Compare LGBT Rights in Germany & Turkey

Equality Index ?
81 / 100
36 / 100
Legal Index ?
100 / 100
35 / 100
Public Opinion Index ?
61 / 100
36 / 100
Homosexual activityLegal
Since 1994
Legal
Since 1858
Same-sex marriageLegal
Since 2017
Banned
Censorship of LGBT issuesNo censorshipState-enforced
Since 2015
Right to change legal genderLegal, no restrictions
Since 2024
Legal, but requires surgery
Since 1988
Gender-affirming careLegal
Since 1945
Legal, but restricted for minors
Since 2018
Legal recognition of non-binary genderRecognized
Since 2024
Not legally recognized
LGBT discriminationIllegal
Since 2006
No protections
Since 2016
LGBT employment discriminationSexual orientation and gender identity
Since 2006
No protections
Since 2018
LGBT housing discriminationSexual orientation and gender identity
Since 2006
No protections
Same-sex adoptionLegal
Since 2017
Single only
Intersex infant surgeryFull ban
Since 2021
Not banned
Serving openly in militaryLegal
Since 2000
Illegal
Blood donations by MSMsLegal
Since 2023
Banned (indefinite deferral)
Conversion therapyBanned
Since 2020
Not banned
Equal age of consentEqual
Since 1988
Equal
Since 1858
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