Compare LGBT Rights in Norway & Philippines

Equality Index ?
87 / 100
56 / 100
Legal Index ?
87 / 100
55 / 100
Public Opinion Index ?
87 / 100
58 / 100
Homosexual activityLegal
Since 1972
Legal
Same-sex marriageLegal
Since 2009
Banned
Since 1988
Censorship of LGBT issuesNo censorshipNo censorship
Right to change legal genderLegal, no restrictions
Since 2016
Illegal
Since 2007
Gender-affirming careLegal
Since 1996
Legal
Since 1992
Legal recognition of non-binary genderNot legally recognizedNot legally recognized
LGBT discriminationIllegal
Since 1981
Illegal in some contexts
Since 2003
LGBT employment discriminationSexual orientation and gender identity
Since 1981
Sexual orientation only
LGBT housing discriminationSexual orientation and gender identity
Since 1981
Varies by Region
Same-sex adoptionLegal
Since 2009
Single only
Intersex infant surgeryNot bannedUnknown
Serving openly in militaryLegal
Since 2001
Legal
Since 2017
Blood donations by MSMsBanned (6-month deferral)
Since 2024
Banned (indefinite deferral)
Conversion therapyBanned
Since 2023
Varies by Region
Since 2021
Equal age of consentEqual
Since 1972
Equal
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