What's life like for LGBTQ people in Moldova?
Let’s take a look at some of the key equality indicators.
What’s life like for LGBTQ people in Moldova? Let’s take a look at some of the key equality indicators.
Is homosexuality legal in Moldova?
Yes. Same-sex sexual activity was decriminalised in 1995.
The age-of-consent is equal, regardless of sexuality.
Are there anti-discrimination protections in place for LGBTQ people in Moldova?
Yes, there are anti-discrimination provisions in place that protect against discrimination on the grounds of sexuality. These have been in place since 2012.
Is there Marriage Equality in Moldova?
No - there is no legal recognition of same-sex relationships.
The constitution specifically limits marriage to opposite-sex couples.
What’s life like for LGBTQ people in Moldova?
Moldova is a socially conservative country. The Orthodox Christian Church plays an influential role in shaping views and attitudes.
Homophobia is systemic, and homosexuality is seen as a taboo subject.
The ILGA report on LGBTQ Equality in Europe ranked Moldova 25th overall. With a total score of 38.41%, Moldova scored strongly on Civil Society Space but lost points on all other criteria.
