Recognition of same-sex unions in Micronesia

[2][3] A similar third gender structure exists in Chuuk where such individuals are known as wininmwáán (pronounced [wininˈmˠaːn]), translating to "women who behave like men".

Despite this, the Federated States of Micronesia [h]as yet to introduce legislative change or take other meaningful steps to recognise these rights.

"[5] It enacted comprehensive legislation including sexual orientation as a prohibited ground of discrimination in employment and other areas in 2018,[6] but does not recognize same-sex unions in any form.

Marriage between partners of the same sex is not explicitly banned, but laws generally refer to married spouses as "husband and wife".

[9] Chuuk statutory laws do not forbid same-sex marriages, but generally refer to the partners as "husband and wife" or "the male" and "the female".

A committee chaired by Yosiwo George recommended approval of the measure, but eventually the ban was not passed into law.

A resolution to allow same-sex marriages in the United Church was supported by an estimated 80 percent of delegates at the General Synod in 2005.