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LGBTQ+ Safety — Turkey
What travelers need to know about lgbtq+ safety in Turkey. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.
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Same-sex relations are not criminalized, but LGB individuals are not protected by anti-discrimination laws and authorities have used 'offenses against public morality' provisions against them.
No direct criminal penalty, but provisions misused against LGB individuals
§ US State Dept — TurkeyVerified Jul 20, 2026
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