LGBT rights in North Macedonia

LGBT rights in North Macedonia
Location of North Macedonia (green), with Europe (green + dark grey)
StatusLegal since 1996
MilitaryGays, lesbians and bisexuals allowed to serve
Discrimination protectionsYes
Family rights
Recognition of relationshipsNo recognition of same-sex relationships

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people in North Macedonia face discrimination and some legal and social challenges not experienced by non-LGBT residents.[1] Both male and female same-sex sexual activity have been legal in North Macedonia since 1996, but same-sex couples and households headed by same-sex couples are not eligible for the same legal protections available to opposite-sex married couples.

In 2019, ILGA-Europe ranked North Macedonia 32nd out of 49 European countries in terms of LGBT rights legislation.[2]

  1. ^ Fecanji, Amarildo. "Anti-LGBTQ discrimination harms economies of Serbia, North Macedonia". Washington Blade. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
  2. ^ "North Macedonia". rainbow-europe.org. Retrieved 28 February 2021.

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