Compare LGBT Rights in Japan & Palestine

Equality Index ?
55 / 100
21 / 100
Legal Index ?
58 / 100
35 / 100
Public Opinion Index ?
53 / 100
6 / 100
Homosexual activityLegal
Since 1881
Varies by Region
Since 1951
Same-sex marriageBannedUnrecognized
Since 1994
Censorship of LGBT issuesNo censorshipVaries by Region
Since 2019
Right to change legal genderLegal, but requires surgery
Since 2022
Ambiguous
Gender-affirming careLegal, but restricted for minors
Since 1997
Unknown
Legal recognition of non-binary genderNot legally recognizedNot legally recognized
LGBT discriminationIllegal in some contexts
Since 2018
No protections
Since 1992
LGBT employment discriminationVaries by RegionNo protections
LGBT housing discriminationSexual orientation and gender identity
Since 2003
No protections
Same-sex adoptionAmbiguousSingle only
Intersex infant surgeryNot bannedNot banned
Serving openly in militaryLegal
Since 1947
N/A
Blood donations by MSMsBanned (6-month deferral)
Since 2011
Banned (indefinite deferral)
Conversion therapyNot bannedNot banned
Since 2014
Equal age of consentEqual
Since 1947
Varies by Region
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