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LGBT rights in Greece

LGBT rights in Greece talk about how people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender have the same rights as everyone else in Greece. This means that they should be treated fairly and not be discriminated against because of their sexual orientation or gender identity.

In Greece, there are laws that protect LGBT people from discrimination and hate speech. This means that people should not say mean or hurtful things about LGBT people, and they should not be treated unfairly because they are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender.

In 2015, Greece passed a law recognizing civil partnerships for same-sex couples. This means that two people of the same gender can have some rights that are similar to married couples, such as inheritance rights and the ability to make medical decisions for each other. However, they do not have all the same rights as married couples, such as the right to adopt children.

Despite these laws, some people in Greece still hold negative attitudes towards LGBT people. This means that some people might treat them unfairly, say mean things about them, or even commit violence against them. It is important to remember that everyone should be treated with kindness and respect, no matter who they are or who they love.