LGBT rights in Nauru
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people living in Nauru may face legal and social challenges not experienced by non-LGBT residents. Same-sex sexual activity has been legal since May 2016, but there are no legal recognition of same-sex unions, or protections against discrimination in the workplace or the provision of goods and services.
LGBT rights in Nauru | |
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Nauru | |
| Status | Legal since 2016 |
| Military | The nation has no military. |
| Discrimination protections | Some limited protections in place. |
| Family rights | |
| Recognition of relationships | Not recognised by the government directly. |
| Adoption | Adoption recognised to single LGBT people, and couples must have only one person in a relationship adopt. |
The Human Truth Foundation has listed Nauru at rank 87 for LGBT rights. This was similar to other Pacific nations, such as Palau (86), the Marshall Islands (88) and Micronesia (90).
In 2011, Nauru signed the "joint statement on ending acts of violence and related human rights violations based on sexual orientation and gender identity" at the United Nations, condemning violence and discrimination against LGBT people.