ICELAND-SOGI-UPR-CYCLE4

Country: Iceland

Issue: SOGI

Human rights mechanism: UPR

UPR cycle: 4 (2022-2027)

[not yet reviewed]

Outgoing recommendations:

Criminalize hate speech and hate crimes against persons of diverse sexual orientation and gender identities and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice (to Albania)
Guarantee equal rights for same-sex partnerships through legislative measures (to Albania)
Ensure legal recognition of gender identity based on the self-determination principle and allow individuals to update their official documents to reflect their gender identity without necessary medical or legal barriers (to Albania)
Ban all non-consensual and non-therapeutic surgeries on intersex children and ensure their rights to bodily autonomy and integrity (to Albania)
Take measures to end harassment and intimidation of LGBTQI+ persons, and decriminalize same-sex relations between consenting adults (to Algeria)
Enact comprehensive anti-discrimination legislation that explicitly ensures the effective protection of persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics (to Angola)
Criminalize discriminatory acts based on sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression and reverse the burden of proof in favour of victims (to Argentina)
Ensure that security personnel, prosecutors and judges refrain from arresting, charging and convicting persons based on their sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression (to Argentina)
Amend the Family Code to include all forms of families, including same-sex couples (to Azerbaijan)
Introduce a transparent self-identification process for legal gender recognition, free from medical or diagnostic requirements (to Azerbaijan)
Ban conversion therapies (to Azerbaijan)
Respect intersex children’s right to self-determination and ban unnecessary surgeries (to Azerbaijan)
Amend article 26 of the Constitution to expand grounds for discrimination to include sexual orientation and gender identity through a constitutional referendum with a clear timeline (to Bahamas)
Prevent and address hate crimes through legislation criminalizing violence based on sexual orientation and gender identity (to Bahamas)
Amend the labour law to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or age (to Bahrain)
Decriminalize same-sex relations between consenting adults (to Bangladesh)
Ban invasive and humiliating medical examinations to prove hijra and transgender status (to Bangladesh)
Enact legislation that protects the rights of individuals with diverse gender identities (to Bangladesh)
Prevent non-consensual “corrective” surgeries on intersex children (to Bangladesh)
Prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in the new constitution and repeal all existing discrimination legislation, including buggery in Sexual Offences Act of 1992 (to Barbados)
Decriminalize same-sex relations between consenting adults and legalize same-sex marriage (to Barbados)
Ban conversion therapies (to Barbados)
Introduce through legislation a transparent administrative self-identification process for gender recognition, free from intrusive requirements (to Barbados)
Guarantee the right of transgender persons to health and bodily autonomy by improving access to health care, including sexual and reproductive health services and gender-affirming medical services (to Benin)
Allow LGBTQI+ associations to register freely (to Benin)
Ensure access to reproductive health and family planning services for all, including persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics (to Bhutan)
Review the Marriage Act of 1980 to ensure it reflects the rights and needs of all, including persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics (to Bhutan)
Guarantee the right to equal marriage for same-sex couples and their enjoyment of all rights deriving from marriage and civil union (to Bolivia)
Ensure that murders of trans women are classified as femicide (to Bolivia)
Overturn all legal provisions that discriminate against transgender persons (to Bolivia)
Legalize same-sex marriage and amend family law provisions to guarantee equal rights for all couples (to Bosnia & Herzegovina)
Introduce a transparent administrative self-identification process for legal gender recognition free from intrusive requirements (to Bosnia & Herzegovina)
Repeal section 167 of the Penal Code (to Botswana)
Introduce a transparent administrative self-identification process for legal gender recognition free from intrusive requirements (to Botswana)
Create police protocols that address violence against LGBTQI+ persons (to Brazil)
Pass legislation to combat hate crimes against LGBTQI+ persons (to Brazil)
Approve legislation to ensure the full implementation of the Federal Supreme Court’s decision criminalizing homophobia and transphobia (to Brazil)
Decriminalize same-sex relations between consenting adults (to Brunei Darussalam)
Repeal all laws that discriminate against persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics (SOGIESC) (to Brunei Darussalam)
Review article 1 of the Constitution to include sexual orientation and gender identity (to Burkina Faso)
Allow identity-based organizations to register with the Directorate of Civil Liberties, freely stating their names and missions, to ensure an open civic space for LGBTQI+ organizations to organize, participate and communicate freely and without hindrance (to Burkina Faso)
Decriminalize same-sex relations between consenting adults (to Burundi)
Repeal all legal provisions that discriminate against LGBTQI+ persons, including in the right to education (to Burundi)
Adopt a law that explicitly promotes and protects the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons and raise public awareness of their rights and those of defenders protecting their rights (to Cabo Verde)
Ensure the effective inclusion and protection of persons of diverse sexual orientation or gender identities and expressions or sexual characteristics in relevant laws and policies (to Cambodia)
Recognize same-sex marriages as equal before the law (to Cambodia)
Adopt and implement a transparent administrative procedure for legal gender recognition based on self-determination (to Cambodia)
Decriminalize same-sex conduct by consenting adults by amending the Penal Code and the Cybersecurity and Cybercrime Act (to Cameroon)
Create a national policy for the recognition and change of legal status of transgender persons (to Cameroon)
Develop strategies to address homophobia, biphobia and transphobia and the rise of the anti-gender movement in schools (to Canada)
Amend the Criminal Code to include intersex genital mutilation as aggravated assault (to Canada)
Revise article 294 of the Criminal Code to ensure full protection against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, and sex characteristics (to Central African Republic)
Decriminalize same-sex conduct between consenting adults by repealing article 354 of the Criminal Code and refrain from adopting regressive and discriminatory laws that contradict international standards (to Chad)
Create a public policy for transgender health and guarantee access to appropriate health services (to Chile)
Ban “conversion therapies” (to Chile)
Implement Advisory Opinion 24/17 of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (to Chile)
Remove restrictions on freedom of expression and press freedom, including on sexual orientation or gender identities and expressions or sexual characteristics-related media content and allow registration of sexual orientation or gender identities and expressions or sexual characteristics-related civil society organizations (to China)
Update medical classifications in alignment with the International Classification of Disease 11th Revision to eliminate forced or mandatory psychiatric evaluations for trans and gender-diverse persons (to Colombia)
Guarantee gender-affirming care and the human rights of trans and non-binary persons, including the right to health (to Colombia)
Ban so-called “conversion therapies” (to Colombia)
Decriminalize same-sex relations between consenting adults and repeal all laws that target and criminalize persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, and sex characteristics (to Comoros)
Abolish articles 330 and 331 of the Criminal Code, as they are conducive to discrimination against persons of diverse sexual orientation or gender identities and expressions or sexual characteristics (to Congo)
Pass comprehensive legislation to protect persons of diverse SOGIESC from discrimination (to Costa Rica)
116 Ban “conversion therapies” (to Costa Rica)
119 Respect the right of intersex persons to self-determination and ban medically unnecessary surgeries (to Costa Rica)
Provide legal gender recognition to transgender people and add an “other” category into administrative documents together with masculine and feminine (to Côte d’Ivoire)
Legalize same-sex marriage (to Cyprus)
Extend equal adoption rights to all couples, irrespective of their sexual orientation (to Cyprus)
Introduce a transparent self-identification process for legal gender recognition, free from medical or diagnostic requirements (to Cyprus)
Guarantee access to free gender-affirming healthcare including hormone treatments and surgeries (to Cyprus)
Ban discrimination and hate crimes based on sexual orientation, gender identity and sex characteristics by amending the Criminal Code (to Czechia)
Legalize same-sex marriage, allow same-sex couples to adopt and to own shared estate (to Czechia)
Abolish the requirement for sterilization in the process of legal gender recognition (to Czechia)
Acknowledge the existence of persons of diverse SOGIESC, address discrimination and violence against these groups, and provide them with comprehensive legal protection (to Democratic People’s Republic of Korea)
Ensure that no one is prosecuted by reason of sexual orientation or gender identity, including under Article 176 of the Criminal Code (to Democratic Republic of the Congo)
Establish national policies to protect persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics from discrimination and repeal all discriminatory legislation that infringes upon their human rights (to Democratic Republic of the Congo)
Adopt comprehensive legislation to protect people of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics from all forms of discrimination (to Dominica)
Develop and implement a gender identity law that recognizes marriage equality and de facto unions of same-sex couples (to Dominican Republic)
Establish protocols to ensure effective access to health care for persons of diverse sexual orientation or gender identities and expressions or sexual characteristics, including trans persons (to Dominican Republic)
Criminalize demeaning and discriminatory acts against persons of diverse sexual orientation or gender identities and expressions or sexual characteristics (to Dominican Republic)
Ensure access to justice for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex people, including by prosecuting alleged perpetrators of hate crimes (to Ecuador)
Remove barriers to gender self-identification for transgender and intersex persons by developing and implementing a comprehensive identity law (to Ecuador)
Revise legal provisions on civil marriage to include same-sex couples and regulate assisted reproductive methods (to Ecuador)
Amend article 68 of the Constitution to enable same-sex couples to adopt (to Ecuador)
Repeal Act No. 10 (1961) and article 157 of the Penal Code, which may be used to target persons of diverse sexual orientation or gender identities and expressions or sexual characteristics (to Egypt)
Cease immediately all coercive and intrusive examinations of persons of diverse sexual orientation or gender identities and expressions or sexual characteristics (to Egypt)
Amend the Family Code to legalize same-sex marriage (to El Salvador)
Adopt a gender identity law to ensure the legal recognition and protection of transgender persons, including the right to self-identify (to El Salvador)
Enact robust legislation to ensure effective protections for persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics from all forms of discrimination (to Equatorial Guinea)
Ban “conversion therapies” (to Equatorial Guinea)
Decriminalize same-sex conduct between consenting adults (to Eritrea)
Decriminalize same-sex sexual relations between consenting adults under the 2004 Criminal Code and ban “conversion therapies” (to Ethiopia)
Guarantee the right to health and health services for all, including for transgender persons (to Fiji)
Develop a comprehensive policy on sexual orientation or gender identities and expressions or sexual characteristics, with the aim of eradicating all forms of discrimination against persons of diverse sexual orientation or gender identities and expressions or sexual characteristics (to Fiji)
Introduce legislation to allow legal gender affirmation for persons under 18 (to Finland)
Develop a comprehensive action plan for the protection of the fundamental and human rights of LGBTQI+ persons and ensure sufficient resources for its implementation (to Finland)
Respect intersex children’s right to self-determination and ban unnecessary surgeries (to Finland)
Enable automatic co-parent recognition and recognition of trans parenthood (to Finland)
Introduce a transparent administrative self-identification process for legal gender recognition free from age restriction and inclusive of non-binary or third-gender options (to France)
Respect intersex children’s right to self-determination and ban unnecessary surgeries (to France)
Provide effective protection to all women, irrespective of their sexual orientation, gender identity, expression and sex characteristics, from gender- based violence and discrimination and ensure their access to justice (to Gabon)
Legalize same-sex marriage between consenting adults (to Gabon)
Develop an act to enforce comprehensive legislation that criminalizes all forms of discrimination against persons of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities (to Gambia)
Amend the Criminal Code to decriminalize and legalize same-sex relations between consenting adults (to Gambia)
Amend the draft self-determination law for LGBTQI+ persons to enable minors aged 14 to 17 to select their gender marker without parental consent or a court decision (to Germany)
Reject the promotion of proper human sexual rights and Ghanaian family values bill (to Ghana)
Repeal section 104 (1) (b) of the Criminal Offences Act and replace it with laws that protect all persons from violence, discrimination and stigma based on real or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity and expression and sex characteristics (to Ghana)
Finance and implement the trans health strategy and implement and measure quantitatively the impact of its products (to Guatemala)
Recognize the gender identity of trans persons and guarantee an administrative process to change the legal name, photograph and gender marker in legal documents (to Guatemala)
Amend the Transgender Persons Act of 2019 and legally recognize the gender identity of trans persons (to India)
Legalize same-sex marriage between consenting adults (to India)
Adopt a comprehensive anti-discrimination law that includes the prohibition and prevention of discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity (to Indonesia)
Repeal discriminatory laws against LGBTQI+ persons at the national and local level (to Indonesia)
Decriminalize same-sex relations between consenting adults (to Iran)
Ensure that persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics are not subject to electric shocks and other forms of torture (to Iran)
Decriminalize same-sex relations and gender-affirming care (to Iraq)
Enact anti-discrimination legislation explicitly prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identities and expressions or sexual characteristics (to Iraq)
Amend the Penal Law to define hate speech and hate crimes based on sexual orientation, gender identity and expression and sex characteristics as punishable offences (to Israel)
Guarantee a transparent administrative self-identification process for legal gender recognition free from intrusive requirements (to Israel)
Ensure adequate and timely access to gender-affirming treatments (to Israel)
Ensure the full legal recognition of same-sex couples and their families, including marriage, adoption rights and parental recognition (to Italy)
Ban conversion therapy (to Italy)
Legalize same-sex marriage (to Japan)
End coerced sterilization of transgender persons under the legal gender recognition process (to Japan)
Investigate and hold accountable individuals who permit hate or violence against persons of diverse sexual orientation or gender identities and expressions or sexual characteristics (to Jordan)
Amend article 145 of the Criminal Code to explicitly protect persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics (to Kazakhstan)
Repeal the so-called LGBT propaganda law (to Kazakhstan)
Abolish the requirements for mandatory sterilization and psychiatric evaluations for legal gender recognition and implement a process based on self-determination (to Kazakhstan)
Respect intersex children’s right to self-determination and ban unnecessary surgeries (to Liechtenstein)
Analyse the effects of the law recognizing same-sex partnerships to determine whether equality of treatment between registered partnerships and marriage has been achieved in practice (to Liechtenstein)
Ban conversion therapies (to Liechtenstein)
Introduce a transparent administrative self-identification process for legal gender recognition (to Liechtenstein)
Respect intersex children’s right to self-determination, ban immediately unnecessary surgeries and provide reparations for medical abuse (to Luxembourg)
Amend article 331 of the Criminal Code to ensure the age of consent is equal for all, irrespective of sexual orientation (to Madagascar)
Enact comprehensive anti-discrimination legislation that explicitly ensures effective protection for persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics (to Madagascar)
Repeal all laws, regulations and measures that criminalize or discriminate against persons of diverse sexual orientation or gender identities and expressions or sexual characteristics (to Malaysia)
Ban conversion therapies, including mukhayyam rehabilitation programmes (to Malaysia)
End all forms of censorship of material on sexual orientation or gender identities and expressions or sexual characteristics, both online and offline (to Malaysia)
Facilitate access to justice and protection services for all, including women and LGBTQI+ persons (to Mali)
Enact a non-discrimination law, which specifically includes discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation and/or gender identity as a punishable offence (to Mali)
Respect intersex children’s right to self-determination and ban medically unnecessary surgeries (to Malta)
Investigate all complaints of violence and hate speech against persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics and bring perpetrators to account (to Mauritius)
Adopt the legislative and policy measures necessary to combat discrimination and violence against persons of diverse sexual orientations, gender identity, gender expressions and sex characteristics (to Mauritius)
Mainstream the rights of persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity and expression and sex characteristics by transforming research and care protocols into enforceable laws (to Mexico)
Ban conversion therapies (to Mexico)
Ban medically unnecessary surgeries on intersex children (to Mexico)
Remove barriers to girls’ and women’s access to sexual and reproductive health services and ensure access to health care for all women, including trans women (to Montenegro)
Address multiple and intersecting forms of discrimination against transgender persons (to Montenegro)
Introduce a transparent administrative self-identification process for legal gender recognition (to Montenegro)
Abolish article 489 of the Penal Code criminalizing consensual relations between same-sex adults, and release all persons incarcerated on that basis (to Morocco)
Guarantee transgender persons’ right to health and bodily autonomy by allowing full access to medical treatment (to Morocco)
Amend the Human Rights Act to include gender identity, expression and sex characteristics as prohibited grounds of discrimination (to New Zealand)
Respect intersex children’s right to self-determination and ban medically unnecessary surgeries (to New Zealand)
Enact comprehensive anti-discrimination legislation to protect persons of diverse SOGIESC from all forms of discrimination (to Nicaragua)
Amend the Family Code to recognise the rights of same-sex couples, ensuring equal legal protections and the right to family life (to Nicaragua)
Decriminalize and legalize same-sex conduct of consenting adults and abolish the Same-Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Act (to Nigeria)
Ban conversion therapies (to Nigeria)
Ban medically unnecessary surgeries on intersex children (to Nigeria)
Incorporate a comprehensive hate speech definition into the Criminal Code that explicitly includes sexual orientation and gender identities as protected grounds (to North Macedonia)
Secure uninterrupted access to gender-affirming health care based on the principles of de-pathologization and non-discrimination and in line with international human rights standards (to North Macedonia)
Adopt and implement a transparent administrative procedure for legal gender recognition based on self-determination (to North Macedonia)
Ensure that legal gender recognition, the legal framework, and legal procedures include a non-binary or third gender option (to Norway)
Repeal all punitive and discriminatory laws that criminalize any aspects of same-sex relations between consenting adults (to Pakistan)
Ensure that all persons can obtain or amend identity documents as per their self-perceived gender identity, free from medical or diagnostic requirements (to Pakistan)
Instruct the National Civil Registry to stop appealing judicial rulings that grant transgender persons the possibility to legally change their name (to Peru)
Instruct the National Civil Registry to stop appealing judicial rulings that grant same-sex couples the possibility to register their civil marriages legally carried out abroad (to Peru)
Enact legislation that bans conversion therapies (to Peru)
Adopt a comprehensive anti-discrimination law that includes the prohibition and prevention of all forms of discrimination against LGBTQI+ persons (to Philippines)
Adopt legal provisions that penalize hate crimes against LGBTQI+ persons (to Philippines)
Amend the Constitution to include legal protections for sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics (to Portugal)
Ensure that the legal framework and procedures on legal gender recognition include a non-binary or third gender option (to Portugal)
Decriminalize same-sex relations between consenting adults (to Qatar)
Legalize same-sex marriage between consenting adults and legalize adoption by same-sex couples (to Republic of Korea)
Repeal article 92 (6) of the Military Criminal Act to end restrictions on consensual same-sex relations in the military (to Republic of Korea)
Stop conditioning legal gender recognition for transgender persons upon psychiatric diagnosis, medical treatment and the prohibition to marry or have children and introduce instead a transparent administrative process based on individual self-declaration (to Republic of Korea)
Ban conversion therapies (to Republic of Korea)
Legalize same-sex marriage (to Romania)
Depathologize gender identity and ensure that essential trans-specific health-care services are part of national health insurance schemes (to Romania)
Introduce a transparent administrative self-identification process for legal gender recognition free from intrusive requirements (to Romania)
Repeal the LGBT propaganda law and ensure the protection of LGBTQI+ persons from discrimination, violence and hate crimes (to Russian Federation)
Expand existing anti-discrimination legislation to explicitly include gender identity and sex characteristics (to San Marino)
Establish mechanisms to collect disaggregated data on the lived experiences of persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics to inform policymaking (to San Marino)
Foster collaboration with the relevant civil society organizations to advance policies and initiatives that protect and promote the human rights of persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics (to San Marino)
Legalize same-sex marriage and amend family law provisions to guarantee equal rights for all couples (to San Marino)
Decriminalize and legalize same-sex conduct between consenting adults (to Saudi Arabia)
Repeal all provisions, including article 319 of the Criminal Code, that give rise to discrimination and violence based on sexual orientation and gender identity (to Senegal)
Decriminalize same-sex conduct between consenting adults (to Senegal)
Stop and condemn hate speech and incitement against persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and sex characteristics and those advocating for their rights (to Senegal)
Guarantee equal rights for same-sex partnerships through legislative measures (to Slovakia)
Refrain from any legislative attempts to limit legal gender recognition (to Slovakia)
Eradicate all forms of discrimination against persons of diverse sexual orientation or gender identities and expressions or sexual characteristics (to Slovenia)
Introduce a transparent self-identification process for legal gender recognition, free from intrusive requirements (to Slovenia)
Ban medically unnecessary surgery on intersex children (to Slovenia)
Decriminalize and legalize same-sex relations between consenting adults (to Sri Lanka)
Ensure that all persons can obtain or amend identity documents as per their self-perceived gender identity, free from medical or diagnostic requirements (to Sri Lanka)
Prohibit the modification of the sex characteristics of intersex children in the Criminal Code (to Switzerland)
Amend the Criminal Offences Act to decriminalize consensual same- sex relations (to Tonga)
Amend legislation that discriminates against LGBTQI+ persons, including legislation related to “cross-dressing” and access to health care (to Tonga)
Legalize same-sex marriage (to Tonga)
Ban unnecessary surgery on intersex children and respect their right to self-determination (Iceland)Punish any violence and hate crimes based on sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (to Tonga)
Ban conversion therapies (to Tonga)
Punish any violence and hate crimes based on sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (to Tunisia)
Repeal article 230 of the Criminal Code along with articles invoked to arrest and bring to trial LGBTQI+ persons (to Tunisia)
Legally recognize the gender identity of trans persons (to Tunisia)
Stop bringing persons to justice on the basis of gender identity (to Tunisia)
Eliminate all forms of discrimination and violence based on sexual orientation and gender identity by law enforcement agencies, prosecutors and judges (to Turkmenistan)
Decriminalize the same-sex conduct of consenting adults and introduce anti-discrimination laws (to Turkmenistan)
Decriminalize same-sex relations between consenting adults and legalize same-sex marriage (to United Arab Emirates)
Introduce legislation to reform the Gender Recognition Act, remove the requirement of diagnoses and introduce a process of self-determination (to United Kingdom)
Protect and fulfil the right to health of trans persons by increasing the capacity and competence of gender identity health-care services (to United Kingdom)
Combat media disinformation directed against the LGBTQI+ community (to United Kingdom)
Ban conversion therapy practices for all LGBTQI+ persons (to United Kingdom)
Respect intersex children’s right to self-determination and ban medically unnecessary surgeries (to Uruguay)
Ensure the prompt investigation of all crimes committed against persons of diverse Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Gender Expression, Sex Characteristics, bring perpetrators to justice and ensure reparation for victims (to Uruguay)
Repeal article 120 of the Criminal Code (to Uzbekistan)
Release all LGBTQI+ persons serving sentences under article 120 of the Criminal Code and remove their conviction records from State registers (to Uzbekistan)
Cease immediately the practice of forced and intrusive physical examinations of LGBTQI+ persons (to Uzbekistan)
Repeal laws and policies on enforced testing for HIV and remove policies and/or internal instructions requiring health-care providers to report LGBTQI+ persons who test positive for HIV to law enforcement (to Uzbekistan)
Establish national policies to protect people of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or sex characteristics from discrimination and repeal all discriminatory legislation that infringes upon their human rights (to Vanuatu)
Guarantee equal access to health care, education and safety and justice services to persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or sex characteristics (to Vanuatu)
Expand the definitions of gender equality, gender-based violence and gender-based discrimination in the Law on Gender Equality to include persons of diverse sexual orientation or gender identities and expressions or sexual characteristics (to Viet Nam)
Respect intersex children’s right to self-determination and ban medically unnecessary surgeries (to Viet Nam)
Decriminalize same-sex relations by repealing articles 264, 268 and 270 of the Yemeni Penal Code and repeal all laws that criminalize same-sex conduct between consenting adults (to Yemen)
Decriminalize and legalize same-sex relations between consenting adults (to Zambia)
Allow trans persons to change their legal name and gender identity through self-identification (to Zambia)

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