Compare LGBT Rights in Italy & Philippines

Equality Index ?
67 / 100
56 / 100
Legal Index ?
75 / 100
55 / 100
Public Opinion Index ?
60 / 100
58 / 100
Homosexual activityLegal
Since 1890
Legal
Same-sex marriageCivil unions (marriage rights)
Since 2016
Banned
Since 1988
Censorship of LGBT issuesNo censorshipNo censorship
Right to change legal genderLegal, but requires medical diagnosis
Since 2015
Illegal
Since 2007
Gender-affirming careLegal, but restricted for minors
Since 2023
Legal
Since 1992
Legal recognition of non-binary genderNot legally recognized
Since 2024
Not legally recognized
LGBT discriminationVaries by Region
Since 2004
Illegal in some contexts
Since 2003
LGBT employment discriminationSexual orientation and gender identity
Since 2023
Sexual orientation only
LGBT housing discriminationVaries by Region
Since 2004
Varies by Region
Same-sex adoptionSecond parent adoption only
Since 2016
Single only
Intersex infant surgeryNot bannedUnknown
Serving openly in militaryLesbians, gays, bisexuals permitted, transgender people banned
Since 1986
Legal
Since 2017
Blood donations by MSMsLegal
Since 2001
Banned (indefinite deferral)
Conversion therapyNot bannedVaries by Region
Since 2021
Equal age of consentEqualEqual
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