26
Countries — not including the United States — that recognize same-sex unions (through marriage, civil unions or other status).
53
Countries — again not including the United States — with anti-discrimination laws that include sexual orientation.
76
Countries that prosecute people based on sexual orientation.
7
Countries where being gay is punishable by death.
Source: International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association (ILGA), reported by The Independent