LGBTQIA+

Protection from discrimination and violence is a central concern of human rights. This also applies, for example, to lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex people. Being able to define and live one's own sexual orientation and gender identity is a human right.

The aforementioned sexual orientations and gender identities can be summarized under the term queer. Queer people are statistically more likely to be victims of hostility or discrimination on the basis of their gender or sexual orientation than others. They are also not legally equal in all respects.

Analysis of the situation of LGBTQIA+ people

Recommendations of the Association for Human Rights on LGBTQIA+

Transidentity brochure

Coming out brochure
FLay Association for queer people in Liechtenstein - Association for queer people in Liechtenstein

You are you - information and advice for young people

Lisa Hermann
Monitoringstelle Behinderung (MOBE)

Fachbereich Gleichstellung

+423 230 22 35 Write an email

Sexual orientation

Sexual orientation describes the gender to which a person feels romantically or physically attracted. Sexual orientation is a part of personality and can vary from person to person. The expression of sexual orientation is a human right.

In Liechtenstein, same-sex couples have been able to get married in a civil ceremony since the beginning of 2025. Since 2023, same-sex couples have been able to adopt a (step)child. In its reports, the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) in particular repeatedly calls for improvements to the situation of LGBTQIA+ people in Liechtenstein, e.g. the collection of official data on the situation of this population group in Liechtenstein.

Brochure Coming-out

FLay-Verein für queere Menschen im FL - Association for queer people in Liechtenstein

Marriage for all - Liechtenstein National Administration

Swiss umbrella organization of gay and bisexual men*

Lesbian organization Switzerland

Aids-Hilfe St.Gallen-Appenzell (AHSGA) | Advice and information on HIV/STI

EDUQUEER

FELS - Friends, girlfriends, parents of lesbians and gays

www.milchjugend.ch

Relationship/Love on Jugendschutz.li

Gender identity

Gender identity describes which gender a person assigns themselves to. The chosen gender may or may not correspond to the gender assigned at birth.

In Liechtenstein, two genders are currently recognized, namely female and male. An application to change gender must be submitted to the civil registry office.

Transidentity brochure

Information sheet "Change of gender" from the registry office

Online desk of the registry office regarding application for change of gender

FLay-Verein für queere Menschen im FL - Association for queer people in Liechtenstein

Transgender Network
Switzerland

InterAction Switzerland

www.milchjugend.ch

Georg* has undergone gender reassignment surgery. He is now applying for a change of civil status at the registry office. To do so, he has to provide proof of hormonal treatment, which is questionable from a human rights perspective. As there is no legal basis for this, he turns to the VMR. Together with a Swiss organization, the VMR helps him with his application and suggests that the government draw up guidelines for civil status changes. Such guidelines now exist and proof of hormonal treatment is no longer part of a change of civil status.

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Manuel* feels discriminated against in several cases because of his sexual orientation and has already been violently assaulted. He feels unfairly treated in court proceedings. He turns to the VMR and asks for help. The VMR clarifies the facts of the case and contacts the responsible authorities and organizations. The VMR advises Manuel on possible courses of action and refers him to appropriate specialist organizations.

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LGBTQIA+