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LGBT rights in the Comoros

Summary

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people in Comoros face legal challenges not experienced by non-LGBT residents. LGBT persons are regularly prosecuted by the government and additionally face stigmatization among the broader population.

LGBT rights in Comoros
Comoros
StatusIllegal[1]
Penalty5 years imprisonment, and a fine[2]
Gender identityNo
MilitaryNo
Discrimination protectionsNo
Family rights
Recognition of relationshipsNo recognition of same-sex unions
AdoptionNo

Law regarding same-sexual activity edit

Both male and female same-sex sexual acts are illegal in Comoros. Such acts are punished with up to five years imprisonment and a fine of 50,000 to 1,000,000 francs.[1][3]

Recognition of same-sex relationships edit

There is no recognition of legal rights for same-sex couples.[4]

Discrimination protections edit

There is no legal protection against discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.[4]

Living conditions edit

The U.S. Department of State's 2010 Human Rights Report found that "persons engaging in homosexual activity did not publicly discuss their sexual orientation due to societal pressure. There are no lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender organizations in the country."[5]

Summary table edit

Same-sex sexual activity legal   (Penalty: 5 years imprisonment and/or fine)
Equal age of consent  
Anti-discrimination laws in employment only  
Anti-discrimination laws in the provision of goods and services  
Anti-discrimination laws in all other areas (incl. indirect discrimination, hate speech)  
Same-sex marriages  
Recognition of same-sex couples  
Step-child adoption by same-sex couples  
Joint adoption by same-sex couples  
Gays and lesbians allowed to serve openly in the military  
Right to change legal gender  
Access to IVF for lesbians  
Commercial surrogacy for gay male couples  
MSMs allowed to donate blood  

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ a b "State-Sponsored Homophobia" (PDF). International Lesbian Gay Bisexual Trans and Intersex Association. Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 October 2016. Retrieved 12 May 2016.
  2. ^ "State-sponsored Homophobia: A world survey of laws prohibiting same sex activity between consenting adults" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 11 June 2012.
  3. ^ "Penal Code of the Federal Islamic Republic of Comoros". Comoros Law. Archived from the original on 28 September 2008. Retrieved 4 March 2008.
  4. ^ a b "Comoros | Human Dignity Trust". www.humandignitytrust.org. Retrieved 31 March 2021.
  5. ^ "COMOROS" (PDF).