What's life like for LGBTQ people in Poland?
Let's take a look at some of the key equality indicators.
What's life like for LGBTQ people in Poland? Let's take a look at some of the key equality indicators.
Is homosexuality legal in Poland?
Yes.
The legal history is a bit complicated but you could say that homosexuality was decriminalised in 1945.
Are there anti-discrimination protections in place for LGBTQ people?
There are some limited employment-based protections.
Is there Marriage Equality in Poland?
No. Poland’s 1997 constitution states that a marriage is between a man and a woman.
What's life like for LGBTQ people in Poland?
Poland remains a very socially-conservative country, with the Catholic Church a big player in shaping public opinion.
Religious conservatism is a powerful force in sustaining systemic homophobia.
The most recent ILGA report on LGBTQ Equality across Europe ranked Poland in 39th position overall. With an overall score of 20.5%, Poland scored weakly across all assessment criteria, making it one of the worst countries in Europe for LGBTQ people to live.
