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History

Homosexual activity in National Capital District (Port Moresby)

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Homosexual activity in National Capital District (Port Moresby) is male illegal, female legal.

Current status
Since 1974
Male illegal, female legal
Men can receive 3 to 14 years of imprisonment under Criminal Code 1974. The legislation lists homosexuality under "Unnatural Offenses" and "Indecent Practices Between Males."

Same-sex marriage in National Capital District (Port Moresby)

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Same-sex marriage in National Capital District (Port Moresby) is unrecognized.

Current status
Unrecognized
Marriage is not explicitly defined as occurring between two individuals of opposite sexes. However, it is widely understood to be restricted to heterosexual couples, and same-sex marriages are generally believed to be not permitted in practice.

Censorship of LGBT issues in National Capital District (Port Moresby)

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Censorship of LGBT issues in National Capital District (Port Moresby) is no censorship.

Current status
No censorship
In Papua New Guinea, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics.
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Right to change legal gender in National Capital District (Port Moresby)

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Right to change legal gender in National Capital District (Port Moresby) is illegal.

Current status
Illegal
No laws in place.

Gender-affirming care in National Capital District (Port Moresby)

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Gender-affirming care in National Capital District (Port Moresby) is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Legal recognition of non-binary gender in National Capital District (Port Moresby)

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Legal recognition of non-binary gender in National Capital District (Port Moresby) is not legally recognized.

Current status
Not legally recognized
No legal recognition.
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LGBT discrimination in National Capital District (Port Moresby)

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LGBT discrimination in National Capital District (Port Moresby) is no protections.

Current status
Since 2002
No protections
As male homosexuality is illegal, no protection is available to any members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Sources:
Homosexuality Activity entry
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LGBT employment discrimination in National Capital District (Port Moresby)

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LGBT employment discrimination in National Capital District (Port Moresby) is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

LGBT housing discrimination in National Capital District (Port Moresby)

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LGBT housing discrimination in National Capital District (Port Moresby) is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Same-sex adoption in National Capital District (Port Moresby)

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Same-sex adoption in National Capital District (Port Moresby) is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Intersex infant surgery in National Capital District (Port Moresby)

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Intersex infant surgery in National Capital District (Port Moresby) is not banned.

Current status
Not banned under federal Papua New Guinea law
There is no ban on surgeries performed on intersex infants in Papua New Guinea.
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Serving openly in military in National Capital District (Port Moresby)

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Serving openly in military in National Capital District (Port Moresby) is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Blood donations by MSMs in National Capital District (Port Moresby)

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Blood donations by MSMs in National Capital District (Port Moresby) is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Conversion therapy in National Capital District (Port Moresby)

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Conversion therapy in National Capital District (Port Moresby) is not banned.

Current status
Not banned
According to the ILGA World, there's no ban on conversion therapy in Papua New Guinea.
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Equal age of consent in National Capital District (Port Moresby)

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Equal age of consent in National Capital District (Port Moresby) is female equal, male n/a.

Current status
Female equal, male N/A
Anal sex is illegal in Papua new Guinea and therefore it is illegal for males. However oral and other types of sex are legal and the age of consent is 16.
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