LGBT Rights in Catalunya
Autonomous Community

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Public Opinion

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Perception of LGBTQ+ People

Survey results from 6 LGBTQ+ Equaldex users who lived in or visited Catalunya.

Overall

Overall

Perceived Safety*

Feel safe being open
Absence of verbal harassment
Absence of threats and violence
*Survey results represent personal perceptions of safety and may not be indicative of current actual conditions.

Equal Treatment

Treatment by peers
Treatment by family
Treatment at work
Treatment at school
Treatment by general public
Treatment by businesses
Treatment by law enforcement
Treatment by religious groups

Visibility & Representation

Inclusion in education
Representation in entertainment
Representation in news
Political support
Out public figures

Culture

Pride/events
Nightlife
Dating life
Interest groups and clubs

Services

Health and wellness
Gender-affirming care
Support and social services
Advocacy and legal

History

Homosexual activity in Catalunya

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Homosexual activity in Catalunya is legal.

Current status
Since 1979
Legal under federal Spain law
In 1979 Adolfo Suárez Government reversed the previous prohibitions on same sex activity. The 1970 Law on Danger and Social Rehabilitation remained active until 1995 but was unenforced after Spain adopted democracy.

Same-sex marriage in Catalunya

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Same-sex marriage in Catalunya is legal.

Current status
Since Jul 3, 2005
Legal under federal Spain law
In July of 2005, Spain became the third country in the world to legalize gay marriage, following the Netherlands and Belgium. The law, which was passed by the Spanish parliament and signed into law by Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, also allows same-sex couples to adopt children.

Censorship of LGBT issues in Catalunya

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Censorship of LGBT issues in Catalunya is no censorship.

Current status
No censorship under federal Spain law
In Spain, there are no laws restricting to discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics.
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Right to change legal gender in Catalunya

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Right to change legal gender in Catalunya is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Gender-affirming care in Catalunya

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Gender-affirming care in Catalunya is legal.

Current status
Since 1999
Legal
Catalonia provides gender affirming healthcare, including for minors.
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Legal recognition of non-binary gender in Catalunya

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Legal recognition of non-binary gender in Catalunya is recognized.

Current status
Since Mar 15, 2022
Recognized
Catalonia recognizes non-binary people in official documents, also shows and approach via official articles about non-binary and resources for non-binary people.
Jan 1, 1978–Mar 15, 2022
Not legally recognized
There is no recognition of non-binary people in Catalunya.
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LGBT discrimination in Catalunya

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LGBT discrimination in Catalunya is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

LGBT employment discrimination in Catalunya

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LGBT employment discrimination in Catalunya is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

LGBT housing discrimination in Catalunya

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LGBT housing discrimination in Catalunya is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Same-sex adoption in Catalunya

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Same-sex adoption in Catalunya is legal.

Current status
Since Jul 3, 2005
Legal under federal Spain law
Included in equal marriage legislation
Apr 8, 2005–Jul 3, 2005
Legal
Unmarried "stable" couples could adopt and removed gendered language.
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Intersex infant surgery in Catalunya

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Intersex infant surgery in Catalunya is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Serving openly in military in Catalunya

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Serving openly in military in Catalunya is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Blood donations by MSMs in Catalunya

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Blood donations by MSMs in Catalunya is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Conversion therapy in Catalunya

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Conversion therapy in Catalunya is banned.

Current status
Since Dec 22, 2022
Banned under federal Spain law
Trans law prohibits conversion therapy intended to change sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
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Equal age of consent in Catalunya

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Equal age of consent in Catalunya is unknown.

Current status
Unknown