Recognition of Same-sex Relationships
There is no legal recognition of same-sex marriages, civil unions, or domestic partnerships. Marriage is not clearly defined by the Mongolian constitution, which reads "Marriage is based on the equality and mutual consent of the spouses who have reached the age determined by law. The State protects the interests of the family, motherhood, and the child."
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