LGBT rights in Niue
LGBT rights in Niue | |
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Same-sex sexual activity legal? | Legal since 2007[1] |
Gender identity/expression | – |
Discrimination protections | No |
Family rights | |
Recognition of relationships | No |
Adoption | No |
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons in Niue may face legal challenges not experienced by non-LGBT residents. Both male and female same-sex sexual activity is legal in Niue, 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.[1]
Laws against homosexuality
Same-sex sexual activity is legal in Niue. Even though Niue is a realm of New Zealand, homosexuality has been legal since 2007 (while in New Zealand since 1986).[1]
Recognition of same-sex relationships
Same-sex unions are not recognized (even though they are in New Zealand).[1]
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
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