LGBT rights in Vanuatu
| LGBT rights in Vanuatu | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Same-sex sexual activity legal? | Legal[1] |
| Discrimination protections | No |
| Family rights | |
| Recognition of relationships | No |
| Adoption | No |
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons in Vanuatu may face legal challenges not experienced by non-LGBT residents. Households headed by same-sex couples are not eligible for the same legal protections available to opposite-sex married couples.
Law regarding same-sex sexual activity
Same-sex sexual activity is legal in Vanuatu. Since 2007, the age of consent is equal, regardless of sex.[1]
Recognition of same-sex unions
Vanuatu does not recognise same-sex unions in any form.[2][3]
In October 2013, the Minister for Internal Affairs issued a warning, which says that pastors are not allowed to preside over same-sex marriages.[4]
Discrimination protections
There is no legal protection against discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity[5]
Social conditions
Vanuatu is a socially conservative country. Gay and lesbian travellers (and citizens) are advised to avoid public displays of affection. There is no active gay scene in Vanuatu.[6]
Summary table
| Same-sex sexual activity legal |  Since 2007 |
| Equal age of consent | Since 2007 |
| Anti-discrimination laws in employment only | [7] |
| Anti-discrimination laws in the provision of goods and services |  |
| Anti-discrimination laws in all other areas (Incl. indirect discrimination, hate speech) | |
| Same-sex marriages | |
| Recognition of same-sex couples | |
| Step-child adoption by same-sex couples | |
| Joint adoption by same-sex couples | |
| Gays and lesbians allowed to serve openly in the military |  |
| Right to change legal gender | |
| Access to IVF for lesbians | |
| Commercial surrogacy for gay male couples | |
| MSMs allowed to donate blood | |
See also
References
- 1 2 State-sponsored Homophobia A world survey of laws prohibiting same sex activity between consenting adults
- ↑ "Pacific.scoop.co.nz » Taboo topic, but some see hope for Pacific change with marriage 'equality' in NZ". Retrieved 27 July 2015.
- ↑ Vanuatu HIV and Human Rights Legislative Compliance Review:March 2009 page 20
- ↑ "Vanuatu government warns pastors and resorts against gay marriage ceremonies". Radio New Zealand. 14 October 2013. Retrieved 27 July 2015.
- ↑ "Vanuatu Government warns against holding same-sex weddings". Gay Star News. Retrieved 27 July 2015.
- ↑ "Lonely Planet - Gay & Lesbian Travellers".
- ↑ http://ilga.org/downloads/02_ILGA_State_Sponsored_Homophobia_2016_ENG_WEB_150516.pdf pag. 12
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