Compare LGBT Rights in Norway & Oman

Equality Index ?
87 / 100
3 / 100
Legal Index ?
87 / 100
3 / 100
Public Opinion Index ?
87 / 100
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Homosexual activityLegal
Since 1972
Illegal (imprisonment as punishment)
Since 1974
Same-sex marriageLegal
Since 2009
Banned
Censorship of LGBT issuesNo censorshipImprisonment as punishment
Right to change legal genderLegal, no restrictions
Since 2016
Illegal
Gender-affirming careLegal
Since 1996
Banned
Legal recognition of non-binary genderNot legally recognizedNot legally recognized
LGBT discriminationIllegal
Since 1981
No protections
LGBT employment discriminationSexual orientation and gender identity
Since 1981
No protections
LGBT housing discriminationSexual orientation and gender identity
Since 1981
No protections
Same-sex adoptionLegal
Since 2009
Illegal
Since 1979
Intersex infant surgeryNot bannedUnknown
Serving openly in militaryLegal
Since 2001
Illegal
Since 1979
Blood donations by MSMsBanned (6-month deferral)
Since 2024
Banned (indefinite deferral)
Conversion therapyBanned
Since 2023
Not banned
Equal age of consentEqual
Since 1972
N/A
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