Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) rights in Bonaire are very progressive by Caribbean standards. Bonaire forms part of the Caribbean Netherlands and is a special municipality of the Netherlands. Both male and female same-sex sexual activity are legal in Bonaire, with same-sex marriage and adoption being legal since 2012. In addition, discrimination on the basis of "heterosexual and homosexual orientation" is outlawed.
Same-sex marriage in Bonaire became legal following the entry into force of a law enabling same-sex couples to marry there on 10 October 2012.[2][3]
The first same-sex marriage occurred on 18 May 2013 between an Aruban and a Venezuelan national.[4]
Discrimination protectionsedit
The Criminal Code BES (Dutch: Wetboek van Strafrecht BES), which applies to Bonaire and the islands of Saba and Sint Eustatius, criminalizes discrimination on the basis of "heterosexual and homosexual orientation". Article 144 provides for penalties varying from fines to two years' imprisonment.[5]
In addition, Article 1 of the Constitution of the Netherlands applies to Bonaire. The article reads "All persons in the Netherlands shall be treated equally in equal circumstances. Discrimination on the grounds of religion, belief, political opinion, race or sex or on any other grounds whatsoever shall not be permitted."[6][7]
The Netherlands Institute for Human Rights (College voor de Rechten van de Mens) is a research institute which "protects, advances and monitors human rights". The Institute, established by law in 2010, works in the European Netherlands and also in the Caribbean Netherlands.[7][8]
Living conditionsedit
Due to Bonaire's small population of less than 20,000, there is no gay scene on the island. There are no specific gay venues or bars, though many do advocate as being "gay-friendly" and welcoming. There is, however, one gay association, known as EQ Bonaire. The group aims to "promote social reforms thereby achieving social acceptance of homosexuality".[9]
Anti-gay discrimination is almost unheard of in Bonaire, but bullying and homophobia in schools is a big issue,[10] and some local LGBT people have claimed that societal rejection, particularly directed at locals, not tourists, does exist.[9]
^Richard Ammon (September 2012). "Gay Life in Netherlands Antilles (Bonaire)". Globalgayz.
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Lesbian gay bisexual and transgender LGBT rights in Bonaire are very progressive by Caribbean standards Bonaire forms part of the Caribbean Netherlands and is a special municipality of the Netherlands Both male and female same sex sexual activity are legal in Bonaire with same sex marriage and adoption being legal since 2012 In addition discrimination on the basis of heterosexual and homosexual orientation is outlawed LGBT rights in BonaireBonaireStatusLegalMilitaryLGBT people allowed to serve openlyDiscrimination protectionsDiscrimination based on heterosexual and homosexual orientation prohibitedFamily rightsRecognition of relationshipsSame sex marriage since 2012AdoptionFull adoption rights since 2012 Contents 1 Law regarding same sex sexual activity 2 Recognition of same sex marriage 3 Discrimination protections 4 Living conditions 5 Summary table 6 See also 7 ReferencesLaw regarding same sex sexual activity editSame sex sexual activity is legal in Bonaire 1 Recognition of same sex marriage editMain article Same sex marriage in Bonaire Sint Eustatius and Saba Same sex marriage in Bonaire became legal following the entry into force of a law enabling same sex couples to marry there on 10 October 2012 2 3 The first same sex marriage occurred on 18 May 2013 between an Aruban and a Venezuelan national 4 Discrimination protections editThe Criminal Code BES Dutch Wetboek van Strafrecht BES which applies to Bonaire and the islands of Saba and Sint Eustatius criminalizes discrimination on the basis of heterosexual and homosexual orientation Article 144 provides for penalties varying from fines to two years imprisonment 5 In addition Article 1 of the Constitution of the Netherlands applies to Bonaire The article reads All persons in the Netherlands shall be treated equally in equal circumstances Discrimination on the grounds of religion belief political opinion race or sex or on any other grounds whatsoever shall not be permitted 6 7 The Netherlands Institute for Human Rights College voor de Rechten van de Mens is a research institute which protects advances and monitors human rights The Institute established by law in 2010 works in the European Netherlands and also in the Caribbean Netherlands 7 8 Living conditions editDue to Bonaire s small population of less than 20 000 there is no gay scene on the island There are no specific gay venues or bars though many do advocate as being gay friendly and welcoming There is however one gay association known as EQ Bonaire The group aims to promote social reforms thereby achieving social acceptance of homosexuality 9 Anti gay discrimination is almost unheard of in Bonaire but bullying and homophobia in schools is a big issue 10 and some local LGBT people have claimed that societal rejection particularly directed at locals not tourists does exist 9 Summary table editSame sex sexual activity legal nbsp Equal age of consent nbsp Anti discrimination laws in employment nbsp Anti discrimination laws in the provision of goods and services nbsp Anti discrimination laws in all other areas nbsp Same sex marriages nbsp Since 2012 Recognition of same sex relationships nbsp Since 2012 Stepchild adoption by same sex couples nbsp Since 2012 Joint adoption by same sex couples nbsp Since 2012 LGBT people allowed to serve in the military nbsp The Netherlands responsible for defence Right to change legal gender nbsp Access to IVF for lesbian couples nbsp Commercial surrogacy for gay male couples nbsp Banned for heterosexual couples as well MSMs allowed to donate blood nbsp See also edit nbsp LGBT portal LGBT rights in the Netherlands LGBT rights in the Americas LGBT rights in Sint Eustatius LGBT rights in Saba Same sex marriage in Bonaire Sint Eustatius and SabaReferences edit State sponsored Homophobia A world survey of laws prohibiting same sex activity between consenting adults Archived 17 October 2012 at the Wayback Machine Burgerlijk wetboek BES boek 1 in Dutch Government of the Netherlands Archived from the original on 4 April 2016 Retrieved 12 October 2012 Aanpassingswet openbare lichamen Bonaire Sint Eustatius en Saba in Dutch Government of the Netherlands 1 September 2010 Archived from the original on 6 March 2016 Retrieved 4 April 2016 Eerste homohuwelijk op Bonaire Caribisch Netwerk in Dutch 19 May 2013 Wetboek van Strafrecht BES wetten nl in Dutch 30 August 2010 The Constitution of the Kingdom of the Netherlands 2008 Government of the Netherlands 18 October 2012 a b Oprichting van het College voor de rechten van de mens Wet College voor de rechten van de mens overheid nl in Dutch 2010 Mission and ambition College voor de Rechten van de Mens a b jGaykrant in Dutch 4 March 2018 Richard Ammon September 2012 Gay Life in Netherlands Antilles Bonaire Globalgayz Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title LGBT rights in Bonaire amp oldid 1216027674, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
