Each country has its own attitude towards sexual minorities.
In some states, gay marriage is legalized, and no one points a finger at gays, because this is a very common occurrence.
In a number of countries, usually these are regions that are subject to Sharia law, serious penalties are imposed for same-sex relationships, including the death penalty. Gays are jailed, beaten, and publicly mocked at them.
Below are 10 countries where homosexuals are overly hated.
10. Pakistan
The constitution of this state does not mention homosexual orientation. Accordingly, gays are not criminals, but they can hardly be envied.
The country lives according to Sharia law. Homosexuals are beaten with rods, imprisoned and even killed.
The worst thing is the attitude of relatives. A story is known when a father suspected something was wrong and tried to poison his 4-year-old son. Gays are a shame, a stain on the reputation of a whole kind.
9. Malaysia
About 60% of Muslims live in Malaysia. Unconventional sexual orientation is punishable by a prison term of up to 20 years.
Recently, there was a scandal. The newspaper published an article that wrote about the dangers of homosexuality.
Also painted signs that distinguish a gay. Human rights activists tried to defend the interests of sexual minorities, but the situation has not changed.
8. Afghanistan
In this country, homosexuality is prohibited. In areas controlled by the Karzai government, the death penalty for gays has been abolished. In other territories, gays risk their lives.
Also for representatives of non-traditional sexual orientation there are milder sentences - forced marriage or expulsion from the country.
7. United Arab Emirates
In the UAE, there is only one method of combating non-traditional sexual orientation - this is cutting off the head.
But here is the city of Dubai, which tourists love so much. They should be more attentive and monitor their behavior.
Once there was a case where two foreign women, who allowed themselves to hug on the street, were sent to prison. Then they were returned to their homeland, as criminals.
6. The Gambia
Gay homosexuals are punished by imprisonment. There is no separate article, but you can always be accused of "unnatural contacts."
In 2014, a law on “severe forms of homosexuality” was issued. Gay people with HIV or AIDS status, as well as those who have previously been prosecuted, receive a life sentence.
5. Yemen
Homosexual inclinations in Yemen are considered unnatural. Criminals are punishable by death.
4. Nigeria
In northern Nigeria, homosexuals are undergoing the death penalty. The "culprits" are offered to stone.
In the southern part, laws are less stringent; there, for same-sex love, a prison term of 14 years is assigned.
3. Iraq
In Iraq, homosexuality is legalized, only gay people often become victims of homophobia. They are being persecuted, beaten, killed.
In 2017, the story of two Iraqi soldiers shocked the world. Nayef Hrebid and Btu Allami met in the war, feelings flared up. Men understood that they had to be careful, and in this country they would not be allowed to be together.
Hrebid received US refugee status and was trying to secure Btu’s move. It was not easy, but the men did it. Now they live in Seattle, and are officially married.
2. Somalia
Somalia honors Sharia law. People who are suspicious of sexual orientation are executed here.
1. Saudi Arabia
There is no law in this country that regulates homosexual relations.
Although, after the event that took place in 2000, there are probably no gays here. Three people were beheaded in the central square, in full view of the local population. It is logical that people are simply afraid to admit that they are not like everyone else.