LGBT rights in Tokelau
LGBT rights in Tokelau | |
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| Status | Legal since 2007[1] |
| Gender identity | – |
| Discrimination protections | No |
| Family rights | |
| Recognition of relationships | No |
| Adoption | No |
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons in Tokelau may face legal challenges not experienced by non-LGBT residents. Both male and female same-sex sexual activity is legal in Tokelau, but same-sex couples and households headed by same-sex couples are not eligible for the same legal protections available to opposite-sex married couples.[1]
Law regarding same-sex sexual activity
Same-sex sexual activity is legal in Tokelau since 2007.[1]
Recognition of same-sex unions
Same-sex unions are not recognized (even if they are in New Zealand).
Summary table
| Same-sex sexual activity legal |  Since 2007
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| Equal age of consent | Since 2007
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| Anti-discrimination laws in employment only | 
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| Anti-discrimination laws in the provision of goods and services |
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| Anti-discrimination laws in all other areas (Incl. indirect discrimination, hate speech) |
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| Same-sex marriages |
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| Recognition of same-sex couples |
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| Step-child adoption by same-sex couples |
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| Joint adoption by same-sex couples |
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| Gays and lesbians allowed to serve openly in the military | New Zealand's responsibility
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| Right to change legal gender |
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| Access to IVF for lesbians |
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| Commercial surrogacy for gay male couples |
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| MSMs allowed to donate blood |
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