Compare LGBT Rights in Hong Kong & Philippines

Equality Index ?
66 / 100
56 / 100
Legal Index ?
78 / 100
55 / 100
Public Opinion Index ?
54 / 100
58 / 100
Homosexual activityLegal
Since 1991
Legal
Same-sex marriageCivil unions (marriage rights)
Since 2023
Banned
Since 1988
Censorship of LGBT issuesNo censorshipNo censorship
Right to change legal genderLegal, no restrictions
Since 2023
Illegal
Since 2007
Gender-affirming careUnknownLegal
Since 1992
Legal recognition of non-binary genderUnknownNot legally recognized
LGBT discriminationIllegal in some contextsIllegal in some contexts
Since 2003
LGBT employment discriminationNo protectionsSexual orientation only
LGBT housing discriminationNo protectionsVaries by Region
Same-sex adoptionUnknownSingle only
Intersex infant surgeryUnknownUnknown
Serving openly in militaryN/ALegal
Since 2017
Blood donations by MSMsBanned (6-month deferral)
Since 2021
Banned (indefinite deferral)
Conversion therapyAmbiguous
Since 2013
Varies by Region
Since 2021
Equal age of consentEqual
Since 2006
Equal
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