Oceania
LGBTQ+ travel in Cook Islands
LegalLegal status
Is Cook Islands LGBTQ+ friendly?
Sex between men was decriminalised in 2023. Society is church-going and conservative; akava'ine (third-gender) people are visible, but couples are discreet.
LGBTQ+ laws
| Status | |
|---|---|
| Same-sex relationships legal | Yes |
| Same-sex marriage | No |
| Civil unions or partnerships | No |
| Legal gender change | No |
| Anti-discrimination law | No |
LGBTQ+ friendliness by place in Cook Islands
| Place | Rating |
|---|---|
| Rarotonga | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
LGBTQ+ friendly by place
Sources
- ILGA World database
- Cook Islands Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration
- Cook Islands Tourism
- Smartraveller: Cook Islands
- World Bank open data
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