What's life like for LGBTQ people in Timor Leste?

Let's take a look at some of the key equality indicators.

What's life like for LGBTQ people in Timor Leste?

What's life like for LGBTQ people in Timor Leste (East Timor)? Let's take a look at some of the key equality indicators.

Same-sex sexual activity has been legal since 1975.

Are there anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ people?

There are no anti-discrimination protections in place.

During the most recent constitutional update (2002), the inclusion of anti-discrimination provisions was discussed but the proposal was defeated.

Is there marriage equality?

No legal recognition of same-sex relationships.

What’s it like for LGBTQ people who live there?

East Timor is a socially conservative country, with the Catholic church strongly influencing public opinion.

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