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.
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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
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- ↑ 1.0 1.1 State-sponsored Homophobia A world survey of laws prohibiting same sex activity between consenting adults
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- ↑ Vanuatu HIV and Human Rights Legislative Compliance Review:March 2009 page 20
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