LGBT rights in Belize
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Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons in Belize face legal challenges not experienced by non-LGBT citizens, although attitudes have been changing in recent years. Same-sex sexual activity was decriminalized in Belize in 2016, when the Supreme Court declared Belize's anti-sodomy law unconstitutional. Belize's constitution prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, which Belizean courts have interpreted to include sexual orientation.[3][4]
Quick Facts Status, Gender identity ...
LGBT rights in Belize | |
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Status | Legal since 2016[1] |
Gender identity | No |
Military | No |
Discrimination protections | Sexual orientation protections[2] |
Family rights | |
Recognition of relationships | No recognition of same-sex couples |
Adoption | No |
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Belize held its first Pride Week in August 2017. Activities raising awareness and acceptance were hosted throughout the country.[5]