In 2009, Uruguay became the first Latin American country to allow same-sex couples to adopt children.

The ability for same-sex couples to legally adopt a child.

The age of consent in Uruguay is 15 years old regardless of the type of intercourse.

The difference between legal age of consent for homosexual sex and heterosexual sex.

From December 16, 2020, the rules changed, and now Gay men can donate blood under the same conditions as the rest of the population.

The ability for MSMs (men who have sex with men) to donate blood or tissue for organ transplants. A deferral period refers to a waiting time before a man can donate after having sex.

Gay and bisexual men could donate blood in Uruguay, provided they hadn't had sex for 12 months.

In Uruguay, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics.

Censorship or prohibition of discussing, promoting, or teaching LGBTQ+ topics in media, schools, and in the general public.

Changing your gender legally no longer requires surgery in Uruguay.

Legal recognition of sex reassignment by permitting a change of legal gender on an individual's birth certificate.

In 2017, Uruguay implemented a mental health law that covers the ban on conversion therapy.

Legal status of conducting sexual orientation changing therapy ("ex-gay" therapy)

In 2003 Discrimination protection was extended to Sexual orientation and Gender identity in the penal code. In 2004, an official anti-discrimination bill was passed that includes provisions for sexual orientations and gender identities

Prohibition of discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity.

Prohibition of discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity in employment, including hiring, promotion, termination, harassment, etc.

Homosexual activity is legal according to the Uruguay Penal Code.

Consensual sexual activity between individuals of the same sex.

Prohibition of discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity when applying for housing or discrimination by landlords / property owners.

Same-sex marriage became legal in Uruguay after the passing of the Equal Marriage Act. Uruguay became the fourteenth country in the world to legalise gay marriage, and the third South American country to do so after Argentina and Brazil.

Marriage and marriage recognition between two people of the same biological sex and/or gender identity.

The ability for homosexuals to serve in the military and be open about their sexuality.

Non-binary people are recognized in its definitions by law, but there is no third gender marker option available for ID documents. 
 
However in 2023, the governing council of the University of the Republic (Udelar) in Uruguay has approved the implementation of a non-binary option on their degree titles. The non-binary option allows individuals who do not identify strictly as male or female to be represented accurately on their academic credentials. This decision is significant as it reflects a broader societal shift towards recognizing and respecting non-binary gender identities.

Legal recognition of non-binary, genderqueer, or third gender identities.

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This is one of the most popular clubs in Montevideo and it attracts a varied crowd - primarily gay guys and straight girls, but you'll also find lesbians and often some guys as well. Before 1am (that's considered early in this city) Il Tempo is a bar, but it transforms nightly into a huge dancefloor with DJs spinning house and techno beats, and jaw dropping drag shows. The club is just opposite Parque Rod&oacute;, about a 10 minute walk from the town centre and bars like&nbsp;<a href="https://www.travelgay.com/venue/chains-pub-montevideo/">Chains Pub Montevideo.</a>

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