Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) rights in Greenland are very similar to those in Denmark. Same-sex sexual activity is legal, with an equal age of consent, and there are broad anti-discrimination laws. Furthermore, same-sex couples have access to registered partnerships, which provide them with nearly all of the rights provided to married opposite-sex couples. Nonetheless, same-sex couples cannot marry or jointly adopt.
In 1979, Denmark granted Greenland autonomy under the Home Rule Act, although it still influences the island's culture and politics.
Former laws against homosexuality [edit]
As is the case with Denmark, homosexuality is not a crime.[1] Homosexuality was legalized by Denmark in 1933, and age of consent equalized in 1977, two years prior to the Home Rule Act.
Recognition of same-sex relationships [edit]
Greenland adopted Denmark's registered partnership law on April 26, 1996.[2] Registered partnerships are called Inooqatigiittut nalunaarsorsimasut in Greenlandic.
Discrimination protections [edit]
Denmarks's anti-discrimination laws apply to Greenland.[1]
LGBT rights movement in Greenland [edit]
There is an LGBT rights organization called "Qaamaneq" (Light), which has organized social events.[3]
On 15 May 2010, Greenland held its first gay pride parade in Nuuk.[4][5][6]
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| Equal age of consent |
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| Homosexuality declassified as an illness |
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| Anti-discrimination laws in all areas, (incl. hate speech) |
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| Recognition of same-sex unions |
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1996 |
| Step adoption by same-sex couples |
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2009 |
| Joint adoption by same-sex couples |
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| Access to IVF for lesbians |
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2006 |
| Same-sex marriages (based on civil marriages) |
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| MSMs allowed to donate blood |
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