Compare LGBT Rights in Moldova & Bulgaria

Equality Index ?
36 / 100
40 / 100
Legal Index ?
64 / 100
52 / 100
Public Opinion Index ?
8 / 100
27 / 100
Homosexual activityLegal
Since 1995
Legal
Since 1968
Same-sex marriageBanned
Since 1994
Banned
Since 1991
Censorship of LGBT issuesVaries by Region
Since 2022
State-enforced
Since 2024
Right to change legal genderLegal, but requires medical diagnosis
Since 2001
Illegal
Since 2023
Gender-affirming careLegalLegal
Legal recognition of non-binary genderNot legally recognizedNot legally recognized
LGBT discriminationIllegal
Since 2023
Illegal
Since 2023
LGBT employment discriminationSexual orientation and gender identity
Since 2023
Sexual orientation and gender identity
Since 2015
LGBT housing discriminationUnknownSexual orientation and gender identity
Since 2023
Same-sex adoptionLegalSingle only
Intersex infant surgeryNot bannedNot banned
Serving openly in militaryLesbians, gays, bisexuals permitted, transgender people bannedLesbians, gays, bisexuals permitted, transgender people banned
Since 2004
Blood donations by MSMsBanned (indefinite deferral)Legal with restrictions
Conversion therapyNot bannedNot banned
Equal age of consentEqual
Since 2002
Equal
Since 1968
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