SafekipediaLGBTQ rights in Asia
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Laws about the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people are different in every country in Asia. In some places, being openly LGBTQ is not allowed, and people can face serious consequences. For example, in countries like Afghanistan, Brunei, and Iran, the laws are very strict.
Historically, many parts of Asia have had rules against same-sex relationships. Leaders like Genghis Khan created laws that punished people for these relationships. Even though these old rules are from the past, some countries today still have strict laws.
In recent years, some places in Asia have started to treat LGBTQ people better. Taiwan and Thailand are two countries that allow same-sex marriages. Many people think that more countries in Asia will change their laws to support LGBTQ rights in the future. Some people say that news stories and new laws are helping to make things better for LGBTQ communities.
Public opinion
In many parts of Asia, opinions and laws about people who love others of the same sex differ widely. Some countries allow same-sex marriages or have special partnerships for couples, while in others, such relationships are not allowed by law.
The way people think about these issues can change over time, and many places are discussing how to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
| Country or territory | Pollster | Year | For | Against | Neutral | Margin of error | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Armenia | Pew Research Center | 2015 | 3% | 96% | 1% | ±3% | |
 Cambodia | Pew Research Center | 2023 | 57% | 42% | 1% | ||
 China | Ipsos | 2021 | 43% | 19% | - | ||
 Georgia | Women’s Initiatives Supporting Group | 2021 | 10% (12%) | 75% (88%) | 15% | ||
 Hong Kong | Pew Research Center | 2023 | 58% | 40% | 2% | ||
 India | Pew Research Center | 2023 | 53% | 43% | 4% | ±3.6% | |
 Indonesia | Pew Research Center | 2023 | 5% | 92% | 3% | ±3.6% | |
 Israel | Pew Research Center | 2023 | 36% | 56% | 8% | ±3.6% | |
 Japan | Kyodo News | 2023 | 64% (72%) | 25% (28%) | 11% | ||
| Asahi Shimbun | 2023 | 72% (80%) | 18% (20%) | 10% | |||
| Ipsos | 2023 | 38% | 40% [31% support some rights] | 22% not sure | ±3.5% | ||
| Pew Research Center | 2023 | 68% | 26% | 6% | ±2.75% | ||
 Kazakhstan | Pew Research Center | 2016 | 7% | 89% | 4% | - | |
 Malaysia | Pew Research Center | 2023 | 17% | 82% | 1% | ||
 Philippines | SWS | 2018 | 22% | 61% | 16% | ||
 Russia | Ipsos | 2021 | 17% | 52% | - | ||
 Singapore | Ipsos | 2023 | 32% | 50% [23% support some rights] | 19% | ±3.5% | |
| Pew Research Center | 2023 | 45% | 51% | 4% | |||
 South Korea | Ipsos | 2023 | 35% | 42% [18% support some rights] | 23% not sure | ±3.5% | |
| Pew Research Center | 2023 | 41% | 56% | 3% | |||
 Sri Lanka | Pew Research Center | 2023 | 23% | 69% | 8% | ||
 Taiwan | CNA | 2023 | 63% | 37% | |||
| Pew Research Center | 2023 | 45% | 43% | 12% | |||
 Thailand | Ipsos | 2023 | 55% | 29% [18% support some rights] | 16% not sure | ±3.5% | |
| Pew Research Center | 2023 | 60% | 32% | 8% | |||
 Turkey | Ipsos | 2023 | 20% | 52% [22% support some rights] | 28% not sure | ±3.5% | |
 Vietnam | Pew Research Center | 2023 | 65% | 30% | 5% |
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This article is a child-friendly adaptation of the Wikipedia article on LGBTQ rights in Asia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.