Homosexuality in North Macedonia

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Geographical location of North Macedonia

In North Macedonia, homosexuality istaboo in parts of society.

legality

Homosexual acts have been legal in North Macedonia since 1996. An anti-discrimination law to protect sexual orientation , which is required by the European Parliament as a prerequisite for EU accession, was passed by parliament in May 2019.

Recognition of same-sex couples

No law allows same-sex marriage or registered partnership in North Macedonia . A legal recognition of same-sex couples by the state is still pending. In September 2013 and January 2015 attempts to constitutionally prohibit same-sex marriage failed.

Social situation

Only the capital Skopje has a small homosexual community . An alliance for sexual and health-related rights campaigns for the rights of homosexual people in the country.

See also

Web links

Commons : Homosexuality in North Macedonia  - Collection of pictures, videos and audio files

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ a b queer.de: EU: Macedonia and Bosnia-Herzegovina must become more gay-friendly , March 15, 2012