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Rainbow Map
2025 rainbow map
These are the main findings for the 2025 edition of the rainbow map
The Rainbow Map ranks 49 European countries on their respective legal and policy practices for LGBTI people, from 0-100%.
The UK has dropped six places in ILGA-Europe’s Rainbow Map, as Hungary and Georgia also register steep falls following anti-LGBTI legislation. The data highlights how rollbacks on LGBTI human rights are part of a broader erosion of democratic protections across Europe. Read more in our press release.
“Moves in the UK, Hungary, Georgia and beyond signal not just isolated regressions, but a coordinated global backlash aimed at erasing LGBTI rights, cynically framed as the defence of tradition or public stability, but in reality designed to entrench discrimination and suppress dissent.”
- Katrin Hugendubel, Advocacy Director, ILGA-Europe
Malta has sat on top of the ranking for the last 10 years.
With 85 points, Belgium jumped to second place after adopting policies tackling hatred based on sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics.
Iceland now comes third place on the ranking with a score of 84.
The three The following is a list of LGBTQIA+ definitions that have been pulled together in consultation with the HUTH LGBTQ+ Staff Network to help in the education and broader understanding of staff, patients and visitors. We continue our progress to become a more inclusive organisation so we are raising visibility in order to be able to better aid the full range of our staff and service users. As with all lists this is not exhaustive. A word used to narrate people who have a fluid sexual and/or amorous orientation which changes over time, or the course of their life. They may use different terms to describe themselves over time. An umbrella term used specifically to describe a lack of, varying, or occasional experiences of sexual attraction. This encompasses asexual people as well as those who identify as demisexual and grey-sexual. Some asexual people experience romantic attraction, while others do not. Ace people who experience intimate attraction or occasional sexual attraction might also employ terms such as queer, bi, lesbian, straight and queer in conjunction with asexual to describe the direction of their idealistic These are not universal definitions. This glossary is provided to support give others a more thorough but not entirely comprehensive understanding of the significance of these terms. You may even consider asking someone what they mean when they use a designation, especially when they use it to describe their individuality. Ultimately it is most important that each individual specify themselves for themselves and therefore also define a legal title for themselves. “If I didn't define myself for myself, I would be crunched into other people's fantasies for me and eaten alive.” -Audre Lorde This glossary contains terms, such as ableism and disability, that may not be considered directly related to identities of sexuality or gender. These terms are essential to acknowledge as part of our mission to doubt all forms of oppress It’s OK to feel unsure or overwhelmed by all of the terms we now have to outline sexual and intimate orientation, attraction, and behavior. Expanding the language you apply to describe your sexuality can provide important guidance, validation, and access to community while on your journey of sexual self-discovery and satisfaction. Mere Abrams is a researcher, scribe, educator, consultant, and licensed clinical social worker who reaches a worldwide audience through public speaking, publications, social media (@meretheir), and gender therapy and assist services practice onlinegendercare.com. Mere uses their personal experience and diverse professional background to support individuals exploring gender and help institutions, organizations, and businesses to increase gender literacy and identify opportunities to demonstrate gender inclusion in products, services, programs, projects, and content. Many Americans refrain from talking about sexual orientation and gender identity or phrase because it feels taboo, or because they’re scared of saying the improper thing. This glossary was written to help give people the words and meanings to help make conversations easier and more pleasant. LGBTQ+ people use a variety of terms to identify themselves, not all of which are included in this glossary. Always listen for and respect a person’s self identified terminology. Ally | A designation used to describe someone who is actively supportive of LGBTQ+ people. It encompasses straight and cisgender allies, as well as those within the Queer community who support each other (e.g., a womxn loving womxn who is an ally to the bisexual community). Asexual | Often called “ace” for short, asexual refers to a complete or partial lack of sexual attraction or lack of interest in sexual action with others. Asexuality exists on a spectrum, and asexual people may encounter no, little or conditional sexual attraction. Biphobia | The fear and hatred of, or discomfort with, people who love and are sexually attracted to more than one gender. Bisexual | A person emotionaLGBTQIA+ Glossary
Abro (sexual and romantic)
Asexual or Ace
LGBTQIA Resource Center Glossary
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The terms and definitions below are always evolving, switching and often signify different things to different people. They are provided below as a starting point for discussion and understanding. This Glossary has been collectively built and created by the staff members of the LGBTQIA Resource Center since the early 2000s.
47 Terms That Narrate Sexual Attraction, Conduct, and Orientation
Glossary of Terms