Homosexuality in El Salvador

Geographical location of El Salvador

Homosexuality is increasingly recognized by society in El Salvador .

legality

Homosexual acts are legal in El Salvador . The age of consent is uniformly 18 years. An anti-discrimination law to protect sexual orientation exists at national level.

Recognition of same-sex couples

There is no recognition of same-sex marriages, nor are registered partnerships allowed. Parliamentary bills to anchor a constitutional ban on same-sex marriage have failed in recent years due to the voting behavior of the largest opposition party, the FMLN .

Social situation

A LGBT Association of there on a small scale in the capital San Salvador . LGBT organizations and activists like William Hernandez advocate the rights of homosexual people in El Salvador.

Web links

UNHCR: El Salvador: Situation of homosexuals, including societal attitudes and availability of state protection and support services , July 11, 2008
GayElSalvador (Spanish)

Individual evidence

↑ Attempt To Ban Gay Marriage Fails In El Salvador, 2014
↑ Amnesty International: El Salvador: Fear for safety / Death Threats , August 6, 2006
^ The Guardian: Shout the bigots down , March 22, 2007

[1] Attempt To Ban Gay Marriage Fails In El Salvador, 2014

[2] Amnesty International: El Salvador: Fear for safety / Death Threats , August 6, 2006

[3] The Guardian: Shout the bigots down , March 22, 2007