Family: Man, Man, Girl, Girl

Widely accepted and celebrated as a symbol of LGBTQ+ family inclusivity; frequently used without hesitation in social media by progressive Gen Z users in North America and Western Europe.

Rarely used openly due to social and legal stigma around same-sex relationships; may appear in urban, liberal, or activist circles but is generally avoided in mainstream communication.

Largely avoided due to legal prohibitions on same-sex relationships across most of the region; use is restricted to private activist spaces or diaspora communities online.

Internationally recognized as a same-sex family emoji; reception varies dramatically based on local cultural and legal contexts surrounding LGBTQ+ rights.

Very rarely used due to strong social and religious conservatism; same-sex relationships carry legal penalties, so this emoji is essentially absent from mainstream usage.

Uncommon in general usage due to conservative social norms; occasionally found in urban or progressive online communities advocating for LGBTQ+ rights.

Infrequently used due to government censorship of LGBTQ+ content on domestic platforms; may appear on international platforms used by Chinese LGBTQ+ activists or diaspora.

Used in LGBTQ+-supportive contexts particularly in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ni-chome community; increasing visibility as same-sex partnership recognition grows in Japan.

Appears in LGBTQ+ activist and ally spaces; South Korea has a visible queer community in Seoul but faces strong conservative opposition, limiting broader mainstream use.

Widely used and celebrated given Taiwan's status as the first Asian country to legalize same-sex marriage in 2019; embraced as a proud symbol of family diversity.

Used in LGBTQ+ activist and community spaces; usage has become more cautious following political changes, but the community remains active online.

Used in LGBTQ+-friendly urban spaces and online; the Philippines has a culturally visible queer community though same-sex unions lack legal recognition.

Extremely rare in public usage due to strong religious conservatism and increasing anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment; restricted to private or diaspora online spaces.

Used in Bangkok's vibrant LGBTQ+ community; Thailand is known for gender diversity acceptance though same-sex legal recognition has been debated.

Occasionally used in urban LGBTQ+ circles in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City; Vietnam has become relatively more open to LGBTQ+ visibility though legal protections lag.

Very rarely used publicly due to legal prohibitions on same-sex relations; appears only in private or diaspora activist spaces online.

Essentially absent from public usage due to strict laws criminalizing same-sex relationships; any use would be highly covert.

Not used in public contexts due to legal prohibitions; may appear in expatriate LGBTQ+ communities communicating on encrypted or international platforms.

Rarely used openly due to social and legal pressures against LGBTQ+ expression; restricted to private activist and diaspora online communities.

Usage has declined as LGBTQ+ rights have come under increasing governmental pressure; active in underground and diaspora digital spaces.

Essentially absent from public usage given criminalization of same-sex relationships; appears only in diaspora or underground activist communications.

Very rarely used due to strong anti-LGBTQ+ laws and social stigma; exists only in diaspora communities and underground digital activism spaces.

More openly used than elsewhere in Africa given South Africa's constitutionally protected LGBTQ+ rights and active queer community, particularly in Cape Town and Johannesburg.

Widely used and positively received; both countries have strong LGBTQ+ rights frameworks and visible same-sex parenting communities that embrace this emoji.

Used in LGBTQ+ family contexts and Pride campaigns; France has legal same-sex marriage and adoption rights, making this emoji a recognized and accepted family symbol.

Positively used in progressive and LGBTQ+ contexts; Germany legalized same-sex marriage in 2017 and has a strong advocacy culture around LGBTQ+ family representation.

Spain uses it openly given its long-standing same-sex marriage legislation; Italy's usage is more cautious given slower legal progress, though urban LGBTQ+ communities embrace it.

Used by Brazil's large and vibrant LGBTQ+ community, particularly in São Paulo which hosts one of the world's largest Pride parades; coexists with strong conservative opposition.

Used in urban LGBTQ+ communities especially in Mexico City and Guadalajara; growing Pride movement embraces it though conservative regions may react negatively.

Usage varies widely across Latin America; countries like Argentina and Uruguay with progressive LGBTQ+ laws see open usage, while more conservative nations see restricted use.

Widely used and celebrated following marriage equality legalization; both countries have active LGBTQ+ communities and strong public support for diverse family structures.