2 or more same-sex couples cannot adopt. A gay man who is not in a relationship can adopt. 

The ability for same-sex couples to legally adopt a child.

It is unknown in Romania if same sex couples can adopt

The age of consent of 16 years is equal for everyone.

The difference between legal age of consent for homosexual sex and heterosexual sex.

The first version of the questionnaire stated that male homosexuals, African citizens from countries infected with malaria, uneducated people, as well as other categories of people cannot donate blood in Romania. After the hearings of the Council for Combating Discrimination, the Ministry of Health removed the questions considered discriminatory from the questionnaire.

The ability for MSMs (men who have sex with men) to donate blood or tissue for organ transplants. A deferral period refers to a waiting time before a man can donate after having sex.

Before 2008, MSMs were banned from donating blood in Romania

There is no restrictions for LGBTQ topics in Romania

Censorship or prohibition of discussing, promoting, or teaching LGBTQ+ topics in media, schools, and in the general public.

Since 1996, it has been possible for someone who has gone through sex reassignment surgery to change their sex in their documents

Legal recognition of sex reassignment by permitting a change of legal gender on an individual's birth certificate.

Legal status of conducting sexual orientation changing therapy ("ex-gay" therapy)

While anti-discrimination laws may apply to transgender individuals in Romania, only sexual orientation is stated in their constitution. 
 
"Anti-discrimination legislation sanctions ‘any difference, exclusion, restriction or preference based on race, nationality, ethnic origin, language, religion, social status, beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, chronic disease, HIV positive status, belonging to a disadvantaged group or any other criterion, aiming to or resulting in a restriction or prevention of the equal recognition, use or exercise of human rights and fundamental freedoms in the political, economic, social and cultural field or in any other fields of public life.'"

Prohibition of discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity.

Transgenders have yet to receive discrimination protections in employment. Something Ilga Europe advices Romania to do 

Prohibition of discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity in employment, including hiring, promotion, termination, harassment, etc.

Consensual sexual activity between individuals of the same sex.

Housing discrimination is illegal against all LGBT people

Prohibition of discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity when applying for housing or discrimination by landlords / property owners.

The so called Civil Code (Law no. 287/2009) places a statutory ban on same-sex marriage in Romania.

Marriage and marriage recognition between two people of the same biological sex and/or gender identity.

The Civil Code defines marriage as being between a man and a woman. There is no recognition of same-sex couples. However, there is no constitutional ban of same-sex marriage. Attempt to out-law gay marriage in October of 2018 failed.

Lesbian, gay, and bisexual people are allowed, transgenders are not. Only 22 countries allow trans service, Romania is not one of them

The ability for homosexuals to serve in the military and be open about their sexuality.

Romania does not recognize non-binary gender identities.

Legal recognition of non-binary, genderqueer, or third gender identities.

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