Belgium
Belgium is a country in Western Europe that is 30,688 km² and has a population of approx. 12 million people. Their official languages are Flemish, French, and German.
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Government website for immigration:
LGBT+ specific immigration programs (if available): I could not find any LGBT+ specific refugee programs through the Portuguese government, but LGBT+ people can apply for asylum.
UNHCR: https://help.unhcr.org/netherlands/where-to-seek-help/lgbti/
The Belgian government also works with NGOs (non-government organizations) such as Rainbow House/Rainbow Refugee Committee
https://rainbowhouse.be/en/association/rainbow-refugee-committee-2/
Additional resources for LGBT+ asylum seekers:
RainboW: https://pourlasolidarite.eu/en/project/rainbow-welcome-lgbtqi-refugees/
Rainbow House: https://rainbowhouse.be/en/association/rainbow-refugee-committee-2/
Other sites pertaining to relocation/citizenship:
Portugal is part of the EU, and individuals with citizenship to a country within the EU may have additional avenues for immigration https://european-union.europa.eu/live-work-study/immigration-eu_en
Is same-sex marriage legal: yes
Are trans identities legally recognized and protected: yes
Are more than two genders legally recognized: not fully
Is conversion therapy legal: no
Are there laws protecting LGBT+ people from discrimination: yes
See Equaldex for a chart with more specifics: https://www.equaldex.com/region/belgium
Other information: https://database.ilga.org/belgium-lgbti
Are there any laws preventing discrimination based on other factors (e.g. religion, age, sex, ethnicity): yes