What’s life like for LGBTQ people in Tuvalu? Let’s take a look at some of the key equality indicators.

Is homosexuality legal in Tuvalu?No. Same-sex sexual activity is illegal – the punishment is up to 14 years in prison.

This law does not appear to be being enforced.

Are there anti-discrimination protections in place for LGBTQ people in Tuvalu?

There are some protections in place. A ban on employment discrimination on the basis of sexuality has been in place since 2017.

Is there Marriage Equality in Tuvalu?

No. There are is no legal recognition of same-sex relationships.

What’s life like for LGBTQ people in Tuvalu?

Tuvalu is a socially conservative country. Christianity has played a strong role in shaping negative perceptions of homosexuality.

What’s the history of homosexuality in Tuvalu?

Tuvalu, much like the rest of Polynesia, used to be tolerant of same-sex relationships before the arrival of the Europeans and Christianity. Bisexual relations were also quite commonplace among the islands, as many island kings kept both male and female partners in their royal huts for intimate relations.