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Widely embraced and celebrated as a symbol of WLW love and sapphic pride; used openly and frequently in digital spaces without hesitation.

Largely taboo due to cultural and legal stigmas around homosexuality; rarely used openly and may cause controversy if shared publicly.

Considered highly inappropriate in most Middle Eastern contexts due to legal and religious prohibitions on same-sex relationships; essentially unused openly.

Recognized as a same-sex couple emoji; interpretation varies widely by cultural context but its visual meaning is generally understood.

Not commonly used due to strong social and religious conservatism around LGBTQ+ topics; may provoke negative reactions if used publicly.

Rarely used in mainstream contexts; LGBTQ+ expression is socially sensitive and this emoji would primarily circulate in private or underground queer spaces.

Censored or restricted on some platforms; while a queer community exists, open use is discouraged by state-level social media policies.

Used within Japan's yuri (WLW manga/anime) community and LGBTQ+ circles; relatively niche but growing in visibility with younger generations.

Gaining traction among younger, progressive South Koreans and K-pop fan communities that celebrate female idol pairings; still controversial in mainstream culture.

Widely accepted, especially since Taiwan legalized same-sex marriage in 2019; used proudly and openly as a symbol of WLW love.

Used within the LGBTQ+ community and among progressive younger populations; less visible in mainstream public discourse.

Mixed reception; while Filipino culture has visible LGBTQ+ communities, public expression of WLW relationships can still attract social stigma.

Very rarely used openly due to strong religious and social conservatism; LGBTQ+ expression faces significant societal pressure.

Accepted within the Thai LGBTQ+ community and popular culture to some degree; 'Tom-Dee' (Thai lesbian) culture has its own visual language but this emoji is understood.

Slowly becoming more visible among younger urban Vietnamese youth; still sensitive in broader social contexts but tolerated more than a decade ago.

Largely avoided in public-facing digital content due to legal and religious prohibitions; used privately within underground LGBTQ+ communities.

Essentially unused publicly due to strict legal and religious prohibitions on homosexuality; would be considered deeply offensive in mainstream contexts.

Not used openly due to legal restrictions on same-sex relationships; any usage is confined to private and highly discreet digital spaces.

Rarely used and considered highly inappropriate; LGBTQ+ expression faces legal and social persecution in Egypt.

Increasingly censored amid growing government restrictions on LGBTQ+ expression; used primarily within the underground queer community in cities like Istanbul.

Essentially forbidden in public expression; any LGBTQ+ symbolism carries serious legal risk and this emoji would only appear in highly private or diaspora contexts.

Not used openly due to strong legal prohibitions and social stigma around homosexuality; confined to diaspora and underground online spaces.

One of the most LGBTQ+-affirming African nations; this emoji is used with pride and celebration in urban queer communities and pride events.

Widely accepted and commonly used; part of everyday digital expression for WLW individuals and their allies across the UK and Ireland.

Embraced in France's relatively liberal social climate; used openly in LGBTQ+ communities and increasingly in mainstream digital culture.

Used comfortably in Germany's progressive cultural landscape; common in LGBTQ+ spaces and increasingly normalized in broader youth culture.

Accepted in Spain, which has strong LGBTQ+ protections; more nuanced in Italy where LGBTQ+ visibility is growing but faces political headwinds.

Used enthusiastically within Brazil's large and vibrant LGBTQ+ community; one of the world's biggest Pride events happens in São Paulo, and this emoji reflects that energy.

Increasingly visible in Mexico City and major urban centers with growing LGBTQ+ communities; still sensitive in more conservative rural regions.

Usage varies significantly by country; embraced in progressive urban centers while remaining sensitive or taboo in more conservative Latin American regions.

Freely and proudly used across Australia and New Zealand, both of which have strong LGBTQ+ legal protections and vibrant queer communities.