Same-sex couples are legally prohibited from adopting children in Indonesia by a joint adoption. 
 
In theory, a single person may adopt, but the prospective parent must be in a marriage recognized by Indonesia which is heterosexual according to national law, making it virtually impossible for same-sex couples to adopt children.

The ability for same-sex couples to legally adopt a child.

Equal except for the region of Aceh (Homosexuality is illegal there) 

The difference between legal age of consent for homosexual sex and heterosexual sex.

The age of consent for males and females engaged in heterosexual activity is 19 and 16 in a marriage  respectively. For homosexual activity, the age of consent is 18.

The Indonesian Red Cross said that LGBTQIA+ identifying people are not recommended to donate blood because of their "risky sexual activities" including anal sex that can get them infected with HIV.

The ability for MSMs (men who have sex with men) to donate blood or tissue for organ transplants. A deferral period refers to a waiting time before a man can donate after having sex.

Most of Indonesia doesn't have censorship towards the LGBT community , but in some certain places like the TV shows it does. Some popular LGBT Websites have also been banned. Nevertheless, LGBT movies are most times free to be broadcasted in Indonesian cinemas.

Censorship or prohibition of discussing, promoting, or teaching LGBTQ+ topics in media, schools, and in the general public.

A court ruling in Indonesia in December 2009 stipulated that Indonesians who have undergone gender re-assignment surgery must be allowed to change their gender on identity documents.

Legal recognition of sex reassignment by permitting a change of legal gender on an individual's birth certificate.

Legal status of conducting sexual orientation changing therapy ("ex-gay" therapy)

The Indonesian police authorities ruled an order since 2015 that it would process any hate speech related to sexual orientation or gender. 

Prohibition of discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity.

LGBT Indonesians face discrimination on the work place.

There is no anti-discrimination law on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. 
Theoretically there is a guarantee of protection against discriminatory practices based on any 
ground in the Constitution and the Human Rights Law (No. 39/1999). Similarly, the Labor Law 
(No. 13/2003) prohibits discrimination in employment. However, this is little known in LGBT 
communities, and has not been used in court in a case to challenge discrimination against LGBT 
people.

Prohibition of discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity in employment, including hiring, promotion, termination, harassment, etc.

Medical and psychological support designed to help individuals transition to the gender they identify with, including hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and surgeries.

Sex between consenting adults (18 years of age by the Law on Child Protection, No. 
23/2002) of the same sex or gender is not criminalized in the Indonesian Penal Code. 
 
There are three exceptions where homosexuality is marginalized in local ordinances: 
 
1. District Ordinance on Social Order (No. 10/2007) in Banjar, South Kalimantan Province. It 
mentions “abnormal” homosexual and heterosexual acts (in addition to “normal” ones) in 
its definition of “prostitute.” No explanation is given for “normal” or “abnormal” acts. It also 
prohibits the formation of organizations “leading to immoral acts” that are “unacceptable to 
the culture of [local] society.” These are later explained by giving examples of lesbian and gay 
organizations “and the like.” 
 
2. City Ordinance on the Development of a Value System in Social Life Based on the Teachings of 
Islam and Local Social Norms (No. 12/2009) in Tasikmalaya, West Java. It prohibits adultery and 
prostitution, both heterosexual and homosexual. 
 
3. City Ordinance on the Prevention, Eradication and Prosecution of Social Ills (No. 9/2010) 
in Padang Panjang, West Sumatra. The section with de$nition of terms explicitly mentions 
“homosexual and lesbian” relationships and later prohibits such relationships and prohibits 
persons from “o#ering themselves for homosexual and lesbian relationships either with or 
without payment.” 
 
Alongside these local ordinances, Aceh province (a province with significant legislative autonomy from the rest of Indonesia) from October, 2015, criminalises homosexual sex between muslim men with a punishment of up to 100 lashes.

Consensual sexual activity between individuals of the same sex.

Prohibition of discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity when applying for housing or discrimination by landlords / property owners.

Medical interventions performed on intersex infants to alter their genital appearance to conform to typical male or female standards, often without the informed consent of the child who is too young to participate in the decision-making process.

There is no legal recognition of same-sex unions in Indonesia. Article 1 of the Law No. 1 of the Year 1974 on Marriage states unequivocally that marriage is "a physical and spiritual bond between a man and a woman as husband and wife, having the purpose of establishing a happy and lasting family founded on the Belief in God Almighty".[1] Moreover, Article 2 states that a marriage is only lawful if it is in accordance with the laws of the religions of the respective parties. Meanwhile, Indonesians who have entered into same-sex marriage abroad are not allowed to register their marriage in Indonesia due to Article 1 of the Marriage Act.[2] Additionally, Article 34(1) of the Law No. 23 of the Year 2006 on Civil Administration obliges all marriages to be reported to the local authorities within 60 days after marriage, and the explanation of Article 34(1) states that "marriage" can only be performed by a man and a woman

Marriage and marriage recognition between two people of the same biological sex and/or gender identity.

Under the ST/398/2009 telegram letter of the Indonesian Military, it is illegal for LGBTQIA+ identifying people to serve in the military, openly or secretly. The Indonesian Military aggressively hunts, cracks down, imprison, and dishonorably discharge LGBTQIA+ identifying members of the Indonesian Military. Back then, the Indonesian Psychological Association stated that LGBTQIA+ identity is a mental illness. Numerous people inside the Military were imprisoned if vigilantes caught Military members having private, consensual, gay sex. 
 
We compiled and translated the tweets from the Indonesian Air Force’s Official Account responding to questions about recruiting LGBTQIA+ identifying people to the Indonesian Military. Here are all the tweets in chronological order: 
 
1. When being asked if members of the LGBTQIA+ community can serve in the Indonesian Military, here are their response: (https://twitter.com/_TNIAU/status/950706476623933446) 
Ooohhh, cannot (shocked face) 
 
Upon selection there are psychological tests, LGBT is a mental disorder. If there are many recruits that are mentally healthy why must we accept the mentally deficient? 
 
2. The twitter went viral and there were some criticisms, which they responded with: (https://twitter.com/_TNIAU/status/950723833606037505) 
(The word “normal” means heterosexual) 
Responding to many mentions that went in -> until right now there are still many Military recruits that have a normal sexual orientation. 
 
Members of the Indonesian Military are governed by military norms including religious norms & laws, so (members) must be physically & mentally healthy 
 
3. In response to the numerous tweets arguing that homosexuality is not a mental illness, they responded with: (https://twitter.com/_TNIAU/status/950733029894381569) 
(“Airmin” is how they say Air Force Admin) 
(“UI” is short for the University of Indonesia, the top University in Indonesia) 
In response to the debate if LGBT is a mental disorder or not, "airmin" will give you a Link containing an opinion from one of the doctors of UI. 
https://nasional.republika.co.id/berita/nasional/umum/16/03/23/o4hkwh365-guru-besar-ui-lgbt-penyakit-gangguan-jiwa 
 
4. One person replied that it is an opinion of one person and does not equate the scientific burden of proof. They responded with: (https://twitter.com/_TNIAU/status/950737066127536128) 
As an member of the Military who is pious to the Almighty God and as a Muslim the Al-Quran is enough to be a scientific proof, are there any higher knowledge and more credible than the Holy Bible? In the Holy Bible LGBT is not only prohibited but also “cursed” 
 
5. The Indonesian Air Force responded to more replies with this final tweet: (https://twitter.com/_tniau/status/950738661905121281) 
Same-sex relationships is a sin am I right? (smile emoji) I’m sorry yaa, even animals are never wrong in their (mating) targets

The ability for homosexuals to serve in the military and be open about their sexuality.

Indonesia does not legally recognize non-binary identities, despite genderless identities being part of its culture and history.

Legal recognition of non-binary, genderqueer, or third gender identities.

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