Legal rights for children in same-sex families considered

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Legal rights for children in same-sex families considered

23/04/2026

06:16

In 2014, Việt Nam removed the ban on same-sex marriage. And in 2022, the Ministry of Health affirmed that “homosexuality is not a disease”. However, under current regulations, birth certificates can only legally recognise one parent in these families. The question remains: how can the law better reflect the realities of these families and ensure equal rights for every child?

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