1 spot is a five-way tie between Canada, Malta, New Zealand, Portugal, and Spain.

Zero points are the neutral mark, with points added or deducted based on human rights or lack thereof.

Both positive and negative, points are weighed against the severity of local law or customs.

A pair of photos one showing a stree in Havana and the other cocktails on a terrace.

The U.S. earned a lukewarm ranking of 41, with a total of just four points.

Notable this year was Norway, rising from 17 to 8, thanks largely to itsreversal of conversion therapies.

Estonia also leapt up from 15 spots to 32, due to the nationlegalizing same-sex marriage.

Gay pride parade.

The U.S. also lost ground, falling from 35 to 41 due to religious influence and hostile locals.

With 14 points, New York earns the No.

Street and Marina in Senglea, Malta

Matthieu Jost, founder of misterb&b on sand dunes and on a beach swing

Two mature woman with coffee on the beach

Street and Marina in Senglea, Malta

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