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The UN reported no effective accountability or legal remedies for human rights violations in Abkhazia and South Ossetia.

Struck down the state ban on neutral language in schools; state laws cannot ban pedagogical content.

The Council of Europe Assembly found systemic disregard for freedom of expression.

The report found court decisions against critics reflect a lack of judicial independence and European Court judgments unimplemented.

The law fines dissemination of information presenting homosexual relations or gender transition as attractive, with arrest where minors can access it.

Adopted on 13 October and promulgated on 21 October 2026, in force on 24 October 2026, the Act replaced the 2021 ban on portraying or promoting homosexuality and gender change to minors with a general ban on content…

The Eighth Circuit reversed the injunction, putting SF 496 back in force.

The new Constitution replaced the 1995 text and keeps guarantees of free speech, assembly and association.

Held that depiction alone cannot justify a ban but promotion may be restricted; struck down ss 9(1) and 16(3) of the Films and Stage Plays Act.

Criminalised same-sex relations, LGBTQIA+ acts, same-sex marriage and LGBTQIA+ associations, and exposed organisations and individuals supporting LGBTQI purposes to fines of up to 500 million CFA francs.

Made public apology of homosexuality, bisexuality or transsexuality in any form, and funding or supporting its promotion, an offence with three to seven years in prison.

The UN reported no effective accountability or legal remedies for human rights violations in Abkhazia and South Ossetia.

The Commission found the inherited judicial system must be transformed and raised concerns about judicial independence.

Enjoins parts of SB 12 (2025) in three districts only.

The new Fundamental Law, in force immediately, replaced the 2023 law; it organises the State but grants no enforceable rights to expression, association or assembly.

Directs public bodies at all levels not to use new gender inflections in communications with the public (named, not scored here).

Directs that federal funds not be used to promote "gender ideology" and that agencies apply this in grant conditions. Court orders block it only for named plaintiffs.

Enjoined enforcement of EO 14168 ss 3(e) and 3(g) against the plaintiff organisations only.

Requires public libraries to keep books on transgender topics or "gender ideology" out of minors' sections.

Directs public bodies at all levels not to use new gender inflections in communications with the public (named, not scored here).

Directs that federal funds not be used to promote "gender ideology" and that agencies apply this in grant conditions. Court orders block it only for named plaintiffs.

Enjoined enforcement of EO 14168 ss 3(e) and 3(g) against the plaintiff organisations only.

Shields the Education Act changes from Charter s 2 review using the notwithstanding clause.

Directs public bodies at all levels not to use new gender inflections in communications with the public (named, not scored here).

Directs public bodies at all levels not to use new gender inflections in communications with the public (named, not scored here).

Directs that federal funds not be used to promote gender ideology; agencies apply it in grant conditions.

Directs that federal funds not be used to promote "gender ideology" and that agencies apply this in grant conditions. Court orders block it only for named plaintiffs.

Enjoined enforcement of EO 14168 ss 3(e) and 3(g) against the plaintiff organisations only.

Directs that federal funds not be used to promote "gender ideology" and that agencies apply this in grant conditions. Court orders block it only for named plaintiffs.

Enjoined enforcement of EO 14168 ss 3(e) and 3(g) against the plaintiff organisations only.

Directs public bodies at all levels not to use new gender inflections in communications with the public (named, not scored here).

Banned homosexuality and "similar practices" and any behaviour likely to promote them, with two to five years in prison.

Deplored the reduced space for a free judiciary and civil society.

Directs that federal funds not be used to promote "gender ideology" and that agencies apply this in grant conditions. Court orders block it only for named plaintiffs.

Enjoined enforcement of EO 14168 ss 3(e) and 3(g) against the plaintiff organisations only.

Directs public bodies at all levels not to use new gender inflections in communications with the public (named, not scored here).

Directs that federal funds not be used to promote "gender ideology" and that agencies apply this in grant conditions. Court orders block it only for named plaintiffs.

Enjoined enforcement of EO 14168 ss 3(e) and 3(g) against the plaintiff organisations only.

Directs that federal funds not be used to promote "gender ideology" and that agencies apply this in grant conditions. Court orders block it only for named plaintiffs.

Enjoined enforcement of EO 14168 ss 3(e) and 3(g) against the plaintiff organisations only.

Directs that federal funds not be used to promote "gender ideology" and that agencies apply this in grant conditions. Court orders block it only for named plaintiffs.

Enjoined enforcement of EO 14168 ss 3(e) and 3(g) against the plaintiff organisations only.

Bars inclusive language in school books, materials and communications.

Found the 1997 Constitution never implemented and association and assembly completely denied.

Directs public bodies at all levels not to use new gender inflections in communications with the public (named, not scored here).

Directs public bodies at all levels not to use new gender inflections in communications with the public (named, not scored here).

Directs that federal funds not be used to promote "gender ideology" and that agencies apply this in grant conditions. Court orders block it only for named plaintiffs.

Enjoined enforcement of EO 14168 ss 3(e) and 3(g) against the plaintiff organisations only.

Directs that federal funds not be used to promote "gender ideology" and that agencies apply this in grant conditions. Court orders block it only for named plaintiffs.

Enjoined enforcement of EO 14168 ss 3(e) and 3(g) against the plaintiff organisations only.

Directs public bodies at all levels not to use new gender inflections in communications with the public (named, not scored here).

Directs that federal funds not be used to promote gender ideology; agencies apply it in grant conditions.

Directs that federal funds not be used to promote "gender ideology" and that agencies apply this in grant conditions. Court orders block it only for named plaintiffs.

Enjoined enforcement of EO 14168 ss 3(e) and 3(g) against the plaintiff organisations only.

Directs that federal funds not be used to promote "gender ideology" and that agencies apply this in grant conditions. Court orders block it only for named plaintiffs.

Enjoined enforcement of EO 14168 ss 3(e) and 3(g) against the plaintiff organisations only.

Requires schools to prohibit classroom instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity in K-12 (signed 31 March 2025, in force 1 July 2025).

Directs that federal funds not be used to promote "gender ideology" and that agencies apply this in grant conditions. Court orders block it only for named plaintiffs.

Enjoined enforcement of EO 14168 ss 3(e) and 3(g) against the plaintiff organisations only.

Directs that federal funds not be used to promote "gender ideology" and that agencies apply this in grant conditions. Court orders block it only for named plaintiffs.

Enjoined enforcement of EO 14168 ss 3(e) and 3(g) against the plaintiff organisations only.

Directs that federal funds not be used to promote "gender ideology" and that agencies apply this in grant conditions. Court orders block it only for named plaintiffs.

Enjoined enforcement of EO 14168 ss 3(e) and 3(g) against the plaintiff organisations only.

Directs that federal funds not be used to promote "gender ideology" and that agencies apply this in grant conditions. Court orders block it only for named plaintiffs.

Enjoined enforcement of EO 14168 ss 3(e) and 3(g) against the plaintiff organisations only.

The amendments ban LGBT propaganda with fines and, for repeat breaches, administrative arrest of up to 10 days.

Directs that federal funds not be used to promote "gender ideology" and that agencies apply this in grant conditions. Court orders block it only for named plaintiffs.

Enjoined enforcement of EO 14168 ss 3(e) and 3(g) against the plaintiff organisations only.

The UN reported civic space remained closed despite constitutional guarantees.

Directs that federal funds not be used to promote "gender ideology" and that agencies apply this in grant conditions. Court orders block it only for named plaintiffs.

Enjoined enforcement of EO 14168 ss 3(e) and 3(g) against the plaintiff organisations only.

The military took power and declared the Constitution suspended, keeping Parliament and the High Constitutional Court.

Directs that federal funds not be used to promote "gender ideology" and that agencies apply this in grant conditions. Court orders block it only for named plaintiffs.

Enjoined enforcement of EO 14168 ss 3(e) and 3(g) against the plaintiff organisations only.

Directs public bodies at all levels not to use new gender inflections in communications with the public (named, not scored here).

Directs that federal funds not be used to promote "gender ideology" and that agencies apply this in grant conditions. Court orders block it only for named plaintiffs.

Enjoined enforcement of EO 14168 ss 3(e) and 3(g) against the plaintiff organisations only.

Directs that federal funds not be used to promote "gender ideology" and that agencies apply this in grant conditions. Court orders block it only for named plaintiffs.

Enjoined enforcement of EO 14168 ss 3(e) and 3(g) against the plaintiff organisations only.

Directs public bodies at all levels not to use new gender inflections in communications with the public (named, not scored here).

Directs public bodies at all levels not to use new gender inflections in communications with the public (named, not scored here).

Directs that federal funds not be used to promote "gender ideology" and that agencies apply this in grant conditions. Court orders block it only for named plaintiffs.

Enjoined enforcement of EO 14168 ss 3(e) and 3(g) against the plaintiff organisations only.

Directs public bodies at all levels not to use new gender inflections in communications with the public (named, not scored here).

Directs that federal funds not be used to promote "gender ideology" and that agencies apply this in grant conditions. Court orders block it only for named plaintiffs.

Enjoined enforcement of EO 14168 ss 3(e) and 3(g) against the plaintiff organisations only.

Directs that federal funds not be used to promote "gender ideology" and that agencies apply this in grant conditions. Court orders block it only for named plaintiffs.

Enjoined enforcement of EO 14168 ss 3(e) and 3(g) against the plaintiff organisations only.

Directs that federal funds not be used to promote "gender ideology" and that agencies apply this in grant conditions. Court orders block it only for named plaintiffs.

Enjoined enforcement of EO 14168 ss 3(e) and 3(g) against the plaintiff organisations only.

The mayor of the capital restricted LGBTI topics in schools and at public events and opposed the June Pride march.

The council, on the mayor's initiative and with 27 votes, adopted a decision restricting LGBTQ+ public activities in the capital and activities in schools promoting gender identity and sexual orientation.

Directs that federal funds not be used to promote "gender ideology" and that agencies apply this in grant conditions. Court orders block it only for named plaintiffs.

Enjoined enforcement of EO 14168 ss 3(e) and 3(g) against the plaintiff organisations only.

Requires parental notice and opt-in or opt-out for LGBTQ-related curricula.

The Council condemned violence against people exercising expression, assembly and association rights and called for an end to martial law.

Directs that federal funds not be used to promote "gender ideology" and that agencies apply this in grant conditions. Court orders block it only for named plaintiffs.

Enjoined enforcement of EO 14168 ss 3(e) and 3(g) against the plaintiff organisations only.

Directs that federal funds not be used to promote "gender ideology" and that agencies apply this in grant conditions. Court orders block it only for named plaintiffs.

Enjoined enforcement of EO 14168 ss 3(e) and 3(g) against the plaintiff organisations only.