Homosexuality in Montenegro

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Geographical location of Montenegro

Homosexuality is legal in Montenegro , but was rarely discussed in public in the past.

legality

Homosexuality was legalized in Montenegro under the Yugoslav jurisprudence in 1977. In the framework of the independence referendum of Montenegro in 2006, the existing laws on homosexual acts were retained. In 2010 the parliament passed an anti-discrimination law that also prohibits unequal treatment based on sexual orientation .

Recognition of same-sex partnerships

Same-sex couples have been recognized as part of a civil partnership since a draft law was passed in July 2020 . There is no same-sex marriage .

Social situation

With around 600,000 inhabitants, Montenegro is one of the smallest countries in Europe. Therefore, there is only a small number of homosexual communities compared to other European countries. The activity of LGBT organizations is mainly limited to the capital Podgorica . A demonstration for the rights of homosexual couples planned for 2011 has been canceled. In 2013 the first demonstration for the rights of homosexual people (" Gay Pride ") took place in the country, in which up to 200 people took part. On the fringes of the demonstration, there were clashes between the police and “ nationalist ” counter-demonstrators. Several people were injured and around 60 people were arrested.

Web links

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ a b Queer.de: Montenegro: CSD canceled after homophobic violence , May 18, 2011 (accessed on May 20, 2011)
  2. ↑ Euronews: Montenegro becomes first country in balkans to legalize same-sex civil partnerships
  3. ↑ Victory Column: Prides in Moscow and Montenegro: prohibited and canceled , May 19, 2011 (accessed on May 20, 2011)
  4. ^ First capital city CSD , queer.de