Entry #3186: LGBT discrimination in Palau

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RegionPalau
IssueLGBT discrimination
StatusNo protections
Start Datepast
End Datenow
DescriptionPalau doesn't have any anti-discrimination laws that are inclusive of sexual orientation, gender identity or intersex status. Palau's Constitution also doesn't have any mention of sexual orientation or gender identity. According to the ILGA World, there are no protections from discrimination or hatred incitement.
Sourceshttps://www.starobserver.com.au/news/international-news-news/micronesia-a-diverse-region-with-diverse-lgbti-laws/143887 http://palauosp.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Constitution-Palau-Legal.pdf https://ilga.org/downloads/ILGA_World_State_Sponsored_Homophobia_report_global_legislation_overview_update_December_2020.pdf (page 330)


Revision History (2)

Revision by Markissik. Adding sources. Correcting description and status.

Old Value New Value (Current)
ValueIllegal in some contextsNo protections
DescriptionSome protections under sex discrimination.Palau doesn't have any anti-discrimination laws that are inclusive of sexual orientation, gender identity or intersex status. Palau's Constitution also doesn't have any mention of sexual orientation or gender identity. According to the ILGA World, there are no protections from discrimination or hatred incitement.
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Some protections under sex discrimination. Palau doesn't have any anti-discrimination laws that are inclusive of sexual orientation, gender identity or intersex status. Palau's Constitution also doesn't have any mention of sexual orientation or gender identity. According to the ILGA World, there are no protections from discrimination or hatred incitement.
Sourceshttps://www.starobserver.com.au/news/international-news-news/micronesia-a-diverse-region-with-diverse-lgbti-laws/143887

http://palauosp.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Constitution-Palau-Legal.pdf

https://ilga.org/downloads/ILGA_World_State_Sponsored_Homophobia_report_global_legislation_overview_update_December_2020.pdf (page 330)
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https://www.starobserver.com.au/news/international-news-news/micronesia-a-diverse-region-with-diverse-lgbti-laws/143887 http://palauosp.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Constitution-Palau-Legal.pdf https://ilga.org/downloads/ILGA_World_State_Sponsored_Homophobia_report_global_legislation_overview_update_December_2020.pdf (page 330)

Revision by Ausyk

Old Value (Original) New Value
ValueNo protectionsIllegal in some contexts
DescriptionNoSome protections under sex discrimination.
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No Some protections under sex discrimination.
SourcesNo
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Ausyk created this entry.