LGBT rights in Pavonistade

Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights in Pavonistade have been recognized since the second half of the 20th century. However, non-traditional sexuality was recognized in the Jopj Combine and Xatoura Combine, both of which precede the modern Pavonistadian nation. There are numerous legislation that affirm rights for LGBT people, and discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation is constitutionally prohibited.

Same-sex relationships were recognized as marriages in 2001, after the Supreme Court ruled in Hanks v. Pavonistade that the definition of marriage as between a man and a woman was unconstitutional. LGBT people were allowed to openly serve in the military and were given protection from discrimination under the Gay Equality Act (now the Sexual Minorities Equality Act), which was passed soon after the ruling was made in Hanks v. Pavonistade.

Two amendments to the act allowed same-sex couples to adopt and individuals to change gender, respectively in 2005 and 2011. In the late 20th and early 21st century, attention has also been given to extending protection for all sexual minorities. More recent legislation in the 21st century effectively outlawed discrimination on the basis of gender identity and gender expression.

Pavonistade is considered by certain LGBT rights organizations, such as the Alliance between Heterosexuals and Sexual Minorities (AHSM), to be one of the most LGBT-friendly countries in the world. A nationwide poll held by the AHSM in January 2013 revealed that 88% of Pavonistadians supported LGBT rights, 9% were opposed and 3% were neutral or unsure. Despite this, sporadic cases of discrimination against LGBT people continue to be reported.

Summary table of LGBT subjects in Pavonistade

Legality of same-sex sexual activity	Legal
LGBT freedom of expression	Legal
Classification of homosexuality as an illness	No
Classification of transgender as an illness	No
Equal age of consent for same-sex and heterosexual couples	Yes
Same-sex marriage	Recognized
Open military service by LGBT people	Yes
Step-child adoption by same-sex couples	Yes
Joint adoption by same-sex couples	Yes
Anti-discrimination laws in employment only	Yes
Anti-discrimination laws in the provision of goods and services	Yes
Anti-discrimination laws in all other areas (incl. indirect discrimination, hate speech)	Yes
Prohibition of conversion therapy on the basis of sexual orientation	Yes
Prohibition of conversion therapy on the basis of gender identity	Yes
Right to change gender without forcible sterilization or requirement of surgery	Yes
Insurance coverage of transgender healthcare and operations	Yes
Disenfranchisement of LGBT people	No
Criminalization of discrimination against non-binary persons	Yes
National census includes data of LGBT people	Yes
Access to IVF for lesbians	Yes
Commercial surrogacy for gay male couples	Yes
Non-vital donation of blood and tissue by LGBT people	Legal