Compare LGBT Rights in Albania & Italy

Equality Index ?
48 / 100
69 / 100
Legal Index ?
68 / 100
76 / 100
Public Opinion Index ?
29 / 100
61 / 100
Homosexual activityLegal
Since 1995
Legal
Since 1890
Same-sex marriageUnrecognized
Since 1998
Civil unions (marriage rights)
Since 2016
Censorship of LGBT IssuesNo censorshipNo censorship
Right to change legal genderLegal, but requires surgery
Since 2009
Legal, but requires medical diagnosis
Since 2015
Gender-Affirming CareRestricted for minors
Since 2009
Legal
Since 2023
Legal recognition of non-binary genderNot legally recognizedNot legally recognized
LGBT discriminationIllegal
Since 2010
Varies by Region
Since 2004
LGBT employment discriminationSexual orientation and gender identity
Since 2010
Sexual orientation and gender identity
Since 2023
LGBT housing discriminationSexual orientation and gender identity
Since 2010
Varies by Region
Since 2004
Same-sex adoptionSingle only
Since 2003
Step-child adoption only
Since 2016
Intersex infant surgeryFull ban
Since 2020
Parental approval required
Serving openly in militaryLesbians, gays, bisexuals permitted, transgender people banned
Since 2013
Lesbians, gays, bisexuals permitted, transgender people banned
Since 1986
Blood donations by MSMsLegal
Since 2008
Legal
Since 2001
Conversion therapyNot banned
Since 2020
Not banned
Equal age of consentEqual
Since 2001
Equal
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