Lesbian and gay

Poland is becoming increasingly tolerant towards sexual minorities. This attitude is apparent among the younger people in large towns.

Trolerance throughout history
Poland is one of very few countries where historically homosexuality has never been banned, except when Poland lost sovereignty to foreign powers and for a few years after regaining independence.

The Polish constitution guarantees equal rights to all people and protects them against discrimination on whatever grounds, including sexual orientation.

Nonetheless, in Poland there’s no legal recognition of same sex relationships with regard to marriage and adoption of children.

Lesbian and gay lifestyles
You will find a high degree of acceptance for gays and lesbians lifestyles among the young, educated urban dwellers. Such attitudes are particularly visible in Warsaw, Krakow, Lodz, Wroclaw, Poznan, Katowice and Gdansk, where a large number of GL bars and other public places declare themselves gay-friendly.

There is a number of Polish publications and websites devoted to homosexuality topics; many private organisations offer support to same sex communities, champion their rights and promote greater tolerance. Gay pride parades are organised from time to time.