National

In 2006, El Salvador allowed artificial insemination treatment for women in a same-sex relationship [R1.1].

National

As of October 2010, same-sex de-facto unions are not recognized [R1.1].

National

As of October 2010, the Constitution of the Republic and the penal norms do not explicitly prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression [R1.1].

The State adopted Agreement No. 202 to eradicate all forms of discrimination based on sexual orientation in public health services, and Presidential Decree No. 56 to avoid all forms of discrimination based on gender identity and/or sexual orientation in the public administration. It has also created the Sexual Diversity Division under the Social Inclusion Secretary, however acts of violence and discrimination against the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender population in El Salvador keep occurring [R1.1].

National

As at October 2010, trans people were prohibited from changing the names and genders recorded in their ID papers to be consistent with their gender identities and expressions. Also, trans women are forced to appear as men in their ID photos [R1.2].

In June 1998, seven gay transvestite prostitutes were reportedly shot to death in and around San Salvador [R1.1].

National

In 1992, consensual sex between same-sex couples was allowed [R1.1].

National

As of October 2010, same-sex marriage is not allowed and same-sex de-facto unions are not recognized [R1.2].

In April 2009, the Legislative Assembly was considering a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriages [R1.1].

National

As at October 2010, adoption of children by same-sex couples was not allowed [R1.1].

National

As at October 2010, the law against family violence does not apply to domestic violence occurring in same-sex couples [R1.1].