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| Region | Papua New Guinea |
| Issue | Same-sex marriage |
| Status | Unrecognized |
| Start Date | (unknown) |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | 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. |
| Sources | https://database.ilga.org/papua-new-guinea-lgbti https://www.parliament.gov.pg/images/misc/PNG-CONSTITUTION.pdf |
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1 | Original entry | |
|---|---|
| Status | Unrecognized |
| Start Date | (unknown) |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | 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. |
| Sources | https://database.ilga.org/papua-new-guinea-lgbti https://www.parliament.gov.pg/images/misc/PNG-CONSTITUTION.pdf |