LGBT rights in Greenland
| LGBT rights in Greenland | |
|---|---|
| Greenland Greenland | |
| Same-sex sexual activity legal? | Legal since 1933, age of consent equalized in 1977 (Danish law) |
| Gender identity/expression | - |
| Recognition of relationships |
Registered partnerships since 1996 |
| Adoption | - |
| Military service | Gays and lesbians allowed to serve openly (Danish military) |
| Discrimination protections | Sexual orientation protections (see below) |
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Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) rights in Greenland are very similar to those in Denmark, and are among the most advanced in the world. 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 adopt.
In 1979, Denmark granted Greenland autonomy under the Home Rule Act, although it still influences the island's culture and politics.
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Former laws against homosexuality
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
Greenland enacted a registered partnership law in 1996, similar to that of Denmark. Registered partnerships are called Inooqatigiittut nalunaarsorsimasut in Greenlandic.
Discrimination protections
Denmarks's anti-discrimination laws apply to Greenland.[1]
LGBT rights movement in Greenland
There is an LGBT rights organization called "Qaamaneq" (Light), which has organized social events.[2]
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