The study “Public Opinion on Gender and Sexual Diversity in Viet Nam” was conducted by the Institute for Studies of Society, Economy and Environment (iSEE) and the Institute of Sociology and Psychology, with technical and financial support from the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Vietnam.

The study shows that awareness and acceptance of LGBTI communities in Vietnam have improved significantly. Gay men and lesbians have high visibility, and most respondents believe that gender and sexual diversity, specifically homosexuality and transgender identity, are neither diseases nor deviant behaviors. The majority feel relatively comfortable when interacting with LGBTI people, and public support for same-sex marriage and related rights is relatively high.

Executive summary: Public Opinion on Gender and Sexual Diversity