Moldova Moldavia
Disclaimer: This information on the situation of homosexuals all over the world may not be completely accurate or up-to-date. The information is gathered on the Internet and in other publications. If you have any additional information, corrections, comments or suggestions, don't hesitate to contact me at  <never@heterosexual.com> Updated 99-03-01	Information on the situation for homosexuals in Moldova: Legal Homosexuality was legalized in Moldova on June 15, 1995, when the Parliament repealed Penal Code Article 106. This was a result of lobbying by the International Lesbian and Gay Association (ILGA) and Moldova's aspiration as a signatory to the European Convention of Human Rights to become a member of the Council of Europe. Moldova became independent following the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991. The Soviet ban on homosexuality punished sodomy between consenting adults with up to three years in prison. Between 1918 - 1940, Moldova was a part of Romania, called Bessarabia. Earlier on, Moldova had been occupied whole or in parrt by Austria, Turkey, and Russia, but had a brief experience of independence in 1917/18 after the Russian revolution. If you have any further information on the current situation in Moldova, please contact me.    Age of consent Male-Female Male-Male Female-Female Moldova ? ? ? No information on the age of consent was found. Further information on the situation in Moldova can be found at: Gays & Lesbians in Moldova -- Embassy of Moldova in the U.S. About Moldova - UN site in Moldova	Statistics: Republic, Europe Area: 33,700 km² Population: 4.37 mill. Capital: Chisinau Currency: leu National Holiday: Aug. 27 ISO 3166 Internet Country Code(s): .md

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