The Most LGBTQ FRIENDLY Places in the World

 

In the United States, there are many cities that are more LGBTQ friendly than others. For instance, a city like Madison, Wisconsin, extends protections to both employers and public accommodations, while Fayetteville, North Carolina, has anti-discrimination laws that protect its LGBTQ population.

However, being LGBTQ can be difficult in certain parts of the world. A large part of the reason for this is that some countries have legal restrictions on being homosexual. Some countries even consider same-sex relationships to be a crime. Therefore, it is important to look for LGBTQ-friendly places.

Denmark, the country of Copenhagen, has an LGBTQ culture. There are numerous LGBTQ bars, clubs, and cafes. It is also home to the National Association for Gays and Lesbians. Also, it has a huge annual Pride festival.

In the US, there are many universities with LGBTQ FRIENDLY student groups. For instance, Rutgers University-New Brunswick has a Center for Social Justice Education and an LGBTQA Student Resource Center that provides educational, cultural, and advocacy programs to support its student body. Additionally, there is a weekly dodgeball game hosted by the Varsity Gay League.

Another thriving gay-friendly city is Stockholm, Sweden, with a number of LGBT-themed events taking place every year. The city also hosts a large, yearly LGBTQ film festival.

One of the happiest countries on the planet, Denmark, is also one of the most LGBTQ-friendly. The nation consistently rates in the top 10 of the world's most friendly nations.

The capital of Denmark, Copenhagen, is home to a number of LGBTQ organizations and a yearly Pride festival. As with other places, it is important to seek out the right health care provider. To ensure you are receiving the best care, the Gay and Lesbian Medical Association has a Provider Directory that lists LGBTQ-friendly practices across the country.

While many companies are working to improve their workplaces through diversity, some are still hesitant to embrace the LGBTQ community. Companies like Google and Facebook have made it easy to add LGBTQ+ friendly attributes to their business profiles. These attributes are used by websites to rate a company's inclusivity.

Other ways to measure a business's LGBTQ-friendliness is to read reviews by employees. If there is a positive review, then it is likely the business has taken steps to be more inclusive. Likewise, if there is a negative review, then the business should address the issue and take action.

According to HRC, the state of Massachusetts is one of the best states in the country for protecting the LGBTQ population. Although, there are a number of laws that can make it harder for LGBTQ people to access housing or health care, the state's enumerated crimes that are motivated by sexual orientation are not considered "bad."

One of the largest cities in the Midwest, Minneapolis, has been deemed the "gayest city in America" by the Advocate. The city has several laws on the books against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.