LGBT rights in Vanuatu

LGBT rights in Vanuatu
StatusLegal, age of consent equalised in 2007[1]
Gender identityNo
MilitaryNo standing army
Discrimination protectionsSome employment protections for sexual orientation
Family rights
Recognition of relationshipsNo
AdoptionNo

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons in Vanuatu may face legal challenges not experienced by non-LGBT residents. Same-sex sexual activity is legal, but households headed by same-sex couples are not eligible for the same legal protections available to opposite-sex married couples.

In 2011, Vanuatu signed the "joint statement on ending acts of violence and related human rights violations based on sexual orientation and gender identity" at the United Nations, condemning violence and discrimination against LGBT people.[2]

VPride Foundation is a Ni-Vanuatu human rights group that advocates for LGBT rights, freedom of speech and freedom of religion. The group, established in 2009, has organised many events to raise awareness of LGBT people in Vanuatu. Some of these events have been attended by government officials.[3]

  1. ^ "Submission to the UN Universal Periodic Review regarding the protection of the rights of LGBTI persons in Vanuatu" (PDF). Kaleidoscope Human Rights Foundation and the VPride Foundation. Archived from the original (PDF) on 9 May 2021. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
  2. ^ "Over 80 Nations Support Statement at Human Rights Council on LGBT Rights » US Mission Geneva". Geneva.usmission.gov. 22 March 2011.
  3. ^ "VPride Foundation and Vanuatu Women's Centre hold first LGBTI Human Rights workshop together". 28 October 2016.

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