" srcSet=" 120w, 240w, 320w, 640w, 960w, 1280w, 1600w" siz="100vw"/></noscript></picture></span></div><div class="CaptnWrapper-jSZdqE hvamzx ptn AssetEmbedCaptn-fNQBPI fmQnYP asset-embed__ptn"><span class="BaseWrap-sc-gjQpdd BaseText-ewhhUZ CaptnText-bHjzlu iUEiRd dYVgFs iXWezO ptn__text">Amsterdam Gay Pri</span><span class="BaseWrap-sc-gjQpdd BaseText-ewhhUZ CaptnCred-ejegDm iUEiRd byBVsG fNaHcW ptn__cred">Getty Imag</span></div></figure><h2>10. Belgium</h2><p><strong>Sre:</strong> 9.69</p><div data-attr-viewport-monor="le-recirc" class="le-recirc-wrapper le-recirc-observer-target-1 viewport-monor-anchor"></div><p>Belgium has a robt legal amework for protectg LGBTQ+ rights. It was one of the first untri the world to legalise same-sex marriage and has strict anti-discrimatn laws. Belgium has an active LGBTQ+ muny, wh Bssels hostg the untry's most lourful event of the year, Bssels Pri Week, late sprg.</p><h2>9. Malta</h2><p><strong>Sre:</strong> 9.70</p><p><a href=" target="_blank">Malta</a> is often nsired a lear LGBTQ+ rights Europe, wh signifint progrs ma recent years to ensure the safety and protectn of the LGBTQ+ muny. For example, after beg the first untry Europe to ban nversn therapy, Malta legalised same-sex marriage. The ernment also has prehensive anti-discrimatn laws and has taken steps to te the public on LGBTQ+ issu through genr-ntral bathrooms and tailored healthre servic.</p><h2>8. UK</h2><p><strong>Sre:</strong> 9.75</p></div></div></div><div class="GridItem-buujkM fVLMby grid--em grid-layout__asi"><div class="StickyBoxWrapper-jfYB kNleGZ sticky-box"><div class="StickyBoxPrimary-dzWDWL cdhYoN sticky-box__primary"><div class="Contaer-bkChBi byNLHx"></div><div class="AdWrapper-dQtivb fZrssQ ad ad--rail"><div class="ad__slot ad__slot--rail" data-no-id="rza0fx"></div></div><div class="ConsumerMarketgUnThemedWrapper-iUTMTf jssHut nsumer-marketg-un nsumer-marketg-un--display-rail" role="prentatn" aria-hidn="te"><div class="nsumer-marketg-un__slot nsumer-marketg-un__slot--display-rail"></div><div class="journey-un"></div></div></div><div class="StickyBoxPlaceholr-grPmrg dxAvXx"></div></div></div></div><div class="RowWrapper-UmqTg HEhan full-bleed-ad row-mid-ntent-ad"><div class="StickyMidContentAdWrapper-fSBzwl drzyIa ad-stickymidntent"><div class="AdWrapper-dQtivb fZrssQ ad ad--mid-ntent should-hold-space"><div class="ad__slot ad__slot--mid-ntent" data-no-id="k59qq"></div></div></div></div><div class="GridWrapper-cAzTTK kHBDeH grid grid-margs grid-ems-2 ArticlePageChunksGrid-hfxa bjczjj grid-layout--adrail narrow wi-adrail"><div class="GridItem-buujkM stRKV grid--em grid-layout__ntent"><div class="BodyWrapper-kufPGa bmbVTi body body__ntaer article__body" data-journey-hook="client-ntent" data-ttid="BodyWrapper"><div class="body__ner-ntaer"><p>The <a href=">UK</a> broke to the top 10 for s signifint efforts over the past few years promotg the safety and rights of the LGBTQ+ muny. Through the Equaly Act of 2010, polici to protect the muny were implemented,  prohibg discrimatn based on sexual orientatn and genr inty employment, tn and other aspects. There are also tn and awarens programs to addrs hate crim agast the LGBTQ+ muny.</p><p>See our LGBTQ+ gui to <a href=">London</a>, <a href=">Manchter</a> and <a href=">Brighton</a> for the latt events, venu and areas to vis.</p><h2>7. Denmark</h2><p><strong>Sre:</strong> 9.80</p><p>Denmark is nsired one of the most LGBTQ+-iendly untri, wh a long-standg tradn of promotg and protectg the muny's rights. In 1989, Denmark beme the first untry the world to legalise same-sex partnerships, and years later, same-sex marriage beme legal. Denmark also prohibs discrimatn based on sexual orientatn and genr inty employment, tn, and hog. In addn, many rourc and support systems clu LGBTQ+ muni for the youth. </p><div data-attr-viewport-monor="le-recirc" class="le-recirc-wrapper le-recirc-observer-target-2 viewport-monor-anchor"></div><p>See our <a href=">LGBTQ+ Copenhagen gui</a> for the latt events, venu and areas to vis.</p><h2>6. Spa</h2><p><strong>Sre:</strong> 9.82</p><p>Sun-beamed <a href=">Spa</a> is one of Europe’s most culturally liberal statns, pecially for LGBTQ+ globetrotters. There is no censorship surroundg the muny, wh plenty of safe spac and strict laws for homophobic behavur. The Balearic Islands – pecially <a href=">Mallor</a> and <a href=">Ibiza</a> – draw the queer crowds wh the btlg gay bar scen.</p><h2>5. Canada</h2><p><strong>Sre:</strong> 9.85</p><p><a href=" target="_blank">Canada</a> has been at the foreont of LGBTQ+ rights for s. Not only was the first untry outsi <a href=" target="_blank">Europe</a> to legalize same-sex marriage, but also has strong legal protectns for LGBTQ+ people – cludg laws prohibg discrimatn based on sexual orientatn or genr inty. Unsurprisgly, three Canadian ci also ma to the top 10 list of <a href=" target="_blank">the bt plac to live the world</a>  2022.</p><h2>4. Swen</h2><p><strong>Sre:</strong> 9.88</p><p><a href=" target="_blank">Swen</a> is known to be one of the most progrsive untri the world, nsistently advotg LGBTQ+ rights and safety through ted and awarens programs. Same-sex marriage has also been legal sce 2009, and same-sex upl have the right to adopt children. The untry also has genr-ntral marriage laws, allowg dividuals to legally change their genr whout unrgog surgery or hormone treatment.</p><h2>3. Norway</h2><p><strong>Sre:</strong> 9.91</p><div data-attr-viewport-monor="le-recirc" class="le-recirc-wrapper le-recirc-observer-target-3 viewport-monor-anchor"></div><p>Consistently regnised as one of the most LGBTQ-iendly untri the world, Norway was one of the first to enact anti-discrimatn laws. Every summer, the pal hosts a 10-day event for Oslo Pri – the largt LGBTIQ+ ftival the untry. Expect ncerts, exhibs, and film screengs all throughout over 150 dividual events.</p><h2>2. The Netherlands </h2><p><strong>Sre:</strong> 9.92</p><p>The Netherlands was one of the first untri the world to legalise same-sex marriage back 2001. In addn, has strong anti-discrimatn laws and a long history of supportg LGBTQ+ rights. 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Iceland</h2><p><strong>Sre:</strong> 9.97</p><p>While Icelanrs are known for their love of <a href=" target="_blank">hot sprgs and geothermal pools</a>, ’s also the most progrsive the world regardg the acceptance of LGBTQ+ people. 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This chart shows the saft and least safe untri for LGBTQ+ travelers acrdg to the Gay Travel Inx 2023.

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    Lbian, gay, bisexual and transgenr (LGBT) rights n vary om untry to untry. Below is a list of untri who have ma the greatt stris when to protectg the rights of LGBT people. * best country for lgbt *

    As of 2022, six untri' legal s specifilly prcribe the ath penalty for the "crime" of homosexualy and another five untri allow for the possibily of the ath penalty.

    * best country for lgbt *

    LGBT and LGBTQ+ have several addnal variatns, cludg LGBTQ, LGBTQIA, LGBTQIA+, and 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two-spir, lbian, gay, bisexual, transgenr, queer, qutng, tersex, and asexual, wh the + reprentg pansexual, agenr, genr queer, bigenr, genr variant, and pangenr). Two of the most notable advancements LGBTQI+ rights the US recent s are the legalizatn of gay marriage and the legalizatn of adoptn of children by same-sex upl. Gay marriage legalizatn expand om one state 2004 to all fifty stat 2015 through feral urt lgs, state urt lgs, state legislatn, and direct popular vot.

    Acrdg to the Internatnal Lbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Associatn's annual report State-Sponsored Homophobia, same-sex nduct was crimalized 67 of the Uned Natns' 193 member stat 2020 and was facto illegal two more.

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class="ArticlePageLeBackground-EufvU tFsh"><hear class="ContentHearWrapper-clujbs cYTwve ntent-hear article__ntent-hear"><div data-ttid="ContentHearContaer" class="ContentHearContaer-cGKRbE hCCDaZ"><div class="ContentHearHedAccredatnWrapper-GFiQf cDNVlV"><div data-ttid="ContentHearTleBlockWrapper" class="ContentHearTleBlockWrapper-cjmSKp hbWJLs"><div data-ttid="ContentHearRubric" class="ContentHearRubricBlock-LmpbT bHSyYn"><div data-ttid="ContentHearRubricDateBlock" class="ContentHearRubricDateBlock-kAQcZP fTFWxD"><div class="RubricWrapper-dKmCNX dFwgPI bric ContentHearRubricContaer-eTudtt iRsSlw"><a class="RubricLk-gRWSOU hWQSFt bric__lk" href="/topic/style-culture"><span class="RubricName-fVtemz cLxcNi">Style & Culture</span></a></div></div></div><h1 data-ttid="ContentHearHed" class="BaseWrap-sc-gjQpdd BaseText-ewhhUZ ContentHearHed-NCyCC iUEiRd lnnhgD gydgrM">The 10 saft untri for LGBTQ+ people</h1></div><div class="ContentHearAccredatn-lfctVB etVsnJ ntent-hear__accredatn" data-ttid="ContentHearAccredatn"><div class="ContentHearDek-bIqFFZ eA-dOpL">A new report reveals untri Europe are some of the saft plac for LGBTQ+ muni</div><div class="ContentHearByle-kmPyCa emiglw"><div class="ContentHearByleContent-dpPmNn DRFq"><div data-ttid="BylWrapper" class="BylWrapper-KIudk irTIfE byl ContentHearByl-cZqgyJ bHLeKI"><p class="ByleWrapper-jWHrLH cleXoH byle byl__byle" data-ttid="ByleWrapper" emProp="thor" emType="><span emProp="name" class="ByleNamWrapper-jbHncj fuDQVo"><span data-ttid="ByleName" class="ByleName-kwmrLn gsLuGA byle__name"><span class="BaseWrap-sc-gjQpdd BaseText-ewhhUZ BylePreamble-iJolpQ iUEiRd jyeccG dttFsx byle__preamble">By </span><a class="BaseWrap-sc-gjQpdd BaseText-ewhhUZ BaseLk-eNWuiM ByleLk-gEnFiw iUEiRd dSSAlR dKMOIT bOwDHT byle__name-lk button" href="/profile/zahra-surya-darma">Zahra Surya Darma</a></span></span></p></div><time data-ttid="ContentHearPublishDate" dateTime="2023-03-02T18:00:00Z" class="BaseWrap-sc-gjQpdd BaseText-ewhhUZ ContentHearPublishDate-eIBicG iUEiRd keFnUt PVAIn">2 March 2023</time></div></div><div class="SocialInsWrapper-hKMEXV ffgPVr social-ins social-ins--standard ContentHearAccredatnSocialIns-jorO fPzfaa ntent-hear__social-share"><ul data-ttid="socialInslist" class="SocialInsList-cHVTIA ivmblD social-ins__list"></ul></div></div></div><div class="ContentHearLeadAsset-hGbumP dDDxdb lead-asset ContentHearLeadAssetWrapper-hfXHEc Grck" data-ttid="ContentHearLeadAsset"><figure class="ContentHearLeadAssetContent-kOfYSG dRGWbI"><div class="ContentHearLeadAssetContentMedia-bLEIpi jjhWdS lead-asset__ntent__photo"><span class="SpanWrapper-umhxW jvZaPI rponsive-asset ContentHearRponsiveAsset-bREgIb hONbnm"><div data-tt="aspect-rat-ntaer" class="AspectRatContaer-bJHpJz gKnDpj"><div class="aspect-rat--overlay-ntaer"><picture class="RponsiveImagePicture-cWuUZO dUOtEa ContentHearRponsiveAsset-bREgIb hONbnm rponsive-image"><source media="(max-width: 767px)" srcSet=" 120w, 240w, 320w, 640w" siz="100vw"/><source media="(m-width: 768px)" srcSet=" 120w, 240w, 320w, 640w, 960w, 1280w, 1600w, 1920w, 2240w" siz="100vw"/><img alt="Amsterdam Netherlands" class="RponsiveImageContaer-eybHBd fptoWY rponsive-image__image" src="></picture></div></div></span><div class="CaptnWrapper-jSZdqE hvamzx ptn ContentHearLeadAssetCaptn-hPWmSN ihFxch"><span class="BaseWrap-sc-gjQpdd BaseText-ewhhUZ CaptnCred-ejegDm iUEiRd byBVsG fNaHcW ptn__cred">Getty Imag</span></div></div></figure></div></div><asi class="PersistentAsiWrapper-VGrR oEIBz persistent-asi persistent-asi--align-left" style="posn:absolute;top:to;height:to" data-ttid="PersistentAsiWrapper"><div class="StickyBoxWrapper-jfYB jNgrSF sticky-box ContentHearPersistentAsi-fsnAmQ dFzKzm"><div class="StickyBoxPrimary-dzWDWL cdhYoN sticky-box__primary"><div class="SocialInsWrapper-hKMEXV ffgPVr social-ins social-ins--has-background ContentHearSocialIns-jzJiyg fgMkJI social-ins--share"><ul data-ttid="socialInslist" class="SocialInsList-cHVTIA ivmblD social-ins__list"></ul></div></div><div class="StickyBoxPlaceholr-grPmrg dxAvXx"></div></div></asi></hear></div><div data-attribute-verso-pattern="article-body" class="ArticlePageContentBackGround-cNiFNN kAwnHf article-body__ntent"><div class="ArticlePageChunksContent-etcMtP bwyLBj"><div data-ttid="ArticlePageChunks" class="ArticlePageChunks-fLyCVG eOdfIs"><div class="GridWrapper-cAzTTK kHBDeH grid grid-margs grid-ems-2 ArticlePageChunksGrid-hfxa bjczjj grid-layout--adrail narrow wi-adrail"><div class="GridItem-buujkM stRKV grid--em grid-layout__ntent"><div class="BodyWrapper-kufPGa bmbVTi body body__ntaer article__body" data-journey-hook="client-ntent" data-ttid="BodyWrapper"><div class="body__ner-ntaer"><p>In s past, many untri have ma signifint stris fosterg a welg environment for the LGBTQ+ muny through new anti-discrimatn laws and supportg rights movements. In the hospaly dtry, more <a href=" target="_blank">hotel brands are pavg the way to prrise safety</a> as we ntue to see the creasg value of the LGBTQ+ travel and tourism market. More so now than ever before, LGBTQ+ travellers are often feelg seen and safe.</p><p>But which untri are the saft for the queer muny? <a href=" target="_blank">London</a>-based <a data-offer-url=" class="external-lk" data-event-click="{"element":"ExternalLk","outgogURL":"" href=" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">SEO agency Reboot</a> recently revealed the top 10 saft natns to live and travel to if you’re a member of the LGBTQ+ muny. After gatherg data om 170 untri, is no surprise that <a href=" target="_blank">Europe</a> (particularly Sndavia) me out on top, except for one North Amerin entry.</p><div><div class="ConsumerMarketgUnThemedWrapper-iUTMTf jssHut nsumer-marketg-un nsumer-marketg-un--article-mid-ntent" role="prentatn" aria-hidn="te"><div class="nsumer-marketg-un__slot nsumer-marketg-un__slot--article-mid-ntent nsumer-marketg-un__slot---ntent"></div><div class="journey-un"></div></div></div><p>All the untri have legalised LGBTQ+ marriage, and genr reassignment, along wh promotg LGBTQ+ opportuni. As a rult, the employment and hog possibili are nearly siar to those of a cisgenr straight person, and there are lower hate crime reports the areas.</p><div class="Contaer-bkChBi byNLHx"></div><p>Below, you'll fd the 10 saft untri for LGBTQ+ people and each untry's sre.</p><div class="AdWrapper-dQtivb fZrssQ ad ad---ntent"><div class="ad__slot ad__slot---ntent" data-no-id="ksvjw9"></div></div><p><em>Each untry was analysed agast 10 tegori and given an overall sre out of 10. The tegori were: societal acceptance, homosexual activy, same-sex marriage, censorship, genr reassignment, discrimatn, employabily, hog and abily to adopt a child.</em></p><figure class="AssetEmbedWrapper-eVDQiB byBkf asset-embed"><div class="AssetEmbedAssetContaer-eJxoAx dBHGoQ asset-embed__asset-ntaer"><span class="SpanWrapper-umhxW kGxnNB rponsive-asset AssetEmbedRponsiveAsset-cXBNxi eCxVQK asset-embed__rponsive-asset"><picture class="RponsiveImagePicture-cWuUZO dUOtEa AssetEmbedRponsiveAsset-cXBNxi eCxVQK asset-embed__rponsive-asset rponsive-image"><noscript><img alt="Amsterdam Gay Pri" class="RponsiveImageContaer-eybHBd fptoWY rponsive-image__image" src=" srcSet=" 120w, 240w, 320w, 640w, 960w, 1280w, 1600w" siz="100vw"/></noscript></picture></span></div><div class="CaptnWrapper-jSZdqE hvamzx ptn AssetEmbedCaptn-fNQBPI fmQnYP asset-embed__ptn"><span class="BaseWrap-sc-gjQpdd BaseText-ewhhUZ CaptnText-bHjzlu iUEiRd dYVgFs iXWezO ptn__text">Amsterdam Gay Pri</span><span class="BaseWrap-sc-gjQpdd BaseText-ewhhUZ CaptnCred-ejegDm iUEiRd byBVsG fNaHcW ptn__cred">Getty Imag</span></div></figure><h2>10. Belgium</h2><p><strong>Sre:</strong> 9.69</p><div data-attr-viewport-monor="le-recirc" class="le-recirc-wrapper le-recirc-observer-target-1 viewport-monor-anchor"></div><p>Belgium has a robt legal amework for protectg LGBTQ+ rights. It was one of the first untri the world to legalise same-sex marriage and has strict anti-discrimatn laws. Belgium has an active LGBTQ+ muny, wh Bssels hostg the untry's most lourful event of the year, Bssels Pri Week, late sprg.</p><h2>9. Malta</h2><p><strong>Sre:</strong> 9.70</p><p><a href=" target="_blank">Malta</a> is often nsired a lear LGBTQ+ rights Europe, wh signifint progrs ma recent years to ensure the safety and protectn of the LGBTQ+ muny. For example, after beg the first untry Europe to ban nversn therapy, Malta legalised same-sex marriage. The ernment also has prehensive anti-discrimatn laws and has taken steps to te the public on LGBTQ+ issu through genr-ntral bathrooms and tailored healthre servic.</p><h2>8. UK</h2><p><strong>Sre:</strong> 9.75</p></div></div></div><div class="GridItem-buujkM fVLMby grid--em grid-layout__asi"><div class="StickyBoxWrapper-jfYB kNleGZ sticky-box"><div class="StickyBoxPrimary-dzWDWL cdhYoN sticky-box__primary"><div class="Contaer-bkChBi byNLHx"></div><div class="AdWrapper-dQtivb fZrssQ ad ad--rail"><div class="ad__slot ad__slot--rail" data-no-id="rza0fx"></div></div><div class="ConsumerMarketgUnThemedWrapper-iUTMTf jssHut nsumer-marketg-un nsumer-marketg-un--display-rail" role="prentatn" aria-hidn="te"><div class="nsumer-marketg-un__slot nsumer-marketg-un__slot--display-rail"></div><div class="journey-un"></div></div></div><div class="StickyBoxPlaceholr-grPmrg dxAvXx"></div></div></div></div><div class="RowWrapper-UmqTg HEhan full-bleed-ad row-mid-ntent-ad"><div class="StickyMidContentAdWrapper-fSBzwl drzyIa ad-stickymidntent"><div class="AdWrapper-dQtivb fZrssQ ad ad--mid-ntent should-hold-space"><div class="ad__slot ad__slot--mid-ntent" data-no-id="k59qq"></div></div></div></div><div class="GridWrapper-cAzTTK kHBDeH grid grid-margs grid-ems-2 ArticlePageChunksGrid-hfxa bjczjj grid-layout--adrail narrow wi-adrail"><div class="GridItem-buujkM stRKV grid--em grid-layout__ntent"><div class="BodyWrapper-kufPGa bmbVTi body body__ntaer article__body" data-journey-hook="client-ntent" data-ttid="BodyWrapper"><div class="body__ner-ntaer"><p>The <a href=">UK</a> broke to the top 10 for s signifint efforts over the past few years promotg the safety and rights of the LGBTQ+ muny. Through the Equaly Act of 2010, polici to protect the muny were implemented,  prohibg discrimatn based on sexual orientatn and genr inty employment, tn and other aspects. There are also tn and awarens programs to addrs hate crim agast the LGBTQ+ muny.</p><p>See our LGBTQ+ gui to <a href=">London</a>, <a href=">Manchter</a> and <a href=">Brighton</a> for the latt events, venu and areas to vis.</p><h2>7. Denmark</h2><p><strong>Sre:</strong> 9.80</p><p>Denmark is nsired one of the most LGBTQ+-iendly untri, wh a long-standg tradn of promotg and protectg the muny's rights. In 1989, Denmark beme the first untry the world to legalise same-sex partnerships, and years later, same-sex marriage beme legal. Denmark also prohibs discrimatn based on sexual orientatn and genr inty employment, tn, and hog. In addn, many rourc and support systems clu LGBTQ+ muni for the youth. </p><div data-attr-viewport-monor="le-recirc" class="le-recirc-wrapper le-recirc-observer-target-2 viewport-monor-anchor"></div><p>See our <a href=">LGBTQ+ Copenhagen gui</a> for the latt events, venu and areas to vis.</p><h2>6. Spa</h2><p><strong>Sre:</strong> 9.82</p><p>Sun-beamed <a href=">Spa</a> is one of Europe’s most culturally liberal statns, pecially for LGBTQ+ globetrotters. There is no censorship surroundg the muny, wh plenty of safe spac and strict laws for homophobic behavur. The Balearic Islands – pecially <a href=">Mallor</a> and <a href=">Ibiza</a> – draw the queer crowds wh the btlg gay bar scen.</p><h2>5. Canada</h2><p><strong>Sre:</strong> 9.85</p><p><a href=" target="_blank">Canada</a> has been at the foreont of LGBTQ+ rights for s. Not only was the first untry outsi <a href=" target="_blank">Europe</a> to legalize same-sex marriage, but also has strong legal protectns for LGBTQ+ people – cludg laws prohibg discrimatn based on sexual orientatn or genr inty. Unsurprisgly, three Canadian ci also ma to the top 10 list of <a href=" target="_blank">the bt plac to live the world</a>  2022.</p><h2>4. Swen</h2><p><strong>Sre:</strong> 9.88</p><p><a href=" target="_blank">Swen</a> is known to be one of the most progrsive untri the world, nsistently advotg LGBTQ+ rights and safety through ted and awarens programs. Same-sex marriage has also been legal sce 2009, and same-sex upl have the right to adopt children. The untry also has genr-ntral marriage laws, allowg dividuals to legally change their genr whout unrgog surgery or hormone treatment.</p><h2>3. Norway</h2><p><strong>Sre:</strong> 9.91</p><div data-attr-viewport-monor="le-recirc" class="le-recirc-wrapper le-recirc-observer-target-3 viewport-monor-anchor"></div><p>Consistently regnised as one of the most LGBTQ-iendly untri the world, Norway was one of the first to enact anti-discrimatn laws. Every summer, the pal hosts a 10-day event for Oslo Pri – the largt LGBTIQ+ ftival the untry. Expect ncerts, exhibs, and film screengs all throughout over 150 dividual events.</p><h2>2. The Netherlands </h2><p><strong>Sre:</strong> 9.92</p><p>The Netherlands was one of the first untri the world to legalise same-sex marriage back 2001. In addn, has strong anti-discrimatn laws and a long history of supportg LGBTQ+ rights. 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Iceland</h2><p><strong>Sre:</strong> 9.97</p><p>While Icelanrs are known for their love of <a href=" target="_blank">hot sprgs and geothermal pools</a>, ’s also the most progrsive the world regardg the acceptance of LGBTQ+ people. 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