Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people in the Marshall Islands may face legal challenges not experienced by non-LGBTQ residents.

[6] While the Constitution or statutory law prohibits discrimination on various grounds including sexual orientation (rō rej kalok an itok limoier kōn kōra ak emmaan), marital status (rimare ke jaab) and family status (ej baamle ke jaab),[7] it is unknown if this would therefore guarantee same-sex couples the right to marry.

[3][8] Until 2019, there were no legal protections against discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity in employment or the provision of goods and services.

[9] The Code of Judicial Conduct 2008 states that "a judge shall not, in the performance of judicial duties, by words or conduct, manifest bias or prejudice, or engage in harassment, including but not limited to bias, prejudice, or harassment based upon gender, race, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, place of birth, family status or descent, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, marital status, socioeconomic status, or political affiliation, and shall not permit court staff, court officials, or others subject to the judge's direction and control to do so."

"[10] In 2016, the Marshall Islands received recommendations from Germany and Israel to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.

[2] The largest religious community in the Marshall Islands is the United Church of Christ, whose American denomination permits same-sex marriage and holds liberal views on LGBT rights.

Unlike many of their third gender counterparts in Oceania, such as the fa'afafine of Samoa or the fakaleiti of Tonga, the kakōļ typically do not cross-dress or identity as women.