10 of the Worst Countries (and 2 of the Worst States) For LGBTQ+ People Today

The connected Caribbean countries are unfortunate siblings in their anti-gay hostility. While neither country openly criminalizes LGBTQ+ persons, the countries harbor hostile and often violent atmospheres for LGBTQ+ persons. Haitian pride festivals have been canceled amid fears of violence, and recently, the Haitian Senate has moved to make supporting LGBTQ+ rights illegal.

In the Dominican Republic, anti-gay Christian groups have become popular for conversion therapy, leading to public clashes over subjects like the American ambassador's same-sex relationship.