LGBT rights in Vanuatu
Appearance
LGBT rights in Vanuatu | |
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Status | 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]
Summary table
Same-sex sexual activity legal | ![]() |
Equal age of consent | ![]() |
Anti-discrimination laws in employment only | ![]() |
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
- ^ a b 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.