LGBT rights in Djibouti
LGBT rights in Djibouti | |
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| Status | Legal[1] |
| Gender identity | No |
| Military | No |
| Discrimination protections | None[2] |
| Family rights | |
| Recognition of relationships | No[1] |
| Adoption | No[3] |
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons in Djibouti face legal challenges not experienced by non-LGBT residents. LGBT persons face stigmatization among the broader population.
Legality of same-sex sexual activity[]
Same-sex sexual activity is legal in Djibouti.[1]
Living conditions[]
The U.S. Department of State's 2015 Human Rights Report found that "there were no known reports of societal violence or discrimination based on sexual orientation. Societal norms did not allow for the public discussion of homosexuality, and persons did not openly acknowledge having a homosexual orientation."[4]
Summary table[]
| Same-sex sexual activity legal |  (Always legal)[5]
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| Equal age of consent | (Always equal)
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| Anti-discrimination laws in hate speech and violence | 
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| Anti-discrimination laws in employment |
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| Anti-discrimination laws in the provision of goods and services |
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| Same-sex marriage |
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| Recognition of same-sex couples |
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| Step-child adoption by same-sex couples |
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| Joint adoption by same-sex couples |
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| Gays and lesbians allowed to serve openly in the military | 
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| Right to change legal gender |
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| Access to IVF for lesbians |
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| Commercial surrogacy for gay male couples |
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| MSMs allowed to donate blood |
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See also[]
References[]
- ^ a b c "State-sponsored Homophobia: A world survey of laws prohibiting same sex activity between consenting adults" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 19 July 2013. Retrieved 2 June 2013.
- ^ "DJIBOUTI" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 14 May 2011.
- ^ "Djibouti".
- ^ "DJIBOUTI 2015 Human Rights Report" (PDF).
- ^ "Djibouti: Treatment of sexual minorities, including legislation, state protection, and support services (2009-March 2012)". European Country of Origin Information Network. 10 May 2012. Retrieved 4 January 2021.
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