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New Census System Recognizes Same-Sex Couples as Partners

10/24/2025

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The Ministry of Data and Statistics updated the digital registration system for the 2025 Population and Housing Census to recognize same-sex couples as “spouse” or “cohabiting partner.”
Rights groups welcomed the update, criticizing the publicity surrounding it.
They urged the government to include questions on sexual orientation and gender identity in future surveys.

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Story summary

The Ministry of Data and Statistics updated the digital registration system for the 2025 Population and Housing Census to recognize same-sex couples as “spouse” or “cohabiting partner.”
Rights groups welcomed the update, criticizing the publicity surrounding it.
They urged the government to include questions on sexual orientation and gender identity in future surveys.