An April article shared by PinkNews highlights how a growing part of the American LGBTQ+ community is choosing to leave the United States, driven by Trump’s anti-trans and homophobic policies, which are reshaping the social landscape of the Land of the Free. A recent ranking offers multiple LGBTQ+-friendly places, from Latin America to Europe or Australia, where equality and respect are part of everyday life.

The feature focuses on:

• Spain: With a 71% of the population actively supporting the queer community, the so-called Land of Flamenco guarantees equality trough self-ID laws, surgery support for international trans people (from the age of 16), same-sex marriage and adoption.
• Iceland: This destination stands out for its safer environment, where LGBTQ+ members, trans and black Americans are free to live dignified lives. This is made possible thanks to Transgender Europe, an organisation committed to advancing trans rights through fair reforms and anti-discrimination laws.
• Canada: With 78% of the population supporting the trans community, Canada is known for its inclusivity and lack of homophobia, seen through legal recognition of non-binary people, low crime rates, and access to healthcare for everyone (minors included).
• Chile: A hit destination with a first transgender politician and a long list of pro-trans laws, Chile is experiencing a surge of U.S expats, drawn by accessible healthcare, proximity to the States, and the legalization of surrogacy and same-sex marriage.
• Australia: Known for its fair treatment toward the queer community, the Australian government firmly supports gender-affirming care access.
• Norway: Despite multiple restrictions about gender-affirming care for minors, this destination is a magnet for its open-minded community, where adoption rights and no censorship laws are guaranteed.
• Uruguay: Known for its high safety and progressivity, Uruguay has supported ‘same-sex activity’ since 1934 with a strong access to the healthcare system.
• Malta: Considered a European paradise by a growing number of U.S citizens, Malta is quietly progressive when it comes to transgender rights. This destination offers strong legal protection for the queer community and women. The only caveat? Abortion remains illegal, except when the mother’s health is extremely at risk.