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LGBT rights in Niger

LGBT rights in Niger
LocationNiger.png
StatusLegal,[1] age of consent not equalised
Gender identityNo
MilitaryNo
Discrimination protectionsNone[2]
Family rights
Recognition of relationshipsNo[1]
AdoptionNo[3]

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons in Niger face legal challenges not experienced by non-LGBT residents. Same-sex sexual activity is legal,[1] however LGBT persons face stigmatization among the broader population.

Law regarding same-sex sexual activity

Same-sex sexual activity is legal in Niger but the age of consent is not equal for same-sex and opposite-sex sexual activity.[1]

Recognition of same-sex relationships

Niger does not legally recognize same-sex unions.[1]

Discrimination protections

There is no legal protection against discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.[2]

Living conditions

The U.S. Department of State's 2010 Human Rights Report found that "there were no known organizations of lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender persons and no reports of violence against individuals based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. However, gay persons experienced societal discrimination."[2]

Summary table

Same-sex sexual activity legal Yes (Always legal)
Equal age of consent No
Anti-discrimination laws in hate speech and violence No
Anti-discrimination laws in employment No
Anti-discrimination laws in the provision of goods and services No
Same-sex marriage No
Recognition of same-sex couples No
Step-child adoption by same-sex couples No
Joint adoption by same-sex couples No
Gays and lesbians allowed to serve openly in the military Emblem-question.svg
Right to change legal gender Emblem-question.svg
Access to IVF for lesbians No
Commercial surrogacy for gay male couples No
MSMs allowed to donate blood No

See also

  • Human rights in Niger
  • LGBT rights in Africa

References

  1. ^ a b c d e State-sponsored Homophobia A world survey of laws prohibiting same sex activity between consenting adults Archived 27 June 2013 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ a b c NIGER Archived 14 May 2011 at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ "Niger".
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