What's life like for LGBTQ people in Slovakia?
Let’s take a look at some of the key equality indicators.
What’s life like for LGBTQ people in Slovakia? Let’s take a look at some of the key equality indicators.
Is homosexuality legal in Slovakia?
Yes. Same-sex sexual activity was decriminalised in 1962.
The age of consent is 15 regardless of sexuality.
Are there anti-discrimination protections in place for LGBTQ people in Slovakia?
Yes. There are protections against discrimination on the basis of sexuality.
Is there Marriage Equality in Slovakia?
No. There are some limited legal protections available for same-sex relationships.
What’s life like for LGBTQ people in Slovakia?
Slovakia is a socially conservative country. Homosexuality is a taboo subject, but things are gradually improving.
There is a small LGBTQ community in Bratislava.
In the ILGA report on LGBTQ Equality in Europe, Slovakia was ranked 33rd overall. With a total score of 27.17%, Slovakia scored positively on Civil Society Space but lost points on all other criteria.
