LGBT rights in Fiji
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Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) rights in Fiji have evolved rapidly over the years, however, LGBT people may still face legal challenges not experienced by non-LGBT residents. In 1997, Fiji became the second country in the world after South Africa to explicitly protect against discrimination based on sexual orientation in its Constitution.[3][4] In 2009, the Constitution was abolished.[5] The new Constitution, promulgated in September 2013, bans discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity or expression. However, same-sex marriage remains banned in Fiji and reports of societal discrimination and bullying are not uncommon.
LGBT rights in Fiji | |
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Status | De facto legal since 2006[1] Officially legal since 2010[2] |
Gender identity | Not known |
Military | Not known |
Discrimination protections | Constitutional protections since 1997[3] |
Family rights | |
Recognition of relationships | No |
Adoption | No |
Diverse Voices and Action (DIVA) for Equality, founded in 2011, the Rainbow Pride Foundation, founded in 2008, the Amithi Fiji Project, SAN Fiji, and the Drodrolagi Movement, a student group, are among Fiji's main LGBT rights groups.