LGBT rights in Paraguay
LGBT rights in Paraguay | |
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| Status | Legal since 1880, age of consent not equal |
| Gender identity | None |
| Military | Not banned |
| Discrimination protections | None |
| Family rights | |
| Recognition of relationships | None |
| Restrictions | Constitution limits marriage and equivalent or similar unions to one man/woman |
| Adoption | None[citation needed] |
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons in Paraguay may face legal challenges not experienced by non-LGBT residents. Both male and female same-sex sexual activity is legal in Paraguay, but same-sex couples and households headed by same-sex couples are not eligible for all of the same legal protections available to opposite-sex married couples.
Law regarding same-sex sexual activity
Same-sex sexual activity has been legal in Paraguay since 1880.[1] The age of consent in Paraguay is 16 for homosexuals, 14 for heterosexuals.[2]
Recognition of same-sex relationships
There is no legal recognition of same-sex couples at all. Since 1992 the Constitution limits marriage and equivalent or similar unions to one man/woman.[3] In July 2010, organization "SOMOSGAY"[4] announced their intentions to submit a same-sex marriage bill to parliament.[5][6]
Military service
LGBT people are not banned from serving in the Paraguayan military.[citation needed]
Discrimination protections
There is no sexual orientation or gender identity provisions as a protected category in the Paraguay constitution.[citation needed]
Living conditions
Paraguay has a conservative culture, and homosexuality continues to be viewed negatively. Moreover, the Roman Catholic Church holds a lot of power and influence in politics.[citation needed]
See also
References
- ^ State-sponsored Homophobia A world survey of laws criminalising same-sex sexual acts between consenting adults
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- ^ "Paraguay – Constitution". Retrieved 15 October 2010.
- ^ Template:EsSOMOSGAY web site
- ^ SOMOSGAY organize the Freedom and Equality Rally, against religious fundamentalism in Paraguay
- ^ Template:EsSOMOSGAY organiza el festival por la igualdad y la libertad en Paraguay
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