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ARTICLE · 08 FEBRUARY 2018

Gay Rights In Uruguay

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Uruguay was one of the first countries in the world to have a social security system (1919) and give women the vote (1917).

UruguayGovernment, Public Sector
Mark Teuten
Mark Teuten

Introduction

Uruguay was one of the first countries in the world to have a social security system (1919) and give women the vote (1917). More recently it has also been trend breaking in its anti-tobacco legislation (defeating Phillip Morris in the process) and legalizing cannabis. Homosexuality has also been legal since 1934.

Recent years have seen a number of pieces of legislation which recognize rights of homosexual couples – within and outside of marriage - and prevent discrimination.

Interestingly, the legislation has been accompanied by a change in social attitudes. Today Uruguay is widely recognized as the most "gay-friendly" country in Latin America.

Relevant Legislation

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