Marriage equality refers to the legal recognition of same-sex marriages, granting LGBTQ+ couples the same rights and responsibilities as heterosexual couples.

The Netherlands was the first country to legalize same-sex marriage in 2001.

Gender recognition refers to the legal recognition of a person's gender identity, allowing them to change their legal name and gender marker on official documents.

Sweden was the first country to introduce comprehensive anti-discrimination laws for LGBTQ+ people in 1987.

Discrimination refers to the unfair treatment of a person or group based on their sexual orientation or gender identity.

Brazil has the highest rate of LGBTQ+ hate crimes in the world, with an estimated 386 murders in 2021.

Coming out refers to the process of disclosing one's sexual orientation or gender identity to others.

Denmark was the first country to decriminalize homosexuality in 1933.

Legal name change refers to the legal process of changing one's name, including their first name, middle name, and last name.

The United States has the highest rate of LGBTQ+ youth homelessness in the world, with an estimated 40% of homeless youth identifying as LGBTQ+.

Marriage ban refers to a legal prohibition on same-sex marriage.

The Netherlands was the first country to legalize adoption by same-sex couples in 1998.

Don't Ask, Don't Tell was a United States policy that prohibited openly gay, lesbian, or bisexual people from serving in the military.

Germany has the highest rate of LGBTQ+ asylum seekers in the world, with an estimated 19,000 applications in 2021.

Voter suppression refers to any effort to prevent eligible voters from casting their ballots.