LGBT rights in Niue
| LGBT rights in Niue | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Same-sex sexual activity legal? | Legal since 2007[1] |
| Gender identity/expression | – |
| Discrimination protections | No |
| Family rights | |
| Recognition of relationships | No |
| Adoption | No |
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons in Niue may face legal challenges not experienced by non-LGBT residents. Both male and female same-sex sexual activity is legal in Niue, but same-sex couples and households headed by same-sex couples are not eligible for the same legal protections available to opposite-sex married couples.[1]
Laws against homosexuality
Same-sex sexual activity is legal in Niue. Even though Niue is a realm of New Zealand, homosexuality has been legal since 2007 (while in New Zealand since 1986).[1]
Recognition of same-sex relationships
Same-sex unions are not recognized (even though they are in New Zealand).[1]
Summary table
| Same-sex sexual activity legal |  Since 2007 |
| Equal age of consent | Since 2007 |
| Anti-discrimination laws in employment only |  |
| Anti-discrimination laws in the provision of goods and services | |
| Anti-discrimination laws in all other areas (Incl. indirect discrimination, hate speech) | |
| Same-sex marriages |  |
| Recognition of same-sex couples | |
| Step-child adoption by same-sex couples | |
| Joint adoption by same-sex couples | |
| Gays and lesbians allowed to serve openly in the military | New Zealand's responsibility |
| Right to change legal gender | |
| Access to IVF for lesbians | |
| Commercial surrogacy for gay male couples | |
| MSMs allowed to donate blood | |
See also
References
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