LGBT rights in the Federated States of Micronesia
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Homosexual activity is legal in the Federated States of Micronesia, LGBT individuals do not have any legal protections in terms of discrimination legislation or hate crimes.
, civil unions, or any other legal recognition for same-sex couples. It is unknown if there is a debate within the country to allow for such, nor is there information regarding Micronesian's attitudes towards such legislation. While same-sex marriage is not permissible, no law within the Federated States of Micronesia prohibits two people of the same gender from marrying, thus making same-sex marriage de facto illegal.
is rarely apparent in public settings. A UK-based travel group also wrote about the status almost identically, also citing that locals may be offended by open displays of romantic love between two people of the same sex. According to a write-up from the United States Department of State
, "There were no reports of societal violence or discrimination against homosexuals or against persons with HIV/AIDS." Another publication released by the Asia Pacific Coalition on Male Sexual Health printed that both male and female homosexuality are legal.
There have been reports of homosexuality being referred to as "abnormal" within adoloscent sex education
programs.
An evangelical
pastor from The Salvation Army
serving as a pastor in the FSM decried homophobia
and conversion therapy and stated his belief that sexual orientation was predetermined
.
Recognition of same-sex couples
There is no recognition of same-sex marriageSame-sex marriage
Same-sex marriage is marriage between two persons of the same biological sex or social gender. Supporters of legal recognition for same-sex marriage typically refer to such recognition as marriage equality....
, civil unions, or any other legal recognition for same-sex couples. It is unknown if there is a debate within the country to allow for such, nor is there information regarding Micronesian's attitudes towards such legislation. While same-sex marriage is not permissible, no law within the Federated States of Micronesia prohibits two people of the same gender from marrying, thus making same-sex marriage de facto illegal.
Societal opinions
While holding hands with someone of the same sex is not frowned upon in the Federated States of Micronesia, public displays of romantic same-sex affectionSame-sex relationship
A same-sex relationship is a relationship between two persons of the same sex and can take many forms, from romantic and sexual, to non-romantic close relationships. The term is mainly associated with gay and lesbian people...
is rarely apparent in public settings. A UK-based travel group also wrote about the status almost identically, also citing that locals may be offended by open displays of romantic love between two people of the same sex. According to a write-up from the United States Department of State
United States Department of State
The United States Department of State , is the United States federal executive department responsible for international relations of the United States, equivalent to the foreign ministries of other countries...
, "There were no reports of societal violence or discrimination against homosexuals or against persons with HIV/AIDS." Another publication released by the Asia Pacific Coalition on Male Sexual Health printed that both male and female homosexuality are legal.
There have been reports of homosexuality being referred to as "abnormal" within adoloscent sex education
Sex education
Sex education refers to formal programs of instruction on a wide range of issues relating to human sexuality, including human sexual anatomy, sexual reproduction, sexual intercourse, reproductive health, emotional relations, reproductive rights and responsibilities, abstinence, contraception, and...
programs.
An evangelical
Evangelicalism
Evangelicalism is a Protestant Christian movement which began in Great Britain in the 1730s and gained popularity in the United States during the series of Great Awakenings of the 18th and 19th century.Its key commitments are:...
pastor from The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is a Protestant Christian church known for its thrift stores and charity work. It is an international movement that currently works in over a hundred countries....
serving as a pastor in the FSM decried homophobia
Homophobia
Homophobia is a term used to refer to a range of negative attitudes and feelings towards lesbian, gay and in some cases bisexual, transgender people and behavior, although these are usually covered under other terms such as biphobia and transphobia. Definitions refer to irrational fear, with the...
and conversion therapy and stated his belief that sexual orientation was predetermined
Biology and sexual orientation
Biology and sexual orientation is the subject of research into the role of biology in the development of human sexual orientation. No simple, single cause for sexual orientation has been conclusively demonstrated, but research suggests that it is by a combination of genetic, hormonal, and...
.