Family and Marriage
Sri Lanka law does not recognize same-sex marriages or any similar civil union. There remains significant social pressure within Sri Lanka families to find a suitable partner of the opposite sex, marry and start a family. LGBT people who have come out to their family, often report being verbally or physically harassed.
Read more about this topic: LGBT Rights In Sri Lanka
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