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As a resident homo, I can attest to safety in Southern Ontario, at least. I haven't been gay bashed in a pretty long time, and people are much more friendly to me now than ever before.
Hooray for tolerance!
Something to be proud of. :)
THE SAFEST COUNTRIES IN 2026
Netherlands
Australia
Austria
Iceland
Canada
New Zealand
United Arab Emirates
Switzerland
Japan
Ireland
Belgium
Portugal
France
United Kingdom
Denmark
Just for comparison, here is the 2025 list:
Iceland
Australia
Canada
Ireland
Switzerland
New Zealand
Germany
Norway
Japan
Denmark
Portugal
Spain
United Kingdom
Netherlands
SwedenTo copy my comment from the other post
How is UAE No. 7?! There are literally emirates where you will get assaulted on the streets for being visibly non cishet, from what I've heard. Also according to Wikipedia, gay people can be murdered for the crime of being gay there, and according to Virgin Atlantic, you are not allowed to import "flyers promoting anti-Islam (including GSM) propaganda, intended for distribution"
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBTQ_rights_in_the_United_Arab_Emirates
https://www.virginatlantic.com/policies/dangerous-or-restricted-items
Is it possible that it's one of those places where being visibly a foreigner grants you lots of extra privileges that locals don't get?
We're like 5 weeks into 2026! How often do these stats get updated?
You might want to check with Berkshire Hathaway. Doubtless for a fee more current data can be made available.
Love that Japan is on the list because it's 1) very safe and 2) incredibly [racist but they're sort of racist against everyone equally]
Also from dear ones who are living there, there's a good bit of homophobia, too. sigh.
The UK is on this? TERF Island?
What happened in Germany?
Let's get to #1.
Good to see for Canada.
Really what's the difference in the top 10?
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