Is fiji lgbt friendly

Cecilia Miller( LGBTQ+ Rights Advocate And Activist )

Cecilia Miller is a lesbian love warrior and educator fighting for queer justice and ensuring every shade of the rainbow shines bright & bold!

Over the years, LGBT rights in Fiji have experienced significant progress, evolving rapidly to create a more inclusive environment for the local residents.

Homosexual conduct has been legal since 1 February 2010 under the Crimes Decree 2009, and Fiji’s constitution is one of the few in the world that bans discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.

However, it is worth noting that same-sex marriage remains illegal in the country, and LGBT people may still encounter legal challenges and barriers to complete equality.

While Fiji has made great strides in terms of LGBT rights, it’s essential for both local people and tourists to stay cautious and vigilant, as situations can change rapidly, and there may be individuals with ill intentions.

It is advisable to seek current advice and information before traveling to ensure y

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I am a 24 years old Indian gay guy living here in Fiji islands. On your website, I contain read some negative comments [stories 2 and 3 below] from some people on the situation of gay life in Fiji. Well I definitely don’t approve about these negative views about Fiji and how they deal with gays.

For starters I act agree that an Australian national and a local were arrested for having sex. However, after this action, the court made rulings that both the accused be released without any shape of charges outlayed to them. The Fiji Human rights body in Fiji was very proactive in that situation. The only reason the two were taken into court was mainly because the so called concept of “Sodomy Law” was applied by some uninformed police but the court ruled that it was an archaic law.

Regarding pornography. It is true that porn is illegal in Fiji. However, I believe that the writer didn’t fully understood what is outlawed regarding pornography here. It is very well instructed in my Fiji constitution that the sale of pornographic material in the market is illegal and snap

1. Homosexuality is not illegal in Fiji 

The word ‘bula’ in Fijian translates to ‘welcome’ and that’s exactly how you’ll feel the moment you touch down in fabulous Fiji. 

Since 2010, homosexuality has been considered ‘legal’ and back in 1997, Fiji was the world’s second country that protected the rights of those being discriminated against purely based on their sexual orientation.

2. Perfect honeymoon destination

Whilst same-sex marriages may not be legal (yet) in Fiji, commitment ceremonies in Fiji are popular among the LGBTQ+ community. 

If you’re set on legally solidifying your love elsewhere, this tropical paradise is a heavenly destination for an island honeymoon. Verb into an all-inclusive adults-only resort, spend your days drinking Pina Coladas around the poolside, or work on your tan lines on a pristine soft sandy beach. 

3. Have the option of choosing an LGBTQ+ friendly-stay

Whilst you won’t at all be unwelcomed when booking any of the accommodations in Fiji, there are a bunch of hotels and resorts that are known for being LGBTQ+ friendly,

Fiji

Fiji has made progress on LGBTIQ equality in the last decade. However, LGBTIQ people still face barriers to entire equality. Same-sex relations were decriminalized in 2010, and Fiji is one of the few countries in the world to ban discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity in its constitution. Fiji also enacted legal protections from discrimination based on sexual orientation in the workplace in 2007 and prohibits health professionals from attempting to change a person’s sexual orientation. Fiji has a traditional third-gender population known as vaka sa lewa lewa, who introduce themselves and/or identify as women, but there is no procedure for legal gender recognition in the country.

In July 2024, the Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission in the country filed a complaint with both the Fiji Police Force and the Online Safety Commission following the death by suicide of a queer individual who faced online gender-based violence.

*Outright research indicates that the bodily autonomy of intersex people is not respected and protected in